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Cathay Pacific Lounge

Beijing Capital International Airport · Beijing

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Editorial score

4.3/ 5

6 of 15 metrics scored

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Cathay Pacific Lounge, Beijing Capital

At a glance

Renovated with a podium-style reception and human-centric design, it has a noodle bar, a self-serve Chinese/Western food hall, a teahouse with Chinese tea specialists, and a light-filled open-ceiling terrace. Unlike Cathay's Hong Kong or London flagships it has no separate first-class/Emerald section.

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How it works

Who gets in

Check the program, card, flight and guest conditions before relying on entry.

Cards that get you in: Cathay Mastercard – Priority Banking.

Entry and guest policy

oneworld First and Business Class passengers, and oneworld Emerald and Sapphire members.

Location & opening hours

Beijing Capital International Airport · Terminal 3 · Near gate Terminal 3, Level 3, near gate E20

Airside, T3E international departures, upstairs on Level 3 next to Gate E20. International departures only. Open 00:15-03:15 and from 05:00 until the last Cathay Pacific departure.

Opening hours
  • 12:15 AM – 3:15 AM, 5 AM – 11:59 PM daily
Local time · Asia/Shanghai
Lounge history

Renovated 2026

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Editorial ratings

6 of 15 metrics scored. The score is the average of the rated metrics; unrated areas are not included.

Seating & comfort
4
Food
5
Cleanliness
5
Staff & service
4
Views & light
4
Exclusivity
4
What a 5 means for each metric
Seating & comfort
plenty of comfortable seats, easy to find one
Food
real meals, fresh and varied
Cleanliness
tables bussed fast, nothing sticky
Staff & service
attentive, friendly, quick
Views & light
tarmac views, natural light
Exclusivity
premium-cabin or invitation only; no day passes or lounge networks

Not yet rated: Quiet, Space, Drinks & bar, Coffee, Wi-Fi, Power outlets, Workspace, Restrooms. How we rate

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Quick answers

Who can get into Cathay Pacific Lounge?

Cathay Pacific Lounge lists access through Cathay Pacific Lounge and oneworld Sapphire/Emerald Lounge Access (oneworld Sapphire/Emerald and premium cabins on oneworld flights). Entry depends on the program's eligibility rules and lounge availability. oneworld First and Business Class passengers, and oneworld Emerald and Sapphire members. Lounge Frog last checked this in November 2026.

What are the opening hours of Cathay Pacific Lounge?

Cathay Pacific Lounge is open 12:15 AM – 3:15 AM, 5 AM – 11:59 PM daily (local time, Asia/Shanghai). Lounge Frog last checked this in November 2026.

Where is Cathay Pacific Lounge?

Cathay Pacific Lounge is in Terminal 3 at Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK), near gate Terminal 3, Level 3, near gate E20. Airside, T3E international departures, upstairs on Level 3 next to Gate E20. International departures only. Open 00:15-03:15 and from 05:00 until the last Cathay Pacific departure.

Does Cathay Pacific Lounge have showers and a bar?

Cathay Pacific Lounge has a full bar. Shower availability is not confirmed by a recorded suite count; check with the operator for availability and charges.

How good is Cathay Pacific Lounge?

Lounge Frog rates Cathay Pacific Lounge 4.3 out of 5 overall, the average of 6 editorial metrics such as food, drinks, seating and quiet.

Other lounges in Terminal 3

4 more at PEK. Entry eligibility varies by lounge.

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