Ranking
The 8 best lounges at Hong Kong International: 2026
Plaza Premium at Gate 35 leads Hong Kong at 4.8, and Cathay Pacific's The Deck, The Pier and The Wing First, newly photographed, join the top eight.
By Patrick Karsh, Founder, Lounge Frog ·
Details checked as recently as September 2026.
At a glance
- lounges
- 8
- airport
- 1
1. Plaza Premium Lounge (Gate 35)
HKG · Terminal 1 · Hong Kong
4.8/5 overall
This Plaza Premium Lounge is on Level 6 of Terminal 1 near Gate 35, with published hours of 06:00–01:00.
Get in with: DragonPass, LoungeKey, Plaza Premium, Priority Pass
2. Emirates Lounge
HKG · Terminal 1 · Hong Kong
4.7/5 overall
The Emirates Lounge is airside in Terminal 1 on Level 7 near Gate 40. The airport lists hours of 15:40–00:10. Confirm entry and any paid-access option with Emirates for the specific flight and fare.
Get in with: Emirates Lounge
3. Plaza Premium Lounge (Gate 60)
HKG · Terminal 1 · Hong Kong
4.7/5 overall
Plaza Premium Lounge's West Hall location is on Level 7 of Terminal 1 near Gate 60 and operates around the clock. Check the location and included services in your lounge membership app or booking.
Get in with: DragonPass, LoungeKey, Plaza Premium, Priority Pass
4. The Centurion Lounge
HKG · Terminal 1 · Hong Kong
4.7/5 overall
The Centurion Lounge is on Level 7 of Terminal 1, reached by the escalator before Gate 60. It opens daily 06:00–00:00 and offers dining, cocktails, workspaces, Wi-Fi and a shower suite.
Get in with: Centurion Lounge
5. Cathay Pacific The Deck
HKG · Terminal 1 · Hong Kong
4.6/5 overall
The Deck is a Cathay Pacific Business class lounge on Level 7 of Terminal 1 near Gate 6. Its terrace overlooks the terminal and runway. Facilities include a Noodle Bar, the Pantry, drinks, Wi-Fi and eight shower rooms.
Get in with: Cathay Pacific Lounge, oneworld Sapphire/Emerald Lounge Access
6. Cathay Pacific The Pier (Business)
HKG · Terminal 1 · Hong Kong
4.6/5 overall
The Pier Business is on Level 6 of Terminal 1 near Gate 65, open daily 05:30–00:30. It offers a Noodle Bar, Food Hall, coffee, relaxation area and 14 shower suites.
Get in with: Cathay Pacific Lounge, oneworld Sapphire/Emerald Lounge Access
7. Cathay Pacific The Wing (First)
HKG · Terminal 1 · Hong Kong
4.6/5 overall
The Wing First reopened in April 2026 on Level 7 of Terminal 1 near Gates 1–4. It has table-service dining, the Atrium bar, work areas, shower suites and massage treatments.
Get in with: Cathay Pacific Lounge
8. Plaza Premium Lounge (Gate 1)
HKG · Terminal 1 · Hong Kong
4.6/5 overall
Plaza Premium Lounge's East Hall location is near Gate 1 on Level 6 of Terminal 1 and operates around the clock. It is a separate lounge from Plaza Premium First nearby.
Get in with: DragonPass, LoungeKey, Plaza Premium, Priority Pass
The list at a glance
Hong Kong is Cathay Pacific's home, and this month we added photographs of The Deck, The Pier Business and The Wing First, so all three now qualify. The ranking covers the eight best photographed lounges at the airport, independent and airline.
The ranking runs from highest overall score down, with ties broken alphabetically. It covers 8 lounges at 1 airport, every one of them photographed, and it is frozen as published.
The standouts
- Plaza Premium Lounge (Gate 35) at HKG rates 4.8 overall. It is in Terminal 1, a full bar, 4 shower suites.
- Emirates Lounge at HKG rates 4.7 overall. It is in Terminal 1, a full bar, 4 shower suites, opened 2010.
- Plaza Premium Lounge (Gate 60) at HKG rates 4.7 overall. It is in Terminal 1, a full bar, 4 shower suites.
Between them the 8 lounges offer 56 shower suites, and 2 pour craft cocktails.
How to get in
Plaza Premium Lounge (Gate 35) admits members of DragonPass, LoungeKey, Plaza Premium, Priority Pass. Emirates Lounge admits members of Emirates Lounge. Each lounge page lists every card, membership and status tier that opens the door, plus hours and the nearest gate.
How we score
Scores are editorial, set by the Lounge Frog team on a 1 to 5 scale across up to 15 measures; our methodology explains each one. For the full ranking see the top 100 lounges.
Quick answers
What is the best lounge at HKG?
Plaza Premium Lounge (Gate 35), in Terminal 1, rated 4.8/5 overall. Next come Emirates Lounge and Plaza Premium Lounge (Gate 60).
Which lounge networks get you into these lounges?
DragonPass opens 3 of the 8; LoungeKey opens 3 of the 8; Plaza Premium opens 3 of the 8. Each lounge's page lists every program and card that admits you.
Written and checked to our editorial standards. Scores follow our methodology. Something wrong? Tell us from any lounge page.
