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.
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1. Plaza Premium Lounge (Gate 35)
HKG · Terminal 1 · Hong Kong
4.8/5 overall
Plaza Premium's standard lounge near Gate 35 in Terminal 1, with a tarmac view. The food is fully certified halal, served as a buffet alongside house wine, beer, coffee and tea.
Get in with: DragonPass, LoungeKey, Plaza Premium, Priority Pass
2. Emirates Lounge
HKG · Terminal 1 · Hong Kong
4.7/5 overall
Opened 2010, renovated 2024. Rated 4.7/5 across 14 measures. 4 showers. Emirates first/business passengers; Skywards Gold/Platinum: 1 guest. Paid entry sold to economy passengers on the day.
Get in with: Emirates Lounge
3. Plaza Premium Lounge (Gate 60)
HKG · Terminal 1 · Hong Kong
4.7/5 overall
Plaza Premium's standard lounge near Gate 60 in Terminal 1's West Hall, with natural light and a view over the tarmac. It has a bar, showers (charges may apply) and Hong Kong-style fish ball noodles with XO sauce.
Get in with: DragonPass, LoungeKey, Plaza Premium, Priority Pass
4. The Centurion Lounge
HKG · Terminal 1 · Hong Kong
4.7/5 overall
Opened 2017. Rated 4.7/5 across 13 measures. 4 showers. U.S. personal/business Platinum: HKD 380 per adult guest, HKD 230 ages 2–17; under 2 free.
Get in with: Centurion Lounge
5. Cathay Pacific The Deck
HKG · Terminal 1 · Hong Kong
4.6/5 overall
A terrace overlooks the terminal and runway; inside are a Noodle Bar and the Pantry.
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
Noodle Bar, Food Hall, coffee and a relaxation area. The Bureau and the Teahouse are temporarily closed while Cathay refreshes the lounge.
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
Newly redesigned, with table-service dining, the Atrium bar, work areas, shower suites and massage treatments. Opens at 05:30 and closes after the last Cathay Pacific departure.
Get in with: Cathay Pacific Lounge
8. Plaza Premium Lounge (Gate 1)
HKG · Terminal 1 · Hong Kong
4.6/5 overall
Plaza Premium's standard lounge in Terminal 1's East Hall, near Gate 1 and separate from Plaza Premium First nearby. It has lounge bays, a dining area, private showers and a nursing room.
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#
My shortlist would start with Plaza Premium Lounge (Gate 35). I wouldn't cross terminals just to chase a higher score. The best choice still needs to fit the flight and the entry rules.
- 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.
Putting this into practice#
The names I'd check against the actual boarding pass include Plaza Premium Lounge (Gate 35), Emirates Lounge. I would start with the terminal and the time available after security. That turns a directory into a realistic shortlist. A lounge can be excellent and still be a poor choice for this departure if reaching it uses most of the waiting time. The location notes above should do as much work as the overall score.
The access check comes next. I'd identify the exact card, membership, status or ticket being used and read the conditions for that route into the lounge. A lounge appearing on a card's map is a starting point for that check. It is not a reason to assume every fare, guest or departure will qualify in the same way.
I would decide what I want from the stop before comparing amenities. For a meal, the food available during the actual visit matters. For work, I'd look for a suitable seat and power. For a short connection, simply finding a comfortable place near the gate may be the better result. There is little value in an amenity I cannot use.
The trade-offs I would check#
Traveling with someone else changes the calculation. I'd check the party's eligibility together, including any guest charge, rather than discover at reception that only one person is covered. A paid visit needs to make sense for the whole group and the time left. I would compare that total with a meal or a quieter seat elsewhere in the terminal.
Related reading#
Cite this article
Patrick Karsh. “The 8 best lounges at Hong Kong International: 2026.” Lounge Frog. Published 2026-09-27. Updated 2026-10-14. https://www.loungefrog.com/news/best-hong-kong-airport-lounges-2026
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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.
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