T2 International, near Gate 46
No. 18 First/Business Class VIP Lounge
The only bookable international lounge, with snacks and showers.
Tips
11 Bookable Changsha Airport Lounges (CSX): 2026 Guide
Changsha Huanghua sells passes for eleven lounges across Terminal 1 and Terminal 2, most at about $17 for 2 hours. One is for international departures in Terminal 2. The rest are for domestic flights: seven after security and three before security, where the pass includes fast-track security. Most list snacks and soft drinks, so if you want a proper meal or a drink, pick from the few that list more.
Quick answer
Which CSX lounge should you choose?
International passengers have one choice, No. 18. In Terminal 2 domestic, the China Southern Skypearl Lounge has a hot buffet and beer, and Joyflight No. 7 serves wine and spirits. In Terminal 1, No. 2 near Gates 11 and 12 has showers. Each option below can be booked online; use the full CSX list to check for changes.
T2 Domestic, Area B
China Southern Skypearl Lounge
A hot and cold buffet, beer and showers, open around China Southern's flights.
T2 Domestic, near Gate 28
Joyflight No. 7 First Class Lounge
Beer, wine and spirits, showers and a smoking room, open 06:00 to 22:00.
T1 Domestic, near Gates 11–12
No. 2 First/Business Class VIP Lounge
Snacks and showers, open 06:00 to 22:00.
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Tip:A third terminal is on the way.Changsha's Terminal 3 is due to open in 2026, and airlines may move when it does. If you're travelling in late 2026, check which terminal your flight uses before you buy a pass.
The List: Bookable Changsha Airport Lounges
These are the CSX lounges that sell passes online.
Terminal 2 International Departures
There is one bookable lounge for international flights.
- Check lounge pass
No. 18 First/Business Class VIP Lounge (T2 International)
Day pass available
After passport control and security, continue straight for about 150 m; the lounge is on the right on the 3rd floor near Gate 46, in the Gates 43 to 46 and 54 to 55 zone. Open from 2 hours before the first international flight until 22:00. Snacks, soft drinks, Wi-Fi and showers. About $30 for a 2-hour pass.
Terminal 2 Domestic Departures
Five lounges after security. Check your gate: they're spread between the Gates 18 to 30 area and Gates 49 to 53.
- Check lounge pass
China Southern Skypearl Lounge (T2)
Day pass available
After security checkpoints 8 to 16 in Area B, turn right and take the escalator up one level on the 3rd floor. A hot and cold buffet, beer, soft drinks, Wi-Fi and showers. Opening times follow China Southern's flights, from 90 minutes before its first departure. About $19 for 2 hours.
- Check lounge pass
China Southern First/Business Class Lounge (T2)
Day pass available
After security checkpoints 1 to 7 in Area A, turn right and walk straight ahead; the lounge is on the right on the 3rd floor. A hot and cold buffet, soft drinks and Wi-Fi. Opening times follow China Southern's flights. About $22 for 2 hours. The Skypearl Lounge is cheaper and adds beer and showers.
- Check lounge pass
Joyflight No. 7 First Class Lounge (T2)
Day pass available
After security, keep left; the lounge is next to the Subway outlet near Gate 28. Open 06:00 to 22:00 daily, with snacks, beer, wine and spirits, showers, a smoking room, a business centre and Wi-Fi. About $17 for 2 hours.
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Book Bar (T2)
Day pass available
After security near Gates 23 and 24, in the Gates 18 to 30 area. Open 08:30 to 22:00 daily, with a reading area, snacks, soft drinks, Wi-Fi and showers. About $17 for 2 hours.
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No. 16 First/Business Class VIP Lounge (T2)
Day pass available
After security, turn right and walk about 200 m, take the lift down, then turn right for about 50 m, near Gates 49 to 53. Open 07:00 to 22:00 daily, with snacks, soft drinks and showers. About $17 for 2 hours.
Terminal 2 Landside (Fast-Track Security)
Two lounges in the departures hall, before security. Both include fast-track security.
- Check lounge pass
Joyflight No. 3 VIP Lounge (T2 Landside)
Day pass available
In the domestic departures hall: from Door 1, turn left for about 20 m. Open 06:00 to 22:00 daily, with snacks, soft drinks, Wi-Fi and fast-track security. About $17 for 2 hours.
- Check lounge pass
Joyflight Network Reservation Lounge V4 (T2 Landside)
Day pass available
In the departures hall, behind check-in island D, up the stairs to the mezzanine. Open 06:00 to 22:00 daily, with Wi-Fi and fast-track security. About $17 for 2 hours. Food and drink aren't listed, so treat the fast-track as the main benefit.
Terminal 1 Domestic Departures
Two lounges on the 3rd floor after security, and one before security with fast-track.
- Check lounge pass
No. 2 First/Business Class VIP Lounge (T1)
Day pass available
After security on the 3rd floor near Gates 11 and 12. Open 06:00 to 22:00 daily, with snacks, soft drinks and showers. About $17 for 2 hours.
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No. 3 First/Business Class VIP Lounge (T1)
Day pass available
After security, turn right and walk about 150 m to the 3rd floor near Gate 15. Open 09:00 to 20:00 daily, with snacks, soft drinks and Wi-Fi. About $17 for 2 hours. It has the shortest hours, so check it's open for your flight.
- Check lounge pass
No. 6 VIP Lounge (T1 Landside)
Day pass available
Before security in the domestic departures hall: enter through Door 1 and turn right for about 50 m. Open 06:00 to 22:00 daily, with snacks, soft drinks, Wi-Fi and fast-track security. About $17 for 2 hours.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is there a lounge for international flights at Changsha Airport?
Yes. The No. 18 First/Business Class VIP Lounge in Terminal 2 is after passport control near Gate 46, open from 2 hours before the first international flight until 22:00. It costs about $30 for 2 hours and has showers.
Can I pay for lounge access at CSX?
Yes, at eleven lounges: one international lounge for about $30 and ten domestic options in Terminals 1 and 2, most for about $17 for 2 hours.
Which Changsha Airport lounges serve alcohol?
Joyflight No. 7 near Gate 28 in Terminal 2 serves beer, wine and spirits, and the China Southern Skypearl Lounge in Terminal 2 serves beer. The others list soft drinks.
Which CSX lounges have a hot buffet?
The two China Southern lounges in Terminal 2: the Skypearl Lounge after Area B security and the First/Business Class Lounge after Area A security. Most other CSX lounges list snacks.
Do any Changsha lounges include fast-track security?
Yes. The three landside lounges, Joyflight No. 3 and Joyflight V4 in Terminal 2 and No. 6 in Terminal 1, include fast-track security.
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