International Departures
International First Class Lounge V1
The only bookable international lounge, on the 3rd floor after passport control, open until the last flight.
Tips
5 Bookable Kunming Airport Lounges (KMG): 2026 Guide
Kunming Changshui sells passes for five lounges, all at about $15 to $20 for 2 hours. One is for international departures, after passport control. Three are after security for domestic flights, and the fifth is a landside VIP lounge outside the terminal building.
Quick answer
Which KMG lounge should you choose?
International passengers have one choice, V1. On a domestic flight, pick by gate: V19 is the cheapest with a hot buffet, and V6 has the longest hours. Each option below can be booked online; use the full KMG list to check for changes.
Domestic, near Gate 29
Kunming Airlines V19 Lounge
The cheapest pass, about $15, with a hot Chinese buffet at meal times and massage chairs.
Domestic, near Gate 46
First Class Lounge V6
Open 05:00 to midnight, with a hot buffet and floor-to-ceiling airfield views.
Landside
Best VIP Lounge B
A VIP lounge outside the terminal, with priority security.
Not sure which lounge matches your flight?
Compare all KMG lounge passesFirst Class Lounge V13, near Gate 57, was closed for renovation in October 2026. Prices change with exchange rates, so confirm before you travel.
The List: Bookable Kunming Airport Lounges
These are the KMG lounges that sell passes online.
International Departures
There is one bookable lounge for international flights.
- Check lounge pass
International First Class Lounge V1
Day pass available
After passport control and security, take the lift to the 3rd floor. Open from 10:00 until the last flight. Sandwiches and instant noodles all day, hot food at breakfast, lunch and dinner times, hot and cold soft drinks, and massage chairs. About $20 for a 2-hour pass.
Tip:KMG international departures.The international lounge doesn't open until 10:00. On an early-morning international flight, no bookable lounge is open after passport control, so the domestic and landside lounges won't help either.
Domestic Departures (After Security)
Three lounges for flights within China. They're spread out, so choose the one nearest your gate.
- Check lounge pass
Kunming Airlines V19 Lounge
Day pass available
After security, head towards Gate 29 and go downstairs to the lounge on the 2nd floor. Open 05:20 to 22:00 daily. A buffet with hot Chinese dishes such as beef noodles at lunch and dinner, noodles, eggs and porridge at breakfast, and fruit, bread and snacks all day, plus a business area and massage chairs. About $15 for 2 hours, the cheapest KMG pass.
- Check lounge pass
First Class Lounge V6
Day pass available
After security on the 2nd floor, take the escalator down near Gate 46. Open 05:00 to 23:59 daily. A hot buffet, cold snacks, fruit and tea, with floor-to-ceiling windows over the airfield. About $20 for 2 hours.
- Check lounge pass
Lucky Air VIP Lounge
Day pass available
After security, take the escalator on the left-hand side down to Level 1; the lounge is right below it. Open 05:00 to 23:00 daily, with cold food, soft drinks and Wi-Fi. About $18 for 2 hours. It lists cold food only, so V19 or V6 is better for a meal.
Landside (Outside the Terminal)
Before check-in and security, for domestic departures.
- Check lounge pass
Best VIP Lounge B
Day pass available
Outside Terminal 1 domestic, about 100 m to the left of Exit 4. Open 07:30 to 20:30 daily, with snacks, tea and Wi-Fi. It's billed as a VIP service where staff handle check-in and baggage, with priority security and a vehicle escort to the aircraft, so check what your pass includes when you arrive. About $16 for 2 hours.
Flying on through Sichuan? Our Chengdu Shuangliu guide covers CTU's bookable lounges.
Flying from another airport?
Search our lounge guides by airport name or IATA code.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there a lounge for international flights at Kunming Airport?
Yes. International First Class Lounge V1 is on the 3rd floor after passport control and security, open from 10:00 until the last flight. It costs about $20 for 2 hours and serves hot food at meal times.
Can I pay for lounge access at KMG?
Yes, at five lounges, for about $15 to $20 for 2 hours: one international lounge, three domestic lounges after security and one landside VIP lounge.
What is the cheapest lounge at Kunming Airport?
Kunming Airlines V19 Lounge near Gate 29, at about $15 for 2 hours. It has a hot Chinese buffet at meal times and massage chairs.
Which KMG lounge is open earliest?
First Class Lounge V6 opens at 05:00 and the Lucky Air VIP Lounge at 05:00, both for domestic flights. The international lounge V1 doesn't open until 10:00.
Is First Class Lounge V13 open?
Not in October 2026. It was closed for renovation after a water leak, with First Class Lounge V12, near Gate 48, as the stand-in for airline passengers.
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