International
International First Class Lounge
After passport control on the right, open from the first flight to the last.
Tips
5 Bookable Lijiang Airport Lounges (LJG): 2026 Guide
Lijiang Sanyi sells passes for five lounges, all at about $16 for 2 hours: two for international departures and three for domestic flights. They're simple lounges with snacks and soft drinks, so treat them as a quiet place to wait rather than somewhere to eat. The main thing to check is the opening hours.
Quick answer
Which LJG lounge should you choose?
On an international flight, either International First Class Lounge works; both open for every flight. On a domestic flight, the Best VIP Lounge also opens for every flight, while the First Class Lounge keeps set hours. Each option below can be booked online; use the full LJG list to check for changes.
Domestic, Departure Hall A
Best VIP Lounge
Open from 90 minutes before the first flight until the last, next to the lift.
Domestic
First Class Lounge
Turn right after security, open 07:00 to 22:30.
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The List: Bookable Lijiang Airport Lounges
These are the LJG lounges that sell passes online, all with snacks and soft drinks.
International Departures
Two lounges after passport control and security, both on the right.
- Check lounge pass
International First Class Lounge
Day pass available
After passport control and security, turn right. Open from the first flight to the last flight daily, with snacks and soft drinks. About $16 for 2 hours.
- Check lounge pass
International First Class Lounge No. 2
Day pass available
After passport control and security, on the right-hand side. Open from the first flight to the last flight daily, with snacks and soft drinks. About $16 for 2 hours; if one is busy, try the other.
Domestic Departures
Two lounges after security in the main domestic area.
- Check lounge pass
Best VIP Lounge (Domestic Departures)
Day pass available
Check in at the lounge desk before security, then after security the lounge is next to the lift in Departure Hall A. Open from 90 minutes before the first flight until the last, with snacks, soft drinks and Wi-Fi. About $16 for 2 hours.
- Check lounge pass
First Class Lounge (Domestic)
Day pass available
After security, turn right. Open 07:00 to 22:30 daily, with snacks and soft drinks. About $16 for 2 hours.
Tip:Using the Best VIP Lounge?.The Best VIP Lounge asks you to check in at its desk before you go through security, so stop there first rather than heading straight to the checkpoint.
Terminal 2 Domestic
A daytime-only lounge.
- Check lounge pass
First Class Lounge 2 (Terminal 2)
Day pass available
After security, turn right and walk about 50 m. Open only 09:00 to 17:00 daily, with snacks, soft drinks and Wi-Fi. About $16 for 2 hours. For an early or evening flight, choose another lounge.
Flying on through Kunming? Our Kunming guide covers KMG'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 Lijiang Airport?
Yes, two: the International First Class Lounge and International First Class Lounge No. 2, both on the right after passport control and security. Both open from the first flight to the last and cost about $16 for 2 hours.
Can I pay for lounge access at LJG?
Yes, at five lounges, all for about $16 for 2 hours: two for international flights and three for domestic flights.
Do Lijiang Airport lounges serve meals?
No. The bookable LJG lounges list snacks and soft drinks, so eat beforehand if you want a proper meal.
Which Lijiang Airport lounge is open earliest?
The Best VIP Lounge opens 90 minutes before the first flight, and both international lounges open for the first flight. The domestic First Class Lounge opens at 07:00.
How do I use the Best VIP Lounge at Lijiang?
Check in at the lounge desk before security, then go through to Departure Hall A, where the lounge is next to the lift.
Bookable lounge passes
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