T1 International, lower floor
VIP Club 2
Hot noodles, beer and wine, and apron views, open 06:30 to 22:00 for any airline.
Tips
6 Bookable Qingdao Airport Lounges (TAO): 2026 Guide
Qingdao Jiaodong, which replaced the old Liuting airport in 2021, sells passes for six lounges. Two are for international departures, two are after security for domestic flights, and two are before security, including a Plaza Premium lounge in the VIP Building whose pass includes fast-track security. Passes cost about $17 to $34 for 2 hours.
Quick answer
Which TAO lounge should you choose?
On an international flight, choose VIP Club 2: it's open to any airline and serves hot noodles, beer and wine. On a domestic flight, Plaza Premium Lounge V1 near Gate 1 is the standout, with a hot buffet, beer and showers. Each option below can be booked online; use the full TAO list to check for changes.
T1 Domestic, near Gate 1
Plaza Premium Lounge V1
A 1,300 m² lounge with chef-made noodles, a hot buffet, beer and showers.
VIP Building, Landside
Plaza Premium Lounge
Showers, an Aerobar and a tea house, with fast-track security into domestic departures.
T1 Landside, Level 4
Trovk Waiting Room
The cheapest pass, about $17, with a hot buffet before security.
Not sure which lounge matches your flight?
Compare all TAO lounge passesThe Laoshan Tourism Group lounge in domestic departures wasn't available to book in October 2026. Prices change with exchange rates, so confirm before you travel.
The List: Bookable Qingdao Airport Lounges
These are the TAO lounges that sell passes online.
Terminal 1 International Departures
Two lounges after passport control and security.
- Check lounge pass
VIP Club 2 (T1 International)
Day pass available
After security and passport control, take the escalator to the lower floor; the lounge is near Gates 76 to 91. Open 06:30 to 22:00 daily. Floor-to-ceiling windows onto the taxiways, hot noodles, fruit and snacks, beer and house wine, a nursing room and boarding announcements in the lounge. About $26 for 2 hours.
- Check lounge pass
VIP Club 5 (T1 International)
Day pass available
After security and passport control, walk straight for 100 m; the lounge is on the right of the escalator. Open 08:30 to 14:30 daily, with a hot and cold buffet, beer and wine. About $26 for 2 hours. Only passengers flying All Nippon Airways, Cathay Pacific, Korean Air or Air Busan can use it.
Tip:Check the VIP Club 5 rules.VIP Club 5 is only open 08:30 to 14:30 and only for ANA, Cathay Pacific, Korean Air and Air Busan passengers. On any other airline or time, book VIP Club 2.
Terminal 1 Domestic Departures
Two lounges after security, at opposite ends of the terminal.
- Check lounge pass
Plaza Premium Lounge V1 (T1 Domestic)
Day pass available
After security, turn left towards Gates 2 to 11; the lounge is near Gate 1, signed Plaza Premium Lounge / 环亚机场贵宾室 V1 (also sold as Caissa VIP Lounge V1). Open 05:30 until the last flight. More than 1,300 m² with seats for 300, freshly made noodles and hot meals, a hot and cold buffet, vegetarian options, beer and showers. About $24 for 2 hours.
- Check lounge pass
Caissa VIP Lounge V3 (T1 Domestic)
Day pass available
After security near Pier C, walk towards Gates 36 to 41. Open 08:30 to 20:30 daily, with cold food. About $18 for 2 hours. A cheaper option if your gate is on that side, but V1 is the better lounge.
Before Security
Two lounges you can use before security, including one in the separate VIP Building.
- Check lounge pass
Plaza Premium Lounge (VIP Building, Landside)
Day pass available
On the 2nd floor of the VIP Building, before security. Open 05:30 to 22:30 daily, with a dining room, private dining rooms, the Aerobar, a tea house and showers. The pass includes fast-track security from the 3rd floor, which leads straight into domestic departures near Gate 68, plus check-in and baggage service on the 1st floor for domestic flights. About $34 for 2 hours. It suits international and domestic passengers, arriving or departing.
- Check lounge pass
Trovk Waiting Room (T1 Landside)
Day pass available
Before security on Level 4, opposite check-in counter R12, signed 机场会客厅 (Airport Lounge). Open 05:00 to 22:30 daily, with a hot and cold buffet and Wi-Fi. About $17 for 2 hours, the cheapest TAO lounge.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is there a lounge for international flights at Qingdao Airport?
Yes. VIP Club 2, on the lower floor after passport control near Gates 76 to 91, is open 06:30 to 22:00 to passengers on any airline, for about $26. VIP Club 5 is only for ANA, Cathay Pacific, Korean Air and Air Busan passengers.
Can I pay for lounge access at TAO?
Yes, at six lounges: two international, two domestic after security and two before security, for about $17 to $34 for 2 hours.
Which Qingdao Airport lounges have showers?
Plaza Premium Lounge V1 in domestic departures near Gate 1, and the Plaza Premium Lounge in the VIP Building before security.
Is there a Plaza Premium Lounge at Qingdao Airport?
Yes, two. Plaza Premium Lounge V1 is after domestic security near Gate 1, and the Plaza Premium Lounge in the VIP Building is before security, with fast-track security into domestic departures.
Is Qingdao Jiaodong the same as Qingdao Liuting?
No. Qingdao Jiaodong replaced Liuting as the city's airport in 2021, and all the lounges in this guide are at Jiaodong.
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