International Departures
International Business VIP Lounge
The only bookable international lounge at SZX, near Gates 308 and 309.
Tips
8 Shenzhen Airport Lounges (SZX): 2026 Guide
Shenzhen Bao'an is mostly a domestic airport, and its lounges reflect that. Only one bookable lounge serves international departures. The rest are on the domestic side of Terminal 3, in the satellite hall, or landside before security.
Quick answer
Which SZX lounge should you choose?
Choose by where you depart from. Each option below can be booked online; use the full SZX list to compare the rest.
Terminal 3 Domestic
Shenzhen Airport Domestic Guest Lounge
Opens at 06:00, with a hot and cold buffet, vegetarian options, beer and wine.
Terminal 3 Domestic
China Southern Sky Pearl Club V2
The only SZX lounge with showers, plus a kids' play area, near Gate 327.
Satellite Hall Domestic
Shenzhen Airport Domestic VIP Lounge 3
Saves the walk back to the main terminal if your gate is in the satellite hall, near Gates 540 to 541.
Not sure which lounge matches your flight?
Compare all SZX lounge passesPrices are for a 2-hour pass and change with exchange rates. Always confirm your gate and the lounge's entry rules before you travel.
The List: Shenzhen Airport Lounges
These are the lounges at SZX that currently sell passes online. Airline lounges that only admit premium passengers or elite members are not listed separately.
International Departures
There is one bookable option after passport control. If it is full or closed, you will be waiting at the gate, so arrive with that in mind.
- Check lounge pass
International Business VIP Lounge
Day pass available
After passport control and security, head towards Gates 308 to 309. Entry may be checked at a temporary desk between those gates, so follow the signs and staff. Open 07:00 to 22:00 daily, with a cold buffet, soft drinks and Wi-Fi. About $23 for 2 hours. There is no hot food listed and it is closed for early-morning departures.
Tip:SZX Lounge Rule.Check your gate before buying a pass. The satellite-hall lounges in this guide are near Gates 540 and 560, while the main Terminal 3 lounges are near Gates 308 to 339. Moving between the two takes time.
Terminal 3 Domestic Departures
These lounges are after security in the main Terminal 3 building.
- Check lounge pass
Shenzhen Airport Domestic Guest Lounge
Day pass available
After security, look for the signs on the left of the escalators in the South West Wing. Open 06:00 to 22:00 daily, with a hot and cold buffet, vegetarian options, beer and wine, and Wi-Fi. About $19 for 2 hours. The earliest-opening domestic lounge.
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China Southern Sky Pearl Club V2
Day pass available
Go to Gate 327 and take the escalator opposite up to the 2nd floor. Hot and cold buffet, beer and wine, Wi-Fi, showers (subject to availability), a kids' play area and a baby care room. About $22 for 2 hours. Opening is tied to China Southern's flight schedule, so check the listing before you go.
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China Southern Gold/Silver/Elite Plus Lounge V3
Day pass available
After security, go about 10 metres past the lift, turn right and take the escalator down; Plaza Premium places it near Gate 321. Hot and cold buffet, soft drinks, Wi-Fi and a kids' play area. About $22 for 2 hours. Opening is tied to China Southern's flight schedule, so check the listing before you go.
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Shenzhen Airport Domestic VIP Lounge 2
Day pass available
On the 3rd floor at Gate 339. Open 07:00 to 22:00 daily, with a hot and cold buffet and soft drinks. About $19 for 2 hours.
Satellite Hall Domestic Departures (T3S)
Use these if your domestic flight leaves from the satellite hall.
- Check lounge pass
Shenzhen Airport Domestic VIP Lounge 3
Day pass available
Take the escalators to Level 3 of the satellite hall and head towards Gates 540 to 541. Open 07:00 to 22:00 daily, with a hot and cold buffet, soft drinks and Wi-Fi. About $19 for 2 hours.
- Check lounge pass
China Southern Guest Lounge
Day pass available
On the 4th floor of the satellite hall, above Gate 560. Hot and cold buffet, soft drinks and Wi-Fi. About $22 for 2 hours. Open from 100 minutes before China Southern's first satellite-hall departure until its last.
Landside (Before Security)
Useful if you arrive very early, but you still need to clear security afterwards.
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C24 Business VIP Lounge
Day pass available
Before security at Check-in Island C, Counter C24, where the VIP reception desk is. Open 06:00 to 22:00 daily. About $19 for 2 hours.
Shenzhen (SZX) or Hong Kong (HKG)?
Many international travellers in Shenzhen fly from Hong Kong instead, which has far more international lounges. If you are flying long-haul from SZX itself, expect a limited lounge choice after passport control and plan around the 07:00 to 22:00 opening hours of the one bookable international lounge.
Flying from Hong Kong instead? Our HKG guide covers its international lounges.
Connecting through Guangzhou? Our CAN guide covers Baiyun's 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 Shenzhen Airport?
Yes, but only one sells passes online: the International Business VIP Lounge near Gates 308 to 309, open 07:00 to 22:00. It has a cold buffet and soft drinks.
Which Shenzhen Airport lounge has showers?
China Southern Sky Pearl Club V2 near Gate 327 in Terminal 3 domestic lists showers, subject to availability. None of the other bookable SZX lounges list showers.
Can I pay for lounge access at SZX?
Yes. All 8 lounges in this guide sell 2-hour passes online, from about $19 to $23 when checked in October 2026.
Is there a 24-hour lounge at Shenzhen Airport?
None of the bookable lounges in this guide are listed as open 24 hours. The earliest open at 06:00 and most close at 22:00.
Which lounge should I use in the SZX satellite hall?
Shenzhen Airport Domestic VIP Lounge 3 near Gates 540 to 541, or China Southern Guest Lounge above Gate 560. Both are for domestic departures.
Bookable lounge passes
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