Terminal 3, near Gate 9
Hainan Airlines VIP Lounge
Opens at 05:00, with hot food, beer and wine, for about $17.
Tips
7 Bookable Xi'an Airport Lounges (XIY): 2026 Guide
Xi'an Xianyang sells passes for seven lounges, all for domestic flights in Terminals 2 and 3, at about $16 to $20. Terminal 5, which opened in February 2025 and handles international flights, had no bookable lounge in October 2026. So check your terminal first: this guide is most useful if you're flying domestic from T2 or T3.
Quick answer
Which XIY lounge should you choose?
Pick a lounge in your departure terminal. In Terminal 3, Hainan Airlines is the earliest to open and serves beer and wine; in Terminal 2, First Class Lounge No. 3 is the only after-security option. Each option below can be booked online; use the full XIY list to check for changes.
Terminal 3, near Gate 40
Simple Business Club & VIP Lounge V33
A hot and cold buffet, and one child under 12 enters free with each adult.
Terminal 2, opposite Gate 16
First Class Lounge No. 3
The only bookable Terminal 2 lounge after security, with hot food.
Terminal 3 Landside
Take a Nap Sleep Pods
A 2-hour sleep pod before security, if you want rest rather than a meal.
Not sure which lounge matches your flight?
Compare all XIY lounge passesA Terminal 2 VIP lounge and a Terminal 5 lounge weren't available to book in October 2026. Prices change with exchange rates, so confirm before you travel.
Tip:Flying from Terminal 5.Terminal 5 opened on 20 February 2025. All international flights, including Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan, and China Eastern, Shanghai Airlines and China United Airlines moved there. The only Terminal 5 option, the T5 Simple VIP lounge area, wasn't selling passes in October 2026, so check again close to your trip or plan on airline or card lounge access.
The List: Bookable Xi'an Airport Lounges
These are the XIY lounges that sell passes online, all for domestic departures.
Terminal 3 (After Security)
Terminal 3 has the most choice. Check which side of the terminal your gate is on before you pick.
- Check lounge pass
Hainan Airlines VIP Lounge (Terminal 3)
Day pass available
After security, turn right and continue straight; the lounge is opposite Gate 9. Open 05:00 to 22:00 daily, with hot and cold food, beer and wine, and Wi-Fi. About $17 for 2 hours. It opens earliest, and it's the only lounge open to every airline that lists alcohol.
- Check lounge pass
Simple Business Club & VIP Lounge V33 (Terminal 3)
Day pass available
After security, take the escalator on the left to the 2nd floor and walk straight for about 200 m (5 minutes); it's next to the China Southern First Class Lounge near Gate 40. Open 06:30 to 22:30 daily, with a hot and cold buffet, soft drinks and Wi-Fi. About $20 for 2 hours, and one child under 12 enters free with each adult.
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China Southern Pearl Lounge (Terminal 3)
Day pass available
After security, take the lift to the lower floor; the lounge is near Gates H30/H40. Open from 06:00 until the last China Southern flight, with a hot and cold buffet, vegetarian options, beer and wine. About $16 for 2 hours. Only passengers flying China Southern or its affiliated airlines can use this pass, so skip it on any other airline.
Terminal 3 (Fast-Track Security)
This lounge is after security, but you start at a reception desk before security.
- Check lounge pass
VIP Lounge with Fast-Track Security (Terminal 3)
Day pass available
Go first to the Club Reception Center near exit 324, on the left side of the departure level before security. Staff take you through a dedicated security lane and escort you to the lounge. Open 06:30 to 22:30 daily. About $17 for 2 hours. Food and drink aren't listed, so treat the fast-track as the main benefit.
Terminal 2 (After Security)
One bookable lounge for Terminal 2 departures.
- Check lounge pass
First Class Lounge No. 3 (Terminal 2)
Day pass available
After security, opposite Gate 16. Open 06:30 to 22:30 daily, with hot and cold food, soft drinks and Wi-Fi. There are no boarding announcements inside, so keep an eye on the time. About $20 for 2 hours.
Landside Sleep Pods (Terminals 2 and 3)
Take a Nap sells 2-hour sleep pods before security in both terminals. They suit an early arrival or a long wait rather than a meal.
- Check lounge pass
Take a Nap Sleep Pods (Terminal 3)
Day pass available
Before security, at Gate 312 in the domestic arrivals hall. Open 06:00 to 22:00 daily, with sleep pods, soft drinks, Wi-Fi and luggage storage. About $17 for 2 hours, and children under 10 enter free with an adult.
- Check lounge pass
Take a Nap Sleep Pods (Terminal 2)
Day pass available
Before security, take the lift near Gate 332 up one floor. Open 08:00 to 22:00 daily, with sleep pods and luggage storage. About $17 for 2 hours.
Flying on to 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
Can I pay for lounge access at Xi'an Airport?
Yes, at seven lounges in Terminals 2 and 3, for about $16 to $20. Five are standard lounges with food and drinks, and two are Take a Nap sleep-pod lounges before security.
Is there a bookable lounge in Xi'an Terminal 5?
Not in October 2026. The T5 Simple VIP lounge area wasn't available to book. Terminal 5 handles all international flights, so international passengers had no bookable lounge.
Which terminal is my flight at Xi'an Xianyang?
Since Terminal 5 opened in February 2025, it handles all international flights and China Eastern, Shanghai Airlines and China United Airlines. Many other domestic flights use Terminals 2 and 3. Always check the terminal on your booking.
Which XIY lounge opens earliest?
The Hainan Airlines VIP Lounge in Terminal 3, opposite Gate 9, opens at 05:00. Most other XIY lounges open at 06:00 or 06:30.
Can anyone use the China Southern Pearl Lounge pass?
No. It's only for passengers whose flight is operated by China Southern or its affiliated airlines. On another airline, choose Hainan Airlines or V33 in Terminal 3.
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