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Hong Kong is Cathay Pacific's home and a major Asia hub for United flyers. For US cardholders, HKG lounge access now comes down to the Amex Centurion Lounge, five Plaza Premium rooms and Priority Pass. The Chase Sapphire Lounge here closed on January 5, 2026, so ignore older guides that still recommend it.
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Quick answer
- Best overall for HKG lounge access: Amex Platinum — includes the Centurion Lounge HKG, every Plaza Premium lounge and Priority Pass
- Best value for Priority Pass: Capital One Venture X — Plaza Premium at gates 1, 35 and 60 plus Kyra for $395
- Sapphire Reserve holders: Chase Sapphire Reserve now gets Priority Pass only here; the Sapphire Lounge HKG closed in January 2026
- Best for frequent United flyers: United Club membership or Star Alliance Gold for the United Club near gate 60
- Best for Cathay and American flyers: oneworld status (Sapphire or Emerald) or a business-class ticket for Cathay's lounges
Airport snapshot
Almost everything happens in Terminal 1. Cathay Pacific dominates, and the airside zone runs from the East Hall (gates 1–23) through the West Hall and Pier (gates 35–65), with the Midfield Concourse (gates 201–230) reached by train. All card lounges are in Terminal 1. Terminal 2 reopened for departures in May 2026, but no lounges are listed there yet.
Where to go by terminal
| Area | Airlines | Lounges there |
|---|---|---|
| East Hall (gates 1–23) | Cathay, Singapore, Qantas, others | Plaza Premium (gate 1, 24h), Kyra (gate 23), Cathay The Deck, SilverKris, Qantas |
| West Hall / Pier (gates 35–65) | Cathay, United, Emirates, others | Centurion, Plaza Premium (gates 35 and 60), United Club, Cathay The Bridge and The Pier, Emirates, Kyra (gate 40) |
| Midfield (gates 201–230) | Hong Kong Airlines, others | Club Autus only |
| Terminal 2 | Reopened May 2026 | None listed |
Terminal 1 is connected airside, so you can use a lounge at the far end and walk or take the train to your gate. Allow extra time for Midfield gates.
Lounges at HKG
Centurion Lounge HKG (near gate 60)
- Location: Terminal 1, Level 7 near gate 60, up the escalator next to the Plaza Premium and Emirates lounges. About 8,000 sq ft with two shower rooms (reserve at the desk).
- Access: Amex Platinum, Business Platinum and Centurion cardholders with a same-day boarding pass on any airline, within 3 hours of departure (5 hours on a layover since July 8, 2026). Delta Reserve cardholders only get in on a Delta flight, and Delta doesn't fly to Hong Kong.
- Guest policy: $50 per adult and $30 per child, free with $75,000 in annual Platinum spend. Since July 8, 2026, guests must be on the cardholder's flight.
- Best for: Platinum holders flying from the West Hall or Pier.
Plaza Premium Lounges (gates 1, 35 and 60)
- Location: Near gate 1 (East Hall, open 24 hours), near gate 35, and near gate 60 (West Hall, open 24 hours). Gates 1 and 35 also have separate Plaza Premium First rooms.
- Access: Amex Platinum gets in directly through the Global Lounge Collection; the three main lounges are also in Priority Pass, so Sapphire Reserve and Venture X holders can use them. Anyone can pay at the door, space permitting. The First rooms are pay-in; card access isn't confirmed.
- Guest policy: Amex Platinum: up to two guests free at Plaza Premium. Priority Pass guests follow your card's rule (see the table).
- Best for: Overnight and early departures, thanks to the two 24-hour rooms.
Kyra Lounges (gates 23 and 40)
- Location: Near gate 23 (Level 6, opened 2024) and near gate 40 (Level 7, the former Chase Sapphire Lounge, reopened as "Kyra | Taste of Priceless" days after Chase left on January 5, 2026).
- Access: The gate 23 Kyra takes Priority Pass and paid entry. The gate 40 room is tied to Mastercard programs; its Priority Pass status is unconfirmed, so check the app.
- Guest policy: Per your Priority Pass membership.
- Best for: East Hall departures when the gate 1 Plaza Premium is busy.
United Club (near gate 60)
- Location: Level 7 near gate 60. Reopened in October 2025.
- Access: United Club members, United Club card holders and Star Alliance Gold members or business- and first-class passengers on a same-day United or Star flight.
- Guest policy: Set by United; members can typically bring guests, check before you go.
- Best for: United flyers heading back to the US.
Cathay Pacific and oneworld lounges
- Location: The Wing First (East Hall, reopened April 2026), The Deck (gate 6), The Bridge (gate 35), The Pier First (gate 63) and The Pier Business (gate 65). The Wing Business is closed for renovation until around mid-2027.
- Access: Cathay or oneworld business and first passengers and oneworld Sapphire and Emerald members, including American AAdvantage Platinum and above. oneworld first and Emerald flyers are being sent to The Pier while The Wing First serves Cathay's own top customers.
- Guest policy: Per oneworld rules (usually one guest for elites).
- Best for: Anyone with oneworld status; these are the best lounges at HKG.
Priority Pass at HKG
- Plaza Premium Lounges: near gate 1 (24h), gate 35 and gate 60 (24h).
- Kyra Lounge: near gate 23; gate 40 to be confirmed.
- Access: Amex Platinum, Chase Sapphire Reserve, Venture X and Citi Strata Elite include Priority Pass after enrollment. All of these are real lounges, not restaurant credits. Refreshhh by Aerotel near gate 60 is a paid shower and rest space, not a lounge.
Best credit cards for HKG
| Card | Annual fee | Lounges you get at HKG | Guests | Best if you… |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amex Platinum | $895 | Centurion, all Plaza Premium, Priority Pass | Centurion $50; 2 free at Plaza Premium | Want the most lounges |
| Chase Sapphire Reserve | $795 | Priority Pass (Plaza Premium, Kyra) | 2 free at Priority Pass | Already hold it for other trips |
| Capital One Venture X | $395 | Priority Pass (Plaza Premium, Kyra) | $35 each at Priority Pass | Want the lowest fee |
| Citi Strata Elite | $595 | Priority Pass | 2 free at Priority Pass | Also want Admirals Club passes in the US |
| United Club card (guide) | $695 | United Club (gate 60) | Per United rules | Fly United to HKG |
Venture X lost its direct Plaza Premium benefit on March 1, 2025; it reaches the same three rooms through Priority Pass instead.
Recommended strategy
- If you want one card that covers the best lounges: Amex Platinum. The Centurion and gate 60 Plaza Premium sit side by side, and you can switch if one is full.
- If you fly United often from HKG: United Club membership or the United Club card; the club is in the same gate 60 cluster.
- If you fly Cathay or American: Earn oneworld Sapphire; the Cathay lounges beat every card lounge here.
- If you want strong lounges at a lower cost: Venture X, and use the 24-hour Plaza Premium rooms. Budget $35 per Priority Pass guest.
- If you held Sapphire Reserve for the HKG Sapphire Lounge: That reason is gone. Priority Pass still works, but the Platinum is the stronger card here.
No card? Day passes & other options
Plaza Premium sells walk-in and prebooked passes at all three main rooms and the Plaza Premium First rooms, and the gate 23 Kyra sells paid entry online. A 2025 guide put Plaza Premium walk-in prices from HK$640 (about US$82) for two hours.
FAQ
Is the Chase Sapphire Lounge at Hong Kong still open? No. It closed on January 5, 2026, and the space near gate 40 reopened as a Kyra lounge. Sapphire Reserve holders still get Priority Pass lounges at HKG, including the Plaza Premium rooms and the gate 23 Kyra.
Where is the Centurion Lounge HKG? In Terminal 1 near gate 60, on Level 7. You can enter up to 3 hours before departure, or up to 5 hours ahead of a connecting flight.
Amex Platinum vs Sapphire Reserve vs Venture X at HKG? The Platinum wins clearly: Centurion, every Plaza Premium room with two free guests, and Priority Pass. The Sapphire Reserve and Venture X now get the same thing at HKG, the Priority Pass lounges, with Sapphire Reserve's free guests the only real difference. Venture X is the cheapest way in if you travel alone.
Which HKG lounge is open overnight? The Plaza Premium Lounges near gate 1 and gate 60 run 24 hours and accept Priority Pass and Amex Platinum.
Can I use Priority Pass at Cathay Pacific lounges? No. Cathay's lounges are for Cathay and oneworld premium passengers and elite members only.
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Lounge access rules, guest policies and locations change. Always confirm current details with the airline, lounge operator or card issuer before you travel.
