Royal Orchid LoungePhuket Airport (HKT)
★3.4(103 reviews)HKT · Domestic Terminal
Thai Airways' calm domestic lounge at Phuket — Star Alliance Gold and Business Class.
The Royal Orchid Lounge is Thai Airways' branded lounge in Phuket's domestic terminal, airside on the 2nd floor. It welcomes Star Alliance Gold status holders and Business Class passengers flying eligible carriers. The lounge has a tranquil, Thai-inspired character — tasteful decor, soft lighting and comfortable seating, with cozy private rooms, a TV area and ample space to spread out. Food is a complimentary hot buffet, with complimentary soft drinks and house wine and beer, and there's free Wi-Fi and flight information for keeping an eye on your departure. It opens daily from 08:00 to 21:00. For Star Alliance and Thai Airways premium passengers flying domestic from Phuket, it's the most consistent branded-airline experience at the airport.
Crowding · generally calm
A quiet, low-noise lounge with free Wi-Fi and private rooms that suit focused work or a calm phone call. Fine for email and light tasks before a domestic flight.
A complimentary hot buffet and food selection, served with complimentary soft drinks and house wine and beer, plus hot and cold beverages. A solid airline-lounge spread for a domestic departure rather than an extensive a la carte offering.
Dietary: Vegetarian options
After clearing security in the domestic terminal, the lounge is on the 2nd floor.
- 01Check in for your domestic flight
- 02Clear the security check
- 03Go up to the 2nd floor
- 04Follow signs to the Royal Orchid Lounge
Landmarks: Domestic departures, 2nd floor
ℹ 2nd floor,6
Star Alliance GoldIncluded: Complimentary hot buffet · Complimentary soft drinks · Complimentary house wine and beer
Star Alliance Gold Status or Business Class Ticket
Flying from HKT without status? These lounges sell day passes:
See bookable lounges at HKTRoyal Orchid Lounge tips
This is Thai Airways' branded lounge — Star Alliance Gold and Business Class get you in.
It opens 08:00–21:00 daily, so it isn't an option for very early or late flights.
The private rooms are a good spot for a quiet call or some focused work.
It's in the domestic terminal — there's a separate Royal Orchid Lounge in the international terminal.
Free Wi-Fi and flight information make it easy to keep an eye on your departure.
Royal Orchid Lounge: frequently asked questions
Star Alliance Gold status holders and Business Class passengers on eligible flights can use the domestic Royal Orchid Lounge.
The lounge opens daily from 08:00 to 21:00, so it isn't available for the earliest or latest domestic flights.
Yes — Thai Airways runs a separate Royal Orchid Lounge in Phuket's international terminal.
