Changchun Airport Lounges
Changchun Longjia International Airport · Changchun, China
Changchun Longjia International (CGQ) splits its six lounges across two terminals: Terminal 1 handles international flights and Terminal 2 is domestic. Most are independent first-class lounges reachable on DragonPass, with one Star Alliance lounge, one SkyTeam lounge and a pay-per-visit option. There is no Priority Pass lounge here, so DragonPass is the membership to carry.
Content updated June 24, 2026
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Three bookable lounges at CGQ, picked fresh each day — or browse the full directory below.
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This guide is compiled from airline, alliance and lounge-operator sources plus published access rules from Priority Pass and DragonPass — we haven't independently visited every Changchun Longjia International Airport lounge yet. Nothing here is a paid placement, and the guide is updated as lounges open, close, renovate or change access policies. Read more about how we verify lounge data.
Last updated June 24, 2026
Where we'd actually go.
First Class Lounge
The First Class Lounge near Gate 27 in Terminal 2 has the widest access at CGQ — DragonPass and Star Alliance Gold both get you in — and it is one of the better-equipped lounges here, with Wi-Fi, a hot and cold buffet and air conditioning. A solid all-rounder for domestic departures.
International First Class Lounge
The International First Class Lounge sits airside in Terminal 1 next to the duty-free shop, just past passport control and security. It is the natural choice if you are flying internationally out of Changchun, reachable on DragonPass with Wi-Fi and a cold spread.
First Class Lounge Cgq Gate
The First Class Lounge opposite Gate 15 in Terminal 2 admits all passengers for a fee regardless of cabin, so you can pay per visit without any membership or status. It has Wi-Fi, a hot and cold buffet and air conditioning, making it the most flexible walk-in option at CGQ.
JILIN CAAC Lounge
The JILIN CAAC Lounge on the second floor of Terminal 1 by Gate 1 serves Star Alliance Gold members and business-class passengers. It is the branded alliance option at Changchun, a quiet minimalist space for eligible travellers.
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The Domestic First Class Lounge sits airside in Terminal 2, directly opposite Gate 10, an easy find straight after the domestic security check. Access is on DragonPass, with a walk-in fee…
The First Class Lounge sits airside in Terminal 2 near Gate 27, a short walk past the duty-free shops after security. It has the widest access of any lounge at CGQ — DragonPass members and…
This First Class Lounge sits airside in Terminal 2, opposite Gate 15, in Changchun's domestic terminal. It is the pay-per-visit option at CGQ: it admits all passengers for a fee regardless…
The International First Class Lounge sits airside in Terminal 1, next to the duty-free shop and just past passport control and security. As Terminal 1 is Changchun's international building,…
The Changchun Airport VIP Lounge sits on the first floor of Terminal 2, on the west side near Gate 5. It is the only SkyTeam-accessible lounge at CGQ, open to SkyTeam Elite Plus status…
The JILIN CAAC Lounge is on the second floor of Terminal 1, by Gate 1, in Changchun's international building. It is the Star Alliance option at CGQ, open to Star Alliance Gold members and…
Changchun Longjia International Airport lounges by terminal.
Terminal 1 (International)
Terminal 1 is Changchun's older building and handles all international flights plus some domestic services. Its two lounges sit airside: the International First Class Lounge next to duty-free (reachable on DragonPass) and the JILIN CAAC Lounge by Gate 1 on the second floor for Star Alliance passengers. If you are flying internationally out of CGQ, this is your terminal.
- —Handles all international flights at Changchun, plus some domestic
- —International First Class Lounge is airside, next to duty-free, on DragonPass
- —JILIN CAAC Lounge serves Star Alliance Gold and business-class passengers
- —Both lounges are past passport control and security
Terminal 2 (Domestic)
Terminal 2 opened in 2018 and handles Changchun's domestic flights. It holds the larger share of the airport's lounges, including two DragonPass first-class lounges, a SkyTeam VIP lounge near Gate 5, and a pay-per-visit lounge opposite Gate 15 that admits all passengers for a fee. All are airside after the domestic security check.
- —Newer terminal handling domestic flights, with most of CGQ's lounges
- —Two DragonPass first-class lounges (near Gate 27 and opposite Gate 10)
- —SkyTeam VIP Lounge near Gate 5 on the first floor, west side
- —Pay-per-visit lounge opposite Gate 15 admits all passengers for a fee
How to get into lounges at CGQ.
Changchun is a DragonPass airport first and foremost — that membership opens more lounges here than anything else. There is no Priority Pass lounge at CGQ. Star Alliance Gold reaches the JILIN CAAC Lounge in Terminal 1, SkyTeam Elite Plus opens the VIP Lounge in Terminal 2, and one Terminal 2 lounge sells walk-in entry to anyone for a fee. Always match your lounge to the terminal you are flying from, since Terminal 1 is international and Terminal 2 is domestic.
DragonPass
DragonPass is the single most useful membership at Changchun, accepted at the First Class Lounge near Gate 27, the Domestic First Class Lounge opposite Gate 10 (both Terminal 2) and the International First Class Lounge in Terminal 1. Show your DragonPass with your boarding pass at the door.
DragonPassStar Alliance lounges
Star Alliance Gold members and business-class passengers can use the JILIN CAAC Lounge in Terminal 1 and the First Class Lounge near Gate 27 in Terminal 2. Access follows your alliance tier or premium-cabin ticket.
Star AllianceSkyTeam lounges
SkyTeam Elite Plus status holders and business or first-class passengers can use the Changchun Airport VIP Lounge near Gate 5 in Terminal 2. It is the only SkyTeam-accessible lounge at the airport.
SkyTeamWalk-in day pass
The First Class Lounge opposite Gate 15 in Terminal 2 admits all passengers for a fee, regardless of cabin class, so you can pay per visit at the door without any membership. Pricing is per guest for a set stay.
Business & First class ticket
A business or first-class ticket gets you into your alliance's lounge directly — Star Alliance passengers use the JILIN CAAC Lounge or the Gate 27 lounge, and SkyTeam passengers use the VIP Lounge. No membership card is needed if your ticket qualifies.
Star AllianceSkyTeamKnow before you go.
Lead with DragonPass
- —DragonPass covers more CGQ lounges than any other route — it is the membership to carry here.
- —There is no Priority Pass lounge at Changchun, so don't rely on a Priority Pass card at this airport.
- —Most of the DragonPass lounges are independent first-class lounges rather than airline-branded, so the membership matters more than your carrier.
Mind the terminal
- —Terminal 1 handles international flights and Terminal 2 is domestic — pick a lounge in the terminal you are departing from.
- —If you are flying internationally, the International First Class Lounge and JILIN CAAC Lounge are both in Terminal 1.
- —Domestic departures have more choice in Terminal 2, including the pay-per-visit lounge opposite Gate 15.
Pay-per-visit works here
- —The First Class Lounge opposite Gate 15 in Terminal 2 admits any passenger for a fee, so you can get in without status or a membership.
- —Paying at the door is the simplest route if you hold no lounge card — bring your boarding pass.
- —It is a domestic-terminal lounge, so it suits Terminal 2 departures rather than international ones.
Set your expectations
- —These are compact regional lounges — expect light snacks, soft drinks and a quiet space rather than an extensive buffet.
- —Lounge hours track the flight schedule, roughly early morning to past midnight, so very early or late flights may find shorter hours.
- —Arrive a little early at peak departure banks to be sure of a comfortable seat.
Frequently asked, frequently answered.
We track six lounges at Changchun Longjia International (CGQ). Two are in Terminal 1, which handles international flights, and four are in Terminal 2, the domestic terminal.
No. There is no Priority Pass lounge at Changchun Longjia (CGQ). DragonPass is the membership that opens the most lounges here, so it is the better card to carry for this airport.
Yes. DragonPass is the most useful membership at CGQ. It is accepted at the First Class Lounge near Gate 27 and the Domestic First Class Lounge opposite Gate 10 in Terminal 2, and at the International First Class Lounge in Terminal 1.
Yes. The First Class Lounge opposite Gate 15 in Terminal 2 admits all passengers for a fee, regardless of cabin class, so you can pay per visit at the door without any membership or airline status.
Terminal 1, the international terminal, has the International First Class Lounge (next to duty-free, on DragonPass) and the JILIN CAAC Lounge by Gate 1 on the second floor (for Star Alliance Gold and business-class passengers).
Terminal 2, the domestic terminal, has the First Class Lounge near Gate 27, the Domestic First Class Lounge opposite Gate 10, the Changchun Airport VIP Lounge near Gate 5, and a pay-per-visit First Class Lounge opposite Gate 15.
Yes. The JILIN CAAC Lounge on the second floor of Terminal 1 by Gate 1 serves Star Alliance Gold members and business-class passengers. The First Class Lounge near Gate 27 in Terminal 2 also accepts Star Alliance access.
Yes. The Changchun Airport VIP Lounge near Gate 5 in Terminal 2 is open to SkyTeam Elite Plus status holders and business or first-class passengers. It is the only SkyTeam-accessible lounge at CGQ.