CIP LoungeDa Lat Airport (DLI)
★3.2(20 reviews)DLI
Lien Khuong's SkyTeam lounge — a quiet cold-buffet space for status and premium-cabin flyers.
The CIP Lounge is the SkyTeam-aligned lounge at Lien Khuong Airport, the regional gateway to Da Lat in Vietnam's Central Highlands. It sits between gates 1 and 2, so it's straightforward to reach once you're at the gate area. Access is for SkyTeam Elite Plus members travelling on an eligible flight and for business- or first-class passengers, rather than the membership-card crowd. Inside it's a quiet, relaxed space: a cold buffet of snacks and light bites, a bar that includes wine, soft drinks, complimentary Wi-Fi and newspapers and magazines, with spa services also offered. There's no hot food, and seating is lounge-style rather than at desks, so it's better suited to unwinding before a flight than to serious work. The lounge runs roughly from early morning to early evening, so it covers most daytime Da Lat departures.
Crowding · typically uncrowded
A workable spot for light tasks with reliable Wi-Fi, though power outlets are limited and seating is lounge-style rather than at desks — bring a portable charger if you need to work.
A modest cold spread — snacks and light bites rather than a full buffet, as there's no hot food — alongside a bar that includes wine, plus soft drinks. The selection is small but fresh, suited to a light pre-flight bite.
Dietary: Vegetarian
After security, head towards gates 1 and 2; the CIP Lounge is signposted between the two gates, behind glass doors.
- 01Proceed through security
- 02Head towards gates 1 and 2
- 03Look for the CIP Lounge sign between the gates
- 04Enter through the glass doors
Landmarks: Security checkpoint · Gate 1 · Gate 2
ℹ Between gate 1 and gate 2
SkyTeam Elite PlusSkyTeam Elite Plus Status or Business/First Class Ticket
Flying from DLI without status? These lounges sell day passes:
See bookable lounges at DLICIP Lounge tips
Access is for SkyTeam Elite Plus members and business- or first-class passengers — check your status or ticket first.
Bring a portable charger, as power outlets are limited.
There's no hot food, so don't count on a full meal — it's a cold spread of snacks and light bites.
Arrive early to enjoy the lounge at its quietest.
If you don't have SkyTeam status, the SH Premium Lounge on level 2 takes DragonPass, Priority Pass or a paid day pass instead.
CIP Lounge: frequently asked questions
Access is for SkyTeam Elite Plus members on an eligible flight and for business- or first-class passengers. It isn't a general pay-in lounge.
No — the CIP Lounge offers a cold buffet of snacks and light bites rather than a hot buffet.
No, the lounge does not offer shower facilities.
It's between gates 1 and 2, behind glass doors and signposted once you're past security.
