Dalian Airport Lounges
Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport · Dalian, China
Dalian Zhoushuizi International (DLC) runs from a single terminal where the lounges split between the international gates and the domestic main hall. Star Alliance, SkyTeam and oneworld status open the airline lounges, while DragonPass, Priority Pass and walk-in pay-in entry cover the contract lounges near the domestic and China Southern gates.
Content updated June 23, 2026
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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 Dalian Zhoushuizi 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 23, 2026
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First Class Lounge
The First Class Lounge by the international gates is the most widely accessible airline lounge at DLC, taking Star Alliance Gold, SkyTeam Elite Plus and oneworld Emerald status plus business and first class tickets. A solid choice for most travellers flying international out of Dalian.
Air China Lounge
The Air China Lounge on the second floor by gate 20 is the most consistent branded option, serving Star Alliance Gold members and business class passengers with a hot buffet, house wine, beer and liquor. The pick if you are flying Air China or another Star Alliance carrier.
VIP Lounge (Zone A)
The VIP Lounge in Zone A is the most useful DragonPass option, sitting airside in the main terminal after passport control and security with Wi-Fi, snacks, soups and finger food. A reliable membership lounge for domestic and main-hall departures.
International First Class Lounge
The International First Class Lounge opposite gate 26 welcomes pay-in guests, so you can buy your way in without airline status or a specific membership. A straightforward walk-in option in the international area at Dalian.
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The Air China Premium Lounge at Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport welcomes pay-in guests, so you can buy your way in without Star Alliance status or a membership card. It offers…
Business Lounge
★3.9The Business Lounge is airside in the main terminal at Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport, near gate 14. It is the one DLC contract lounge that takes both DragonPass and Priority Pass,…
The Business Travel Lounge is airside in the main terminal at Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport, on Level 3 near gate 14. It is reachable on DragonPass and offers Wi-Fi, a cold food…
The China Southern First and Business Class Gold/Silver/Elite Plus Lounge at Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport is the Priority Pass route into a China Southern lounge here. It offers…
The China Southern Sky Pearl Lounge sits in the International Terminal at Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport, opposite gate 23. It welcomes pay-in guests and premium passengers…
The International First Class Lounge is in the International Terminal at Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport, opposite gate 26, and welcomes pay-in guests. It is the clearest walk-in…
The South Airlines (China Southern) First Class and Business Class Pearl Member Lounge is airside in Terminal 1 at Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport, near gate 23 after the security…
The VIP Lounge in Zone A is airside in the main terminal at Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport, reached by going downstairs next to gate 19 after passport control and security. It is…
Air China Lounge
★3.9The Air China Lounge sits on the second floor by gate 20 in Terminal 1 at Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport. It serves Star Alliance Gold members and business class passengers, with a…
The Airport Authority Lounge is on the third floor of the international area at Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport. It serves Star Alliance Gold members and business class passengers,…
The First Class Lounge sits by the international gates at Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport, opposite gate 26. It is the most widely accessible airline lounge at DLC, taking Star…
Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport lounges by terminal.
International Gates
Dalian's international departures sit on one side of the terminal, around gates 20 to 26. This is where the airline and alliance lounges cluster — the First Class Lounge opposite gate 26 takes Star Alliance, SkyTeam and oneworld status, the Air China Lounge by gate 20 serves Star Alliance, and the China Southern lounges near gate 23 are reachable on DragonPass, Priority Pass or pay-in entry. The Airport Authority Lounge on the third floor adds another Star Alliance option.
- —Airline and alliance lounges concentrate around the international gates
- —First Class Lounge opposite gate 26 takes Star Alliance, SkyTeam and oneworld
- —Air China Lounge by gate 20 serves Star Alliance Gold and business class
- —China Southern lounges near gate 23 split across DragonPass, Priority Pass and pay-in
Main Terminal (Domestic)
The domestic side of the main terminal holds the DragonPass and Priority Pass contract lounges, all airside after security. The VIP Lounge in Zone A near gate 19, the Business Travel Lounge by gate 14 and the Business Lounge nearby are the everyday membership options for travellers on domestic departures, with Wi-Fi, snacks and soft drinks.
- —Contract lounges sit airside on the domestic side of the main terminal
- —VIP Lounge Zone A near gate 19 is the main DragonPass option
- —Business Travel and Business lounges by gate 14 also take DragonPass
- —The Business Lounge near gate 14 additionally accepts Priority Pass
How to get into lounges at DLC.
Dalian splits cleanly between airline lounges and contract lounges. Star Alliance, SkyTeam and oneworld status open the airline-aligned lounges around the international gates, while DragonPass and Priority Pass are the two memberships that matter for the contract lounges on the domestic side and at China Southern. A few lounges also sell walk-in pay-in entry, so you can get in without status or a card.
Airline & alliance lounges
Star Alliance Gold members reach the Air China Lounge, the Airport Authority Lounge and the First Class Lounge; SkyTeam Elite Plus and oneworld Emerald passengers also use the First Class Lounge. Access follows your frequent-flyer tier or a business or first class ticket on an eligible carrier.
Star Alliance
SkyTeam
oneworldDragonPass
DragonPass is the most useful membership for the contract lounges at Dalian, covering the VIP Lounge in Zone A, the Business Travel Lounge, the Business Lounge and the China Southern Pearl member lounge near gate 23. Check the per-lounge page for the exact terminal and gate.
DragonPassPriority Pass
Priority Pass works at the Business Lounge near gate 14 and the China Southern First and Business Class lounge. Coverage is narrower than DragonPass, so confirm your specific lounge before you travel.
Priority PassWalk-in pay-in entry
Several Dalian lounges welcome pay-in guests at the door, including the International First Class Lounge opposite gate 26, the Air China Premium Lounge and the China Southern Sky Pearl Lounge. This lets you pay per visit without airline status or a membership card.
Business & First class ticket
A business or first class ticket on Air China, China Southern or an alliance partner gets you into the matching lounge directly — the simplest route if you are flying premium out of Dalian, with no membership needed.
China SouthernKnow before you go.
International vs domestic side
- —The airline and alliance lounges cluster around the international gates (roughly gates 20 to 26), while the DragonPass and Priority Pass contract lounges sit on the domestic side of the main terminal.
- —Match your lounge to whether you are flying international or domestic before you clear security.
- —Gate references on the lounge pages (gate 14, 19, 20, 23, 26) are the quickest way to tell which side you need.
Lead with DragonPass
- —DragonPass covers more Dalian contract lounges than Priority Pass — if you only carry one, it opens more doors here.
- —Priority Pass is limited to the Business Lounge and the China Southern First and Business Class lounge, so check coverage before relying on it.
- —The VIP Lounge in Zone A is the easiest DragonPass option to find, just downstairs by gate 19.
Pay-per-visit works here
- —Several lounges welcome pay-in guests, so you can get in without status or a membership card.
- —The International First Class Lounge opposite gate 26 is the clearest walk-in option on the international side.
- —Pay-in entry is handy if the airline lounges are restricted to your alliance and you do not hold the right status.
Check opening hours
- —Lounge hours at Dalian are tied to flight banks — the Air China Lounge runs roughly 05:30 to 23:00 and the VIP Lounge 06:00 to 22:00.
- —Some China Southern lounges open from early morning until the last China Southern flight, so late departures may find them open.
- —If you have an early or late flight, confirm the lounge is open before you count on it.
Frequently asked, frequently answered.
We track 11 lounges at Dalian Zhoushuizi International (DLC). The airline and alliance lounges cluster around the international gates, while the DragonPass and Priority Pass contract lounges sit on the domestic side of the main terminal.
Yes. Priority Pass is accepted at the Business Lounge near gate 14 and at the China Southern First and Business Class lounge. Coverage is narrower than DragonPass, so check that your specific lounge takes Priority Pass before you travel.
Yes. DragonPass is the most useful membership at Dalian, covering the VIP Lounge in Zone A, the Business Travel Lounge, the Business Lounge and the China Southern Pearl member lounge near gate 23.
Yes. Several lounges welcome pay-in guests at the door, including the International First Class Lounge opposite gate 26, the Air China Premium Lounge and the China Southern Sky Pearl Lounge, so you can pay per visit without airline status or a card.
For the widest airline access, the First Class Lounge opposite gate 26 takes Star Alliance, SkyTeam and oneworld status. If you are flying Air China or another Star Alliance carrier, the Air China Lounge by gate 20 is the most consistent branded option.
Yes. The Air China Lounge is on the second floor by gate 20 and serves Star Alliance Gold members and business class passengers, with a hot buffet, house wine, beer and liquor. A separate Air China Premium Lounge welcomes pay-in guests.
Yes. China Southern has lounges near gate 23 reachable on DragonPass, Priority Pass or walk-in pay-in entry, serving China Southern premium passengers and eligible Sky Pearl members. Check the per-lounge page for the access route that matches your membership.
Yes. The contract lounges on the domestic side and the airline lounges by the international gates all sit airside, so you will pass security (and passport control for international departures) before reaching them.