Lanzhou Airport Lounges
Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport · Lanzhou, China
Lanzhou Zhongchuan International (LHW) is the main gateway for Gansu province in northwest China, and we track seven lounges here. Most cluster in Terminal 3 and reach travellers through DragonPass and Priority Pass, alongside SkyTeam and Star Alliance lounges and a China Eastern room near security. A few sell pay-per-visit entry.
Content updated June 24, 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 Lanzhou Zhongchuan 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.
Ruyixing VIP Lounge
The Ruyixing VIP Lounge in Terminal 3 is a reliable Priority Pass option at Lanzhou, with a calm, modern interior and comfortable seating. It's a straightforward way in for cardholders who don't have airline status, and it keeps long daytime hours.
T3 VIP Lounge (Domestic)
The T3 VIP Lounge (Domestic) sits airside in Terminal 3 by Gate D60 and opens to DragonPass members. It adds tarmac views and a relaxation zone with massage chairs, making it the standout pick if you carry DragonPass.
China Eastern First Class Lounge
The China Eastern First Class Lounge, by security channel 12, serves China Eastern and SkyTeam premium passengers. It's a quiet, understated room and the most consistent branded-airline experience at Lanzhou.
First Class Lounge
The First Class Lounge opens to Star Alliance premium and eligible status passengers, with a calm, minimalist interior and a mix of private and communal seating. The pick if you're flying a Star Alliance carrier out of Lanzhou.
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VIP Lounge
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Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport lounges by terminal.
Terminal 3
Terminal 3 is Lanzhou's main passenger terminal and holds most of the airport's lounges. The contract lounges here are reachable on DragonPass and Priority Pass and sit airside after security — the T3 VIP Lounge (Domestic) is by Gate D60 on the second floor, with the Ruyixing VIP Lounge and a second VIP Lounge also in this terminal.
- —Largest cluster of lounges at LHW, airside after security
- —DragonPass opens the T3 VIP Lounge (Domestic) by Gate D60
- —Priority Pass is accepted at the Ruyixing VIP Lounge and the VIP Lounge
- —Modern interiors with tarmac views and quiet seating zones
Airline & Other Lounges
Beyond the Terminal 3 contract lounges, Lanzhou has airline and alliance lounges in other parts of the airport. The China Eastern lounges sit near security channel 12 for SkyTeam and China Eastern passengers, while Star Alliance travellers are served by lounges on the main departure floor and in Terminal 1. Check your airline and terminal before clearing security.
- —China Eastern First Class Lounge and China Eastern Lounge near security channel 12
- —SkyTeam premium and China Eastern passengers served at the China Eastern rooms
- —Star Alliance lounges on the main departure floor and in Terminal 1
- —A China Eastern room also sells pay-per-visit entry
How to get into lounges at LHW.
Lanzhou is a membership-led airport — DragonPass and Priority Pass between them open the Terminal 3 VIP lounges, which are the easiest way in if you don't have airline status. SkyTeam and China Eastern passengers use the China Eastern lounges near security, Star Alliance status reaches the alliance lounges, and at least one lounge sells walk-in entry. Always confirm the terminal your lounge is in before you clear security.
DragonPass
DragonPass opens the T3 VIP Lounge (Domestic) in Terminal 3, airside by Gate D60. It's a useful membership at Lanzhou, particularly for domestic departures from Terminal 3.
DragonPassPriority Pass
Priority Pass is accepted at the Ruyixing VIP Lounge and the VIP Lounge in Terminal 3. Confirm the specific lounge and its hours on the per-lounge page before you travel.
Priority PassAirline & alliance lounges
China Eastern and other SkyTeam premium passengers use the China Eastern lounges near security channel 12, while Star Alliance status and premium-cabin passengers reach the alliance lounges on the main departure floor and in Terminal 1. Access follows your ticket and frequent-flyer tier.
SkyTeam
Star Alliance
China EasternWalk-in day pass
At least one China Eastern lounge at Lanzhou sells pay-per-visit entry, so you can buy your way in without a membership or status. Check the per-lounge page for current pricing and conditions.
Business & First class ticket
A premium-cabin ticket on China Eastern or a SkyTeam or Star Alliance partner gets you into that airline's Lanzhou lounge directly — the simplest route if you're flying business or first out of LHW.
China EasternSkyTeamStar AllianceKnow before you go.
Lead with a lounge membership
- —DragonPass and Priority Pass between them open the Terminal 3 VIP lounges — the easiest way in if you don't have airline status.
- —Most of Lanzhou's contract lounges are in Terminal 3, so check the terminal you're flying from before clearing security.
- —Coverage differs by lounge: DragonPass opens the T3 VIP Lounge, while Priority Pass works at the Ruyixing and VIP lounges.
Airline and alliance access
- —China Eastern and SkyTeam passengers head for the China Eastern lounges near security channel 12.
- —Star Alliance status and premium-cabin passengers use the alliance lounges on the main departure floor and in Terminal 1.
- —A premium-cabin ticket on your airline is often the simplest route in — no membership needed.
Pay-per-visit
- —At least one China Eastern lounge sells walk-in entry, so you can pay per visit without a membership.
- —If the membership lounges are full or closed, a pay-in option is a useful fallback.
- —Check the per-lounge page for current pricing before you rely on paying at the door.
Timing & layout
- —The Terminal 3 lounges keep long daytime hours but aren't all 24-hour — confirm opening times for early or late flights.
- —The T3 VIP Lounge (Domestic) is airside by Gate D60 with tarmac views — give yourself time to find it after security.
- —Lanzhou's lounges are generally quiet, so they're a calm place to wait between the daytime departure peaks.
Frequently asked, frequently answered.
We track seven lounges at Lanzhou Zhongchuan International (LHW). Most are in Terminal 3 and reachable on DragonPass or Priority Pass, alongside China Eastern and SkyTeam lounges near security and Star Alliance lounges on the main departure floor and in Terminal 1.
Yes. Priority Pass is accepted at the Ruyixing VIP Lounge and the VIP Lounge in Terminal 3. Check the specific lounge and its opening hours on the per-lounge page before you travel, as coverage varies by lounge.
Yes. DragonPass opens the T3 VIP Lounge (Domestic) in Terminal 3, which sits airside by Gate D60 on the second floor. It's a useful membership for domestic departures from Terminal 3.
Yes. At least one China Eastern lounge at Lanzhou sells pay-per-visit entry, so you can buy your way in without Priority Pass, DragonPass or airline status. Check the per-lounge page for current pricing and conditions.
Yes. The China Eastern First Class Lounge sits near security channel 12 and serves China Eastern and SkyTeam premium passengers. There is also a China Eastern Lounge near the same checkpoint that offers pay-per-visit access.
Terminal 3 holds the T3 VIP Lounge (Domestic), reachable on DragonPass, plus the Ruyixing VIP Lounge and a second VIP Lounge, both on Priority Pass. They sit airside after security.
Yes. Star Alliance status and premium-cabin passengers can use the lounge on the main departure floor and the First Class Lounge in Terminal 1. Access depends on your ticket and frequent-flyer tier.
No. Most Lanzhou lounges keep long daytime hours rather than running around the clock — the Terminal 3 VIP lounges are typically open from early morning until late evening. Check the per-lounge page for exact opening times before an early or late flight.