Panzhihua Airport Lounges
Panzhihua Bao'anying Airport[1] · Panzhihua, China
Panzhihua Bao'anying (PZI) is a small regional airport in southwest Sichuan, China, and we track two lounges here, both on the departures level after security. One is a Star Alliance airline lounge for Gold members and business-class flyers; the other is a pay-in First Class Lounge that also welcomes Priority Pass holders.
Content updated June 25, 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 Panzhihua Bao'anying Airport[1] 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 25, 2026
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Airport lounge
The Airport Lounge on the departure floor is the better-equipped of Panzhihua's two lounges, with Wi-Fi, magazines, snacks and hot and cold drinks. It's a Star Alliance lounge, so Gold members and business-class passengers get in — the most comfortable wait at this small airport.
Airport lounge
If you hold Star Alliance Gold status or a business-class ticket, the Airport Lounge is your spot at PZI. It sits on the departures level after security and offers Wi-Fi, snacks and hot and cold beverages — a quiet place to settle before a regional flight.
First Class Lounge
The First Class Lounge is the pay-in option at Panzhihua, located at domestic departures after security on the right. It welcomes walk-in guests who buy entry as well as Priority Pass members, so you can get in without airline status.
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The First Class Lounge at Panzhihua Bao'anying (PZI) is the pay-in lounge at this small Sichuan airport. It's located at domestic departures, after security, on the right. The lounge…
Airport lounge
★4.5The Airport Lounge at Panzhihua Bao'anying (PZI) sits on the departure floor airside, after security. It's a Star Alliance lounge, open to Star Alliance Gold status holders and passengers…
Panzhihua Bao'anying Airport[1] lounges by terminal.
Main Terminal
Panzhihua Bao'anying is a single-terminal regional airport, and both of its lounges sit on the departures level after security. The Airport Lounge is a Star Alliance lounge for Gold members and business-class passengers, while the First Class Lounge at domestic departures is a pay-in option that also takes Priority Pass. Neither is large, but both give you somewhere quieter to wait than the main gate area.
- —Both lounges are on the departure floor, after security
- —The Airport Lounge is for Star Alliance Gold and business-class passengers
- —The First Class Lounge is pay-in and accepts Priority Pass
- —Small regional terminal — lounges are compact
How to get into lounges at PZI.
Panzhihua is a small airport with two lounges and a short list of ways in. Star Alliance Gold members and business-class passengers use the Airport Lounge; everyone else can pay in at the First Class Lounge, which also accepts Priority Pass. There's no spread of credit-card or alliance-wide partner access here — keep it simple and check which lounge matches how you're getting in.
Star Alliance
The Airport Lounge admits Star Alliance Gold status holders and passengers travelling in business class on a Star Alliance carrier. Present your card and boarding pass at the door.
Star AllianceWalk-in day pass
The First Class Lounge sells entry to pay-in guests, so you can buy your way in without airline status or a membership. It's at domestic departures, after security on the right.
Priority Pass
The First Class Lounge welcomes Priority Pass members alongside its pay-in guests. Check the per-lounge page and confirm acceptance on arrival, as coverage at small regional airports can change.
Priority PassBusiness class ticket
A business-class ticket on a Star Alliance carrier gets you into the Airport Lounge directly — the simplest route if you're flying premium out of Panzhihua, with no separate membership needed.
Star AllianceKnow before you go.
Match the lounge to your access
- —If you have Star Alliance Gold status or a business-class ticket, head for the Airport Lounge.
- —Without status, the First Class Lounge is the one to use — it sells pay-in entry and takes Priority Pass.
- —Both lounges are on the departures level, so clear security first.
Keep expectations regional
- —Panzhihua is a small airport, so its lounges are compact and the amenity list is short.
- —The Airport Lounge offers Wi-Fi, magazines, snacks and hot and cold drinks — enough for a comfortable wait, not a full meal.
- —Don't count on showers, sleeping areas or a staffed bar here.
Finding the lounges
- —The First Class Lounge is at domestic departures, after security, on your right.
- —The Airport Lounge is on the departure floor; look for lounge signage once you're airside.
- —Because the terminal is small, both are a short walk from the gates.
Plan around the schedule
- —Panzhihua runs a limited regional schedule, so lounge opening can track flight times rather than staying open all day.
- —Arrive with a little buffer and confirm the lounge is open before you rely on it.
- —If both lounges are closed for your departure, the main terminal seating is your fallback.
Frequently asked, frequently answered.
We track two lounges at Panzhihua Bao'anying (PZI), both on the departures level after security. One is a Star Alliance airline lounge and the other is a pay-in First Class Lounge that also accepts Priority Pass.
Yes. The First Class Lounge at Panzhihua welcomes Priority Pass members as well as pay-in guests. It's at domestic departures, after security on the right. Confirm acceptance on arrival, as coverage at small regional airports can change.
Yes. The First Class Lounge sells pay-in entry, so you can buy your way in without Star Alliance status or a business-class ticket. It also accepts Priority Pass.
Yes. The Airport Lounge on the departure floor is a Star Alliance lounge. It admits Star Alliance Gold status holders and passengers flying in business class on a Star Alliance carrier.
The Airport Lounge offers Wi-Fi, magazines, snacks and hot and cold beverages. As a small regional airport, Panzhihua's lounges are compact, so expect a comfortable wait rather than a full-service lounge with showers or a staffed bar.
Both lounges are on the departures level after security in the single main terminal. The First Class Lounge is at domestic departures, after security on the right; the Airport Lounge is on the departure floor airside.
Yes. Both lounges sit airside on the departures level, so you'll pass through security first before you can reach either one.
If you have Star Alliance Gold status or a business-class ticket, the Airport Lounge is the better-equipped choice, with Wi-Fi, magazines, snacks and hot and cold drinks. Without status, the pay-in First Class Lounge is your option.