Penang Airport Lounges
Penang International Airport · Penang, Malaysia
Penang International (PEN) is a compact single-terminal airport, and every lounge here is run by Plaza Premium. There are separate Plaza Premium lounges for domestic and international departures, all airside after security on the mezzanine and upper levels. Access is mainly through Priority Pass, DragonPass, oneworld status or a paid day pass.
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 Penang 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
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Plaza Premium Lounge (International Departures)
The Plaza Premium Lounge for International Departures has the widest access at PEN — Priority Pass, DragonPass and oneworld all get you in, and you can also pay a walk-in day pass. It sits airside on the mezzanine near Gate A3 with showers, a hot and cold buffet and a bar, making it the most flexible choice for international travellers.
Plaza Premium Lounge (Domestic Departures)
The Plaza Premium Lounge for Domestic Departures is the go-to Priority Pass option at Penang, sitting airside on the mezzanine level after security. It offers showers, a hot and cold buffet and a bar, so domestic flyers carrying Priority Pass have a comfortable place to wait without needing airline status.
Plaza Premium Lounge (Domestic Departures)
The Plaza Premium Lounge for Domestic Departures sells a walk-in day pass alongside Priority Pass and oneworld access, so domestic flyers without a membership can simply pay at the door. It sits airside at Shop S14 after security with showers, a hot and cold buffet and a bar.
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The Plaza Premium Lounge for Domestic Departures at Penang International sits airside on the mezzanine level, after security. It's accepted on Priority Pass and offers showers, a hot and…
The Plaza Premium Lounge for International Departures at Penang International sits airside on the mezzanine level, near Gate A3. It has the widest access of any lounge at PEN — Priority…
Penang International Airport lounges by terminal.
Main Terminal
Penang International operates from a single passenger terminal, and all of its lounges are run by Plaza Premium and sit airside after security. There are dedicated Plaza Premium lounges for domestic and international departures, spread across the mezzanine and Level 2. Access is mostly through Priority Pass, DragonPass, oneworld status or a paid day pass — the international departures lounge has the widest set of options.
- —Single-terminal airport — all lounges are airside after security
- —Every lounge is operated by Plaza Premium
- —International Departures lounge takes Priority Pass, DragonPass and oneworld
- —Domestic lounges cover Priority Pass, oneworld and walk-in day passes
How to get into lounges at PEN.
Every lounge at Penang is a Plaza Premium lounge, so access comes down to the usual Plaza Premium routes: Priority Pass, DragonPass, oneworld status, or a paid walk-in day pass. The International Departures lounge has the broadest access, while the domestic lounges split between Priority Pass and oneworld. All lounges are airside, so clear security first.
Priority Pass
Priority Pass is accepted at the Plaza Premium lounges for Domestic and International Departures at Penang. It's the most useful single membership here for travellers who don't hold airline status.
Priority PassDragonPass
DragonPass opens the Plaza Premium International Departures and Domestic lounges at PEN. Check the per-lounge page to confirm which lounge matches whether you're flying domestic or international.
DragonPassAirline & alliance lounges
oneworld Sapphire and Emerald status holders, and passengers flying business or first class on a oneworld carrier, can use the Plaza Premium International Departures and Domestic lounges. There are no dedicated airline-branded lounges currently operating at Penang.
oneworldWalk-in day pass
Plaza Premium sells a paid day pass at Penang, so you can buy entry without any membership or status. Booking online ahead of time is usually cheaper than paying at the door, and access is subject to capacity.
Know before you go.
It's all Plaza Premium
- —Every lounge at Penang is operated by Plaza Premium — the difference is which one matches your flight and access method.
- —The International Departures lounge has the widest access (Priority Pass, DragonPass, oneworld and paid entry), so it's the most flexible choice if you're flying internationally.
- —Carrying Priority Pass or DragonPass is the simplest way in if you don't have oneworld status.
Domestic vs international
- —Penang has separate Plaza Premium lounges for domestic and international departures — make sure you head to the one airside of your flight's security check.
- —The domestic lounges are split across the mezzanine and Level 2; the international lounge sits on the mezzanine near Gate A3.
- —Once you're airside on your side of security, you can't switch between the domestic and international lounges.
Freshen up and eat
- —All three lounges have shower facilities — handy after a long-haul arrival into Penang or before an onward flight.
- —Each lounge runs a hot and cold buffet with local Malaysian and international dishes.
- —The Domestic and International Departures lounges have a bar; the Level 2 domestic lounge serves soft drinks rather than alcohol.
Timing and capacity
- —Penang is a compact airport, so the lounges are small and can fill at the busy morning and evening departure peaks.
- —A paid day pass is capacity-controlled — booking ahead online both saves money and secures a spot at busy times.
- —Plaza Premium typically allows around a two-hour stay on a paid visit, so time your arrival to suit your boarding.
Frequently asked, frequently answered.
We track three lounges at Penang International (PEN), and all of them are operated by Plaza Premium. There are separate Plaza Premium lounges for domestic departures, international departures and a second domestic lounge, all airside in the single passenger terminal.
Yes. Priority Pass is accepted at the Plaza Premium lounges for Domestic Departures and International Departures at Penang. Both sit airside after security, so clear the checkpoint for your flight first.
Yes. Plaza Premium sells a paid walk-in day pass at Penang, so you can buy entry without Priority Pass, DragonPass or airline status. Booking online ahead of time is usually cheaper than paying at the door, and entry is subject to capacity.
There is no dedicated airline-branded lounge currently operating at Penang. The Cathay Pacific Lounge has been closed, so the Plaza Premium lounges serve oneworld premium-cabin and status passengers instead.
Yes. DragonPass is accepted at the Plaza Premium International Departures lounge and the Plaza Premium Domestic lounge on Level 2. Check the per-lounge page to confirm which one matches your flight.
Yes. All three Plaza Premium lounges at Penang have shower facilities, which are useful after a long arrival or before an onward flight.
The Plaza Premium Lounge for International Departures is the one to head for — it sits airside on the mezzanine near Gate A3 and has the widest access at PEN, taking Priority Pass, DragonPass, oneworld status and a paid day pass.
Yes. Each Plaza Premium lounge runs a hot and cold buffet with local Malaysian and international dishes. The Domestic and International Departures lounges also have a bar, while the Level 2 domestic lounge serves soft drinks.