Plaza Premium Lounge (VIP Building)
★4.4(626 reviews)TAO · Main Terminal · airside
Qingdao's most complete lounge — airside Priority Pass with showers and an early start.
The Plaza Premium Lounge in the VIP Building is the most complete lounge at Qingdao Jiaodong International Airport. It sits airside, reached after passport control and security and located obliquely opposite the gate at A Concourse 01, and admits Priority Pass members. Opening early at 05:30 and running through to 22:30, it suits the airport's early and long-haul departures, and it's the only TAO lounge that lists shower facilities. The space follows the familiar Plaza Premium template — a hot and cold buffet with local Qingdao-style noodles, soft drinks and a small bar with house wine and beer, fast Wi-Fi, flight screens and comfortable seating in muted, calming tones. For travellers carrying Priority Pass, it's the natural choice at Qingdao.
Crowding · usually uncrowded
A work-friendly spot with reliable, fast Wi-Fi and power outlets near most seating, though dedicated desk space is limited and most seating is lounge-style. Fine for email, calls and video calls before a flight.
A self-service hot and cold spread mixing local Chinese dishes with international options — the standout being Qingdao-style noodles — alongside soft drinks and a small bar with house wine and beer. The variety is somewhat limited and there are no live cooking stations, but the quality is solid.
Dietary: Vegetarian · Halal · Gluten-free
After passport control and the security check, the lounge is in the VIP Building, located obliquely opposite the gate at A Concourse 01.
- 01Clear passport control and security in Terminal 1
- 02Head toward A Concourse 01
- 03Look for the VIP Building / Plaza Premium signage
- 04The lounge is obliquely opposite the A Concourse 01 gate
Landmarks: A Concourse 01 · VIP Building · Duty-free area
ℹ Airside - After passport control and security check, the lounge is located obliquely opposite to the gate of A Concourse 01.
Priority PassIncluded: Complimentary snacks · Complimentary soft drinks · Complimentary house wine and beer
Facts checked by LoungeDeal on Jul 17, 2026
- —Children under 2 enter free
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Make the most of it.
This is the only TAO lounge listing shower facilities — useful before an early or long-haul flight.
It opens at 05:30, earlier than most Qingdao lounges, so it works for first departures.
Bring your Priority Pass card — it's the access route here.
If you carry DragonPass instead, head for International VIP CLUB2 on the international side.
Try the local Qingdao-style noodles from the self-service spread.
Quick answers.
Yes — the Plaza Premium Lounge in the VIP Building admits Priority Pass members. Present your card and boarding pass at reception.
Yes — this is the only Qingdao lounge that lists shower facilities, which makes it a practical base before an early or long-haul departure.
It opens early at 05:30 and runs through to 22:30, so it covers the airport's first departures.