First/Business Class Lounge
PEK · T3
Air China's Business tier at T3 — Star Gold on CA via the C-concourse upper level.
Air China First/Business Class Lounge at PEK T3 sits on the 4th floor near C31-32 — the standard Business tier counterpart to the First Class Lounge at E20. Access for Air China Business Class passengers, Phoenix Miles Gold and Platinum members, and Star Alliance Gold travelers on Air China-operated flights (broader scope than First Class Lounge — includes domestic + short-haul international). Chinese kitchen with hot mains rotation, manned bar, shower suites.
Crowding · busy at peak
Workable. Some dedicated workstations. Crowded at peak.
✓ Printer available
Standard Air China Business kitchen — Chinese hot mains (mapo tofu, kung pao chicken, fried rice rotation), noodle bar, Western pasta options. Manned bar with Chinese liquor.
Dietary: Vegetarian · Halal labeled where available
After passport control and security at T3, walk to the C-concourse near gates C31-C32. Take escalator to 4th floor.
- 01Clear passport control + security at T3
- 02Walk to C-concourse near C31-C32
- 03Take escalator to 4th floor
- 04Follow First/Business Class Lounge signage
Landmarks: Gates C31-32 · T3 C-concourse 4F
ℹ 4th,C31-32
Included: Complimentary snacks · Complimentary cold buffet · Complimentary soft drinks
Star Alliance Gold Status or First Class Ticket
Flying from PEK without status? These lounges sell day passes:
See bookable lounges at PEKMake the most of it.
The First Class Lounge at E20 is the upgrade if you have Air China First Class or Phoenix Platinum.
Star Alliance Gold on short-haul/intra-Asia CA flights uses this lounge, not First Class.
Crowded around CA evening departures — earlier is better.
Get the noodle bar — fresher than the buffet hot mains.
Showers usually have a short wait at peak.
Quick answers.
No — First Class Lounge (T3 3F E20) is restricted to long-haul international Star Gold. This one (4F C31-32) accepts short-haul + intra-Asia.
No — CA premium / Phoenix Gold+ / Star Gold only.
