
No. 39 - SAA Lounge
PVG · Terminal 1
T1 Gate 39: SAA-branded contract lounge with DragonPass.
No.39 SAA Lounge at PVG T1 is a contract-operated lounge near Gate 39. DragonPass and contracted airline access. Hot Chinese mains, noodle service, full bar. Compact — useful for short waits before T1 international departures.
Crowding · moderate
Workable for short stays.
Contract-tier hot Chinese — workable.
Dietary: Vegetarian
Inside T1 airside, near Gate 39.
- 01Clear security at T1
- 02Clear passport control
- 03Walk to Gate 39 area
- 04Follow signs to No.39 SAA Lounge
Landmarks: Gate 39
ℹ Terminal 1, Gate 39, AfterSecurity
Included: Complimentary snacks · Complimentary soft drinks
oneworld Sapphire Status or Business Class Ticket
Flying from PVG without status? These lounges sell day passes:
Make the most of it.
DragonPass primary route.
Compact — short stays only.
Hot noodles reliable.
Near Gate 39 — quick walk to many T1 gates.
T1 quieter than T2 in most windows.
Quick answers.
Verify before walking up — DragonPass is the reliable route.
SAA is the lounge brand operator at PVG T1 — not South African Airways. Contract lounge.

