First Class Lounge
★3.3(53 reviews)RIZ · Main Terminal · airside
Rizhao's most accessible lounge — DragonPass or Priority Pass, with tarmac views.
The First Class Lounge is the more accessible of Rizhao Shanzihe Airport's two lounges, sitting airside on the second floor of the terminal opposite Gate 7. It's reachable on both DragonPass and Priority Pass, which makes it the default choice for most travellers passing through RIZ. The lounge has floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the tarmac, so natural light fills the space by day and the seating clusters look out over the aircraft. It's an independent contract lounge rather than an airline lounge, with Wi-Fi, air conditioning, snacks, soft drinks, massage chairs and flight-information screens. As a compact regional lounge, it keeps things simple — somewhere quiet and comfortable to wait rather than a full-service flagship — and your stay is capped at around two hours.
Crowding · moderate, busier at flight banks
A workable spot before a flight, with reliable Wi-Fi and power at most seats. Desk space is limited, so it's better for laptop-on-lap email and light work than a serious work session, but it's quiet enough for calls.
A light self-service spread in keeping with a small regional lounge — complimentary snacks alongside hot and cold non-alcoholic drinks. It's enough for a quick bite or a coffee before boarding rather than a full meal.
After clearing the security check, follow signs to the lounges; the First Class Lounge is on the second floor of the terminal building, in the airside area opposite Gate 7.
- 01Clear the security check
- 02Turn right and pass the duty-free shops
- 03Take the escalator to the second floor
- 04Look for the First Class Lounge sign opposite Gate 7
Landmarks: Gate 7 · Second-floor escalator · Duty-free shops
ℹ Airside - After security check, go to the "First Class Lounge" on the second floor of the terminal building's isolation area, opposite Gate 7.
DragonPass
Priority PassIncluded: Complimentary snacks · Complimentary soft drinks
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- —Children under 2 enter free
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Make the most of it.
This is the only RIZ lounge that takes Priority Pass — the other is DragonPass-only.
Arrive early to grab a window seat with the best tarmac view.
Bring a universal adapter, as some power outlets may need one.
Keep an eye on the flight screens — announcements inside can be quiet.
Plan around the roughly two-hour stay limit.
Quick answers.
Yes — the First Class Lounge accepts Priority Pass, as well as DragonPass. It's the only Rizhao lounge that takes Priority Pass.
It's airside on the second floor of the terminal, opposite Gate 7. Clear the security check first, then take the escalator up.
Guests are generally allowed with DragonPass or Priority Pass membership, though additional fees may apply depending on your plan.
Yes — the maximum stay is around two hours, so time your visit to your departure.