Summary
- Rest and chill out in style on the refurbished Emirates Lounge, with seating for 130+, showers, and a buffet.
- Complimentary access is on the market for Emirates first and business class flyers and eligible Skywards members.
- Refreshed dining options, WiFi, and a prayer room can be found for passengers flying from HKG to Dubai.
Following a major refurbishment, the Emirates Lounge at Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) has officially reopened its doors. The space features seating for over 130 people, showers, and a luxurious buffet.
Rest and chill out in style.
Passengers flying with Emirates in first and business class are provided complimentary access to the space, which measures almost 7,000 square feet, as are eligible Emirates Skywards members. Situated adjoining to Gate 40 on Level 7, the lounge features design touches to echo the sleek sophistication of the Emirates brand while providing a functional area for travelers to unwind and prepare for his or her next flight.
![An Emirates first class suite.](https://static1.simpleflyingimages.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/emirates-1.png)
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The refurbishment increased the capability to 132 seats in various arrangements, from large chairs to cozy sofas. Complimentary WiFi is provided for all, and passengers can make the most of on-site shower facilities and a dedicated prayer room.
Photo: Emirates
The dining options have also been refreshed, with an intensive buffet featuring local and Oriental cuisine specialties alongside “irresistible” classic Hong Kong desserts.
Who can visit?
The redesigned space caters to passengers on Emirate’s two day by day direct flights from Hong Kong to Dubai International Airport (DBX) and the third day by day service via Bangkok. The lounge is open day by day from 15:30 to 00:30, allowing passengers to reach roughly three hours before the day’s first flight and remain open till just before the midnight departure.
The carrier’s Airbus A380 superjumbos currently operates certainly one of the day by day Dubai flights and the Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) rotation. The second day by day Dubai service, which began last 12 months, is operated by a Boeing 777-300ER. The departures are as follows:
Flight |
Destination |
Departure |
Arrival |
---|---|---|---|
EK381 (A380) |
Dubai |
00:35 |
04:55 |
EK383 (777-ER) |
Dubai |
18:15 |
23:05 |
EK385 (A380) |
Bangkok |
21:30 |
23:35 |
Feeding into these flights are passengers connecting in Hong Kong. Emirates has interline agreements with Cathay Pacific and Hong Kong Airlines, amongst others. Passengers flying in economy or premium economy might also access the lounge, provided they’re Emirates Skywards Platinum or Gold members.
Photo: Emirates
Elsewhere in Hong Kong, Emirates recently expanded its complimentary Chauffeur-drive service to incorporate business class passengers. Combined with dedicated check-in counters, the service is poised to make sure a more seamless travel experience for upper-class passengers on the airline.
Alternative options at Hong Kong International
Not flying in first or buisness class? Fear not; Hong Kong Airport is home to quite just a few lounges. Home carrier Cathay Pacific maintains five lounges across the airport, while third-party operator Plaza Premium has 4. Hong Kong Airlines passengers can visit Club Altus, and Qantas passengers even have a dedicated lounge. Star Alliance passengers may also visit the Singapore Airlines SilverKris Lounge near gate 5.
![Hong Kong Airlines Airbus A330-300 at Hong Kong International Airport](https://static1.simpleflyingimages.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/shutterstock_1529631773.jpg)
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