Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA) - the world-altitude gateway to Tibet at roughly 3,570 metres - runs a proper lounge floor: first and business class lounges sit on the 3rd level of Terminal 3, clustered by airline group around Gates 18-19 (serving the China Eastern, China Southern, Sichuan Airlines and partner block, with Tibet Airlines alongside) and Gate 9 for Air China, whose VIP and CIP rooms on the terminal's east side admit first-class passengers, Phoenix elite tiers and Star Alliance Gold. Just as usefully, the First Class Lounge near Gates 18-19 has welcomed all passengers for a fee regardless of cabin - the practical route for independent travellers. No Priority Pass coverage operates here, so plan around airline status, cabin or paid entry - and remember the altitude: move slowly, hydrate, and let the lounge chair do its real job.
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Cross-trip essentials
Need a ride from the airport?
After the lounge, pre-book a private door-to-door transfer to your hotel. Bookings fulfilled by partner.