EVA Air Lounge

Kaohsiung’s EVA lounge runs 05:00 to 18:00 most days

This EVA Air Lounge in the International Terminal (I) at Kaohsiung is a small regional outpost, not a Taipei-style flagship, so set expectations accordingly. Hours are 05:00–18:00 on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday, with later closing to 20:30 on Friday and Sunday to cover the evening bank of departures.

You’ll find it airside in the international area, accessed with EVA Air or Star Alliance business-class boarding passes and qualifying status cards. Since Kaohsiung International only has terminals D and I, you’re already in the right place if you’re clearing outbound immigration for an EVA or Star Alliance international flight from I.

EVA lists a snack and beverage bar rather than full meals, so think light bites before a short hop to Taipei or a regional connection, not a full dinner. Expect self-serve soft drinks and simple snacks; use the terminal restaurants in Kaohsiung if you want something more substantial before a 3–5 hour sector.

There is a separate bar area for alcoholic drinks, which EVA specifically calls out among the lounge amenities. Alcohol service makes more sense if you’re on an evening departure on Friday or Sunday when the lounge stays open until 20:30, though actual drink brands and variety are not detailed publicly.

For working, EVA mentions a business center with fax, computers, and wireless internet, so you can clear emails or print basic documents before a long-haul connection. The lounge also has TVs and magazines, which fit more of a short-stay regional profile than an all-day workspace you might find at a larger hub like Taipei Taoyuan.

One important fine print: EVA flags that some services in this lounge incur additional fees. That’s unusual compared with many all-inclusive Star Alliance lounges, so confirm at the front desk before ordering any chargeable extras or using business services beyond basic Wi‑Fi and seating.

Plan around the 18:00 weekday closing time if you’re on a later departure; grab a drink or snack at the lounge first, then move to the gate with something from the public concessions if your flight leaves after the doors lock.