The More Premium Lounge

Opened back in 1997, this is Taiwan’s pioneer independent lounge brand, but Kaohsiung’s branch shows its age.

The More Premium Lounge in the International Terminal (I) runs daily from 05:30 to 21:30, sitting airside for international departures and open to Priority Pass members plus walk‑in guests paying at the door. It sits on the older side of Kaohsiung International Airport, and reviews regularly call out dated furniture and worn carpets compared with newer contract lounges at other airports.

Food is the weak point here: travelers report a small counter with a few hot trays, basic snacks, and limited drinks rather than a full meal service. Expect simple items like instant noodles, a couple of hot dishes, and canned soft drinks, not a full buffet spread, and build in time to grab something stronger in the I terminal food court if you have a longer layover.

Alcohol options also rank low: several reviewers mention only basic beer in cans with no spirits or wine list, so anyone hoping for a pre‑flight cocktail should plan on the public bar area near the international gates instead. Coffee and tea come from standard machines, and water is from a dispenser, so quality sits more in line with a standard airport waiting area than a premium lounge bar.

Seating capacity is modest, and in the evening bank of outbound flights between 18:00 and 20:30 the place can feel crowded and noisy. Power outlets are fewer than you’d expect in a lounge built before the smartphone era; you may need to hunt along the walls for a free socket, so charge in the main terminal if your devices are already low.

The operator’s long history across Taoyuan, Taichung, and Kaohsiung gives the brand some name recognition, but multiple TripAdvisor reviews say the Kaohsiung lounge no longer measures up on comfort or food quality and some passengers now skip it entirely. If your Priority Pass visit would otherwise cost a guest fee around the usual USD 30 range, think hard about whether a quiet corner by the I‑gates and a takeaway meal might serve you better.

Practical tip: if you still want a seat and Wi‑Fi before an international flight from Kaohsiung, pop in right after security in Terminal I, grab a drink, check your email, and then move back toward your specific gate 30 minutes before boarding to avoid the crunch and limited outlets.