First Class Lounge

Most XIY guides only mention VIP Lounge V38 in T3

In Terminal 3 at Xi'an Xianyang, the "First Class Lounge" label often blurs into the generic VIP Lounge V38 setup, so expect a fairly standard domestic Chinese contract lounge rather than a distinct flagship space. This lounge sits airside in T3, serving domestic departures, and access runs on a pay-per-use basis if you don’t hold a qualifying card or airline status.

Hours at similar T3 contract lounges at XIY typically track the first to last domestic departures, roughly 06:00 until around 22:30, and you should assume this First Class Lounge follows that pattern. Because it’s inside Terminal 3, you clear security first, then head to the upper-level lounge zone used by VIP Lounge V38 and other pay-in rooms; build in at least 20–30 minutes from security to settle in and grab a seat.

Pay-per-use entry at Chinese domestic lounges like this usually lands around 150–200 CNY per person, occasionally discounted via local apps or bank cards, so check with the front desk in T3 before tapping your card. Once inside, expect the standard mix of self-serve soft drinks, tea, basic coffee machines, and a few hot dishes rotated through the day, often rice, noodles, and one or two meat options, with instant noodles as the late-night fallback.

Seating in these T3 contract lounges tends to be rows of armchairs and small side tables set fairly close together, with a limited number of power outlets clustered near the walls and support columns. Wi‑Fi usually runs through the airport network at XIY, so be ready to scan your passport or input a Chinese mobile number at the portal; allow 5 minutes at the start to sort connectivity before you start downloading shows.

Showers are hit-or-miss in smaller domestic pay-in lounges at Chinese airports, and no consistent independent reports confirm them for this particular First Class Lounge in Terminal 3. If a shower matters on a long multi-segment day, ask the staff at check-in in T3 before you pay for access, and have a backup plan in the public restrooms near your exact gate.

With almost all independent coverage pointing to VIP Lounge V38 as the main T3 option, treat the First Class Lounge name as interchangeable with that general contract-lounge setup. Practical move: before you commit to the pay-per-use fee, walk past once, count open seats in under a minute, and only pay if you can spot a power outlet and a quiet-ish corner you actually want to sit in.