Cathay Pacific Lounge
Vancouver International · Vancouver
Guide by Lounge Frog
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At a glance
One of six lounges in International Terminal, tied for best-rated. An airline lounge with room to get work done in peace, food and drink worth arriving early for, and showers worth building a layover around. It seats around 120, runs a full bar, and has two shower suites to freshen up in. A lounge you'd be glad to have time in. Recorded access options include Cathay Pacific Lounge and oneworld Sapphire/Emerald Lounge Access. Entry conditions and availability apply.
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How it worksWho gets in
Check the program, card, flight and guest conditions before relying on entry.
Cards that get you in: Cathay Mastercard – Priority Banking.
Entry and guest policy
Cathay first/business passengers; Cathay Diamond: 2 guests, Gold: 1 guest, on a oneworld flight the same day.
Location & opening hours
Vancouver International · International Terminal · Near gate D70
Airside in the International Terminal near gate 71 (between gates D70 and D71). Cathay's published hours: Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat 09:35-13:35 and 17:10-01:05; Tue and Sun 09:35-13:35 and 21:05-01:05.
- Opening hours
- Hours not confirmed
- Local time · America/Vancouver
Editorial ratings
14 of 15 metrics scored. The score is the average of the rated metrics; unrated areas are not included.
What a 5 means for each metric
- Seating & comfort
- plenty of comfortable seats, easy to find one
- Quiet
- calm enough to work, read, or nap
- Space
- never feels packed, even at peak
- Food
- real meals, fresh and varied
- Drinks & bar
- good pours, real selection, no nickel-and-diming
- Coffee
- barista-made, not a push-button machine
- Wi-Fi
- fast and reliable for video calls
- Power outlets
- an outlet at every seat
- Workspace
- desks, quiet rooms, phone booths
- Showers
- clean, available without a long wait
- Restrooms
- clean, plentiful, well kept
- Cleanliness
- tables bussed fast, nothing sticky
- Staff & service
- attentive, friendly, quick
- Views & light
- tarmac views, natural light
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Quick answers
Who can get into Cathay Pacific Lounge?
Cathay Pacific Lounge lists access through Cathay Pacific Lounge and oneworld Sapphire/Emerald Lounge Access. Entry depends on the program's eligibility rules and lounge availability. Cathay first/business passengers; Cathay Diamond: 2 guests, Gold: 1 guest, on a oneworld flight the same day. Lounge Frog last checked this in November 2026.
Where is Cathay Pacific Lounge?
Cathay Pacific Lounge is in International Terminal at Vancouver International (YVR), near gate D70. Airside in the International Terminal near gate 71 (between gates D70 and D71). Cathay's published hours: Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat 09:35-13:35 and 17:10-01:05; Tue and Sun 09:35-13:35 and 21:05-01:05.
Does Cathay Pacific Lounge have showers and a bar?
Cathay Pacific Lounge has 2 shower suites, a full bar and seating for about 120.
How good is Cathay Pacific Lounge?
Lounge Frog rates Cathay Pacific Lounge 4.6 out of 5 overall, the average of 14 editorial metrics such as food, drinks, seating and quiet.
Compare Cathay Pacific Lounge
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Traveller reviews
What people who've been say. One review each; you can update yours.
From the news desk
Coverage
Lounge Frog guides, independent reporting, and primary sources for this lounge.

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