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# Beijing Capital PEK Lounge Guide (2026): Air China Terminal 3

Beijing PEK lounge score 8.4/10. Terminal 3 Air China First and Business lounges. Verify PEK vs PKX on ticket. Check China transit visa rules before layover exit. See /airports/beijing. The full guide below covers terminals, access rules, opening hours, worked examples and FAQs.

Photo: 颐园居 / Wikimedia Commons / CC BY-SA 4.0

## Terminal 3 Air China lounges

Star Alliance international traffic consolidates in T3. Premium lounges offer Chinese and international buffet with shower suites.

Star Alliance international traffic consolidates in T3. Premium lounges offer Chinese and international buffet with shower suites.

144-hour transit visa-free may apply for UK passport holders — verify current Chinese immigration rules.

[Hong Kong Airport Lounge Guide (2026): Cathay The Wing, The Pier & Transit Tips](https://flightlogic.co.uk/guides/hkg-airport-lounge-transit-guide/)

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## Frequently Asked Questions

### PEK or PKX Beijing?

Check ticket — both active. PEK T3 is FlightLogic's rated hub at 7.8/10. PKX is separate, 46 km from central Beijing.

Written by [James Chen](https://flightlogic.co.uk/authors/james-chen/)

Senior Editor, Middle East & Asia

James covers Gulf carriers and premium Asian airlines, with a focus on business and first class hard product. Based between London and Singapore, he books every review flight himself — no press trips.