Review - Chengdu Tianfu International First and Business Class Lounge Terminal 1
Chengdu Tianfu International First and Business Class Lounge Terminal 1
January 17th, 2025
A Word from the Chef:
Before my Air China flight to Manila, I had a brief stay at the International First and Business Class Lounge at Tianfu Airport. Currently, no airlines operates their own lounges at the airport. However, this lounge was massive and should have no problem handling all the passengers traveling from this terminal. It was also a decidedly decent lounge, particularly given how new it was.
When you wrap up your departure formalities, you’ll find the lounge directly beneath the escalator leading to the central concourse. Just make a uie at the bottom of the escalator.
Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU)
There was a landing area before you reach the reception.
Chengdu Tianfu International First and Business Class Lounge Terminal 1 Entrance
Chengdu Tianfu International First and Business Class Lounge Terminal 1 Entrance
Plat Principal:
The lounge had two sides, although the left side was roped off with no lights on. I could only assume that was for the future first class section, since no airlines offered international first class out of TFU at this time.
Chengdu Tianfu International First and Business Class Lounge Terminal 1 Hallway
Upon entering, a massive dining area immediately appeared. There was only a dozen people in the lounge during my visit, and most of them never made it past here.
Chengdu Tianfu International First and Business Class Lounge Terminal 1 Dining Area
Chengdu Tianfu International First and Business Class Lounge Terminal 1 Dining Area
Chengdu Tianfu International First and Business Class Lounge Terminal 1 Dining Area
Chengdu Tianfu International First and Business Class Lounge Terminal 1 Dining Area
Chengdu Tianfu International First and Business Class Lounge Terminal 1 Dining Area
There was a sufficient number of hot dishes at the buffet. Everything was Chinese, well, except for the cereals.
Chengdu Tianfu International First and Business Class Lounge Terminal 1 Dining Area
What piqued my interest was the noodle bar. I love how in Asia you have these, umm, like mock displays of food items? I have no idea what these are called tbh.
Chengdu Tianfu International First and Business Class Lounge Terminal 1 Dining Area
And with Chengdu being the city in China famous for its pretty women and bottoms (iykyk), there had to be something with pigs’ feet. Cuz you know, collagen.
Chengdu Tianfu International First and Business Class Lounge Terminal 1 Dining Area
I didn’t have anything at the lounge other than some sparkling water, which was Perrier.
Transitioning from the main dining area to the more relaxing seating was a snack bar, with packaged nuts, sweets and fruits.
Chengdu Tianfu International First and Business Class Lounge Terminal 1 Snack Bar
Further into the back side of the lounge was an open business center.
Chengdu Tianfu International First and Business Class Lounge Terminal 1 Business Center
And more lounge seating.
Chengdu Tianfu International First and Business Class Lounge Terminal 1 Seating Area
An Asian lounge wouldn’t be complete without some massage chairs…
Chengdu Tianfu International First and Business Class Lounge Terminal 1 Seating Area
Chengdu Tianfu International First and Business Class Lounge Terminal 1 Seating Area
Another drink setup to disperse the crowd.
Chengdu Tianfu International First and Business Class Lounge Terminal 1 Beverage Station
Near the restrooms were some nap rooms, each separated from the hallway by curtains.
Chengdu Tianfu International First and Business Class Lounge Terminal 1 Quiet Area
Chengdu Tianfu International First and Business Class Lounge Terminal 1 Quiet Area
Last but not least were the restrooms. One thing to note was that the doors were sensor-activated. Clutch.
Chengdu Tianfu International First and Business Class Lounge Terminal 1 Restroom
Chengdu Tianfu International First and Business Class Lounge Terminal 1 Restroom
Chengdu Tianfu International First and Business Class Lounge Terminal 1 Restroom
Digestif:
Overall, this was a solid lounge. It didn’t have anything to blow you away with, but it did possess all the basics - clean, modern and not crowded. There were an abundance of seating options, freshly prepared food and a decent selection of beverages. I must have missed the alcoholic beverage section. Culturally, Chinese lounges aren’t focused on offering the best wines or liquors. There is a fair amount of connecting traffic through Tianfu Airport on Air China and Sichuan Airlines, so you have absolutely no reason to avoid transiting here if you see it pop up on Google Flights.