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Chase is closing its first-ever Sapphire Lounge at Hong Kong International Airport. The lounge, which launched as the brand’s inaugural premium airport space, will stop serving guests in early January 2026. Travelers and cardholders now face a shift in lounge options at one of Asia’s busiest hubs.
What Chase revealed about the Hong Kong lounge shutdown
A listing on Chase’s lounge directory confirms the HKG location will exit the Sapphire network in January. The lounge first opened in 2022, marking Chase’s move into airport hospitality outside the United States.
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Chase has not published reasons for the closure. There is also no public word on a replacement venue or a short-term relocation. For now, the update reads as a permanent removal from the Sapphire portfolio.
Exact dates and who can access the space until it closes
The lounge will remain open for a limited time. Operation continues through Jan. 4, 2026, after which the location will no longer welcome guests.
- Cardholders with Chase Sapphire Reserve retain access until the final operating day.
- Priority Pass members who used the lounge can still visit up to Jan. 4, 2026.
After Jan. 5, those travelers must use alternative lounges at HKG or rely on airline-provided spaces.
Where to go instead: other lounges and how to access them
Hong Kong International has many lounge options, so visitors won’t be left without choices. Below are the main alternatives to consider.
- Priority Pass lounges: Several independent lounges at HKG accept Priority Pass. Check the program app for current locations and hours.
- Plaza Premium and similar pay-in lounges: These lounges are common at HKG and welcome walk-in guests for a fee.
- Amex Centurion Lounge (Terminal 1): Cardholders with Centurion or certain Amex cards can access this premium space.
- Airline-operated lounges: Passengers flying premium cabins or holding elite status may use Cathay Pacific, Qantas and other carrier lounges.
Tips for finding a replacement lounge
- Confirm access rules before you travel. Entry policies can change.
- Check terminal locations to avoid long transfers between lounges and gates.
- Use lounge apps or airport maps to view live opening hours and capacity limits.
Implications for Chase’s lounge strategy and international footprint
Closing the Hong Kong site removes Chase’s first international Sapphire location. Yet the company is still focused on building its domestic network in the U.S.
Cardholders who valued the HKG lounge will lose a convenient premium option. Chase has not announced plans to replace the space or repurpose it for another lounge partner.
Further resources on lounge access and credit-card perks
- The best credit cards for airport lounge access
- Upcoming Chase lounge openings and U.S. expansion news
- Rules and etiquette for using airport lounges
- Domestic lounges that are worth seeking out
- Comparing top Chase credit cards and their travel benefits
