Review: Cathay Pacific Business Lounge in London

I stopped by the Cathay Pacific Business Class Lounge at London Heathrow after my British Airways flight from Cairo. I had access since I was flying Business Class on American Airlines back to the United States.

Cathay Pacific also operates a first-class lounge at Heathrow, connected to the business-class lounge I visited.

Location & Hours

The Cathay Pacific Business Class Lounge at London Heathrow Airport is located in Terminal 3 near Gate 11 in the Lounge C space.

There are several other oneworld lounges in this area – including the London Qantas lounge, so you’re in for a treat if you’re eligible for access and have time to spare. Check out my

Cathay Pacific’s lounge is open from 5:30AM to 9PM daily, or until the last Cathay Pacific departure of the day.

Entry Requirements

There are several ways to gain entry to the Cathay Pacific Business Lounge:

• Traveling Business Class or First Class on a Cathay Pacific flight
• Traveling Business Class or First Class on a oneworld member flight (including American Airlines)
• Traveling on a oneworld member flight with Sapphire or Emerald status

One guest is allowed if you’re traveling in First Class only and Cathay Pacific does not sell day passes to this lounge.

Food & Beverage

I wasn’t sure what to expect for a meal here, but I was thrilled to see the Cathay Pacific’s offerings!

Their made-to-order station is one of the first things you see as you enter the lounge. They offer a variety of Asian and noodle dishes — with an impressive condiment bar.

I ordered the wonton noodle soup, dim sum basket, fresh bao, and Korean chicken fried rice. The dumplings were my favorite!

In the dining area, Cathay Pacific has complimentary Coca-cola products, Schweppes, and water. There is a full bar towards the otherside of the business lounge.

If you’re feeling peckish, Cathay Pacfific has a buffet in the middle of the lounge with a variety of warm and cold dishes.

Space & Seating

Cathay Pacific’s Business Lounge in London has a ton of seating in several different rooms, starting with the sit down dining area:

As you head further into the lounge, you’ll enter a traditional seating area with excellent views of Heathrow’s gates.

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Closing Thoughts

The Cathay Pacific Business Lounge in London is an excellent business-class lounge. I was most impressed with the made-to-order Asian and noodle dishes! The lounge gets busy, however. If you have access to this lounge, you likely have access to several other oneworld lounges in London. I recommend grabbing a bite to eat here and heading next door to relax next if the lounge is too busy.

Have you been to the Cathay Pacific Business Lounge in London? How was your experience?