During my exotic journey to Bangkok via Paris, I flew Thai Airways’ Boeing 787 business class from Bangkok (BKK) to Milan (MXP). Prior to my flight, I had the chance to check out several of the Star Alliance lounge options in Bangkok, and in this installment, I’d like to review the EVA Air Lounge (I’ve also reviewed the Thai Airways Lounge and Turkish Airlines Lounge).
Some might be surprised that EVA Air even has a lounge in Bangkok. In addition to several daily frequencies to Taipei (TPE), keep in mind the airline also flies from Bangkok to Amsterdam (AMS), London (LHR), and Vienna (VIE), so that’s quite a network.
So, how is the EVA Air Lounge Bangkok? I’d say it’s nothing special, but it does at least have a bit more natural light than some other lounges at the airport. I’d say the main selling point of this space is that it tends to be quiet, even when the Thai Airways Lounge is full. For example, when I visited, I had the entire lounge to myself at one point.
EVA Air Lounge Bangkok location
The EVA Air Lounge Bangkok is located in International Concourse F, which is at the far end of the terminal, and a bit of a trek from some of the gates. Ultimately it’s maybe a five minute walk from the central security area, but I’d say the distance is a bit of a benefit, since it means the lounge tends to stay quieter.
To get to the lounge, just follow the signage in the direction of gates F1-6, and then you’ll see the entrance to the EVA Air Lounge on the side.
EVA Air sure knows how to make its lounges stand out, with bright exteriors with neon lights.
EVA Air Lounge Bangkok hours
The EVA Air Lounge Bangkok is currently open daily from 5:30AM until 2:30AM, so it just closes for a few hours in the early hours of the morning. This covers a vast majority of flights departing Bangkok, including on EVAA Air and Star Alliance partners. For what it’s worth, if you’re looking for a 24/7 Star Alliance lounge, the Turkish Airlines Lounge is for you.
EVA Air Lounge Bangkok entry requirements
The EVA Air Lounge Bangkok is a standard Star Alliance lounge, meaning you can visit this lounge if you’re flying business or first class on any Star Alliance airline, or if you’re a Star Alliance Gold member. Business class passengers aren’t allowed to bring guests, while first class passengers and Star Alliance Gold members can bring one guest.
I can’t emphasize enough how the biggest benefit of this lounge is how empty it is over most hours, even when the Thai Airways Lounge is slammed. To me that’s the single biggest reason to come to this lounge, given the very similar entry requirements.
EVA Air Lounge Bangkok seating & layout
The EVA Air Lounge Bangkok is 670 square meters (7,200 square feet), so it’s a decent size for an outstation lounge, but not huge. EVA Air is consistent with its lounge design, for better or worse. The use of neon lights is somewhere between what you’d expect from a strip club and a space-themed Disney ride, and I’m not sure I’ll ever be able to make sense of it.
The lounge is set along one main carpeted corridor.
As you enter the lounge, you’ll first find rows of seats facing one another, and past that is some communal high-top seating, along with the buffet.
As you go deeper into the lounge, you’ll find a space with rows of seats all facing toward the center of the lounge, with quite some design touches.
Deeper into the lounge you’ll find the single largest space in the lounge, with more of a traditional lounge-style seating setup, with all seats arranged in clusters, facing one another.
Beyond that, the lounge has a few more small rooms. Back by the entrance you’ll find a business center, with some communal workstations, along with some PCs.
There’s also a room with a couple of massage chairs.
Then there’s a VIP room behind a closed door.
I can’t say I love the lounge design, but all-in-all, I think it’s one of the nicer lounges at the airport (which isn’t saying a whole lot, necessarily).
EVA Air Lounge Bangkok food & drinks
The EVA Air Lounge Bangkok has a buffet just inside the entrance and to the right, and then next to that is a display with the drinks. Across the board, I thought the selection was mediocre — it wasn’t terrible, but wasn’t great either. I’d say it was better than in the Turkish Airlines Lounge, but not as good as in the Thai Airways Lounge.
In terms of food, options included a variety of pre-plated salads, fruit, finger sandwiches, muffins, pizza, pastries, a couple of types of soup, dim sum, instant noodles, pad Thai, and curry.
There was then a selection of self-serve drinks, including wine, beer, and around a dozen liquor options.
There were also a variety of soft drinks, coffee machines, and tea.
There were also fridges with ice cream, yogurt, and other dessert options.
EVA Air Lounge Bangkok bathrooms & showers
The EVA Air Lounge Bangkok has bathrooms and showers located inside the entrance to the lounge and to the left. The men’s room had several sinks, (Japanese-style) toilets, and urinals, and they were spotlessly clean during my visit, with products from L’Occitane.
The lounge also has two shower suites, though I didn’t have a chance to check them out during my visit.
Bottom line
Bangkok has quite the selection of Star Alliance lounges, and the EVA Air Lounge is yet another good option. The lounge isn’t anything special, and I’d say the main reason to visit here is simply if you’re looking for a quieter environment than what you’ll find at the Thai Airways Lounge, which can get very busy over peak hours.
What’s your take on the EVA Air Lounge Bangkok?