The airport has minimal facilities and serves very limited domestic routes.
Things to do at Qiemo Airport (IQM)
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Things to do in Qiemo Airport
Qiemo (Cherchen) in the Tarim Basin is an extremely remote desert oasis on the ancient Silk Road, near the ruins of several Han and Tang dynasty garrison towns. The surrounding Taklamakan Desert is one of the world's largest shifting-sand deserts, and the town sits at a geographic extreme rarely visited by international travelers.
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Top Tips for Qiemo Airport
- Archaeological sites require permits and local guides. This destination suits only serious expedition travelers.
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Browse lounges at IQM
1 Sanctifly partner lounge at Qiemo Airport. Each is bookable with points.
100 points per guestFirst class lounge
After you pass the security check at Qiemo Airport (IQM) in Bayingoleng Mongolian Autonomous Prefecture, China, head into the Main Terminal and look to the right-hand side to find the First Class Lounge. This airport lounge is easy to locate once you’re airside and provides a quiet lounge area where travelers can sit, rest, and wait comfortably before boarding. Please note that due to airport resource constraints at Qiemo Airport, no snacks or beverages are available in the First Class Lounge, and the space is offered as a seating and relaxation area only. If you’re planning your travel through Qiemo Airport, consider bringing your own refreshments after security (where permitted) and allow a few extra minutes to settle in on the right side of the main terminal concourse.Book Now
Purchase a Sanctifly membership via our website or app.
Unlock airport-specific digital content and reserve VIP lounges using the points included with your plan.
Select the tier that fits your travel habits; higher tiers include more points.
When you book a lounge, you'll receive a unique access code in the app and by email—show this at the lounge to gain access.
You can buy extra points at any time, and rates improve with higher-tier plans.
Membership unlocks airport-specific digital content and the ability to book VIP lounges using points.
Each tier
Liftoff ($25/year)
Explorer ($97/year)
Jetsetter ($220/year)
Trailblazer ($399/year)
provides a different annual points allowance (except Liftoff, which doesn't include points) that refreshes when your subscription renews. You can use your points to reserve lounge access and purchase additional points through the app if you need more.
Higher tiers not only come with more points but also reduce the per-point price when buying extra.
Points are the currency you use in the Liftoff app to book VIP lounge visits. Most plans — Liftoff, Explorer, Jetsetter and Trailblazer — include a points allowance that is deposited into your account whenever your subscription renews. Liftoff does not include points. You spend points to reserve lounges and you can top up your balance at any time through the app. If you cancel your membership, any remaining points expire 30 days after cancellation.
Additional points can be purchased directly in the Sanctifly app from your mobile. All plans allow you to buy more points whenever you need them, and the per-point price decreases on higher-tier plans. Purchased points are added to your account immediately and are non-refundable. If you cancel your membership, any remaining points expire 30 days after cancellation.