Full List of Airport Lounges at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport [DFW]

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Amar Hussain

- UPDATED: November 30, 2020

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Serving over 75 million passengers in 2019, Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) is the fourth-busiest airport in the U.S. With that many passengers, it’s no wonder that DFW has 17 lounges to keep passengers entertained.

Passengers flying with American Airlines are spoilt for choice, with an Admirals Club in 4 of the 5 terminals, and a recently opened Flagship Lounge for eligible passengers.

Note: Some of the lounges featured in this article may be closed or operating under reduced opening hours due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

DFW Terminal Map

Dallas Fort Worth International Airport Lounges by Terminal

Hot Tip: If you’re departing from DFW, take a look at our Ultimate Terminal Guide to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport.

American Airlines Admirals Club

Dallas Fort Worth International Airport has 4 American Airlines Admirals Clubs:

• Terminal A, near gate A24: Daily from 5 a.m. to 10:15 p.m.
• Terminal B, near gate B3: Daily from 5 a.m. to 10:15 p.m.
• Terminal C, near gate C20: Daily from 4 a.m. to 10:15 p.m.
• Terminal D, near gate D36: Daily from 5 a.m. to 10:15 p.m.
• Terminal E, Satellite Terminal, mezzanine level: Daily from 5 a.m. to 10:15 p.m.

American Airlines Admirals Club Lounge Facilities

• Snacks
• Premium food for purchase
• Soft and alcoholic beverages
• Full-service bar
• Conference rooms (excluding Concourse D lounge)
• Showers (excluding Concourse E lounge)
• Wi-Fi

American Airlines Admirals Club Access

American Airlines Admirals Club House Rules

• Eligible passengers may access the lounge with a same-day boarding card for a flight marketed or operated by American Airlines, any Oneworld airline, or Alaska Airlines (see rules for the applicable access type above).
• Admirals Club Lifetime Members may continue to access the Admirals Club with same-day travel on any airline.
• Guests must have appropriate access to the required terminal or concourse as gate passes will not be issued for entry to reach a lounge.
• A government-issued photo ID is required along with the relevant form of access (e.g., AAdvantage membership card or number) and same-day boarding card.

Read the full list of house rules on American Airlines’ website.

American Airlines Flagship Lounge

Location: Terminal D, near gate D21
Opening Hours: Daily from 5 a.m. to 10:15 p.m.

American Airlines Flagship Lounge Facilities

• Self-serve cocktail bar, premium wine, and Champagne station
• Soft drinks, tea, and coffee
• Self-serve hot and cold food
• Newspapers and magazines
• Quiet room and day beds with charging ports
• Media room
• Showers with towels and amenities
• Wi-Fi

American Airlines Flagship First Dining

The American Airlines Flagship Lounge DFW is one of the few airports to offer Flagship First Dining. Qualifying passengers are those traveling in Flagship First between the U.S. and Asia, Australia, Europe, or South America.

Eligible passengers benefit from an enhanced dining experience with chef-inspired dishes and premium drinks.

American Airlines Flagship Lounge Access

American Airlines Flagship Lounge House Rules

• Passengers must hold a same-day ticket or for travel before 6 a.m. the following day.
• ConciergeKey, AAdvantage Executive Platinum, Platinum Pro, and Platinum customers traveling solely on North American itineraries do not qualify for Flagship Lounge access.

Read the full list of house rules on American Airlines’ website.

The Centurion Lounge

Location: Terminal D, near gate D12
Opening Hours: Daily from 5:30 a.m. to 10 p.m.

The Centurion Lounge Facilities

• Buffet food serving hot and cold dishes
• Premium bar serving soft and alcoholic beverages
• Family room
• Computer bar
• Member services desk
• Workstations, printers, and copiers
• Shower suite
• Spa
• Wi-Fi

The Centurion Lounge Access

The Centurion Lounge House Rules

• Cardholders of American Express cards issued outside the U.S. are eligible to enter the Centurion Lounge.
• Children under 2 will not be counted as guests.
• The lounge is only accessible for passengers with confirmed flights. Standby passengers or industry employees traveling on discounted tickets may only enter the lounge if they have a confirmed boarding card.

Read the full list of house rules on the Centurion Lounge website.

Hot Tip: For more information on facilities, take a look at our review on the Dallas (DFW) Amex Centurion Lounge.

The Club at DFW

Location: Terminal D, near gate D27
Opening Hours: Daily from 4 a.m. to 10:30 p.m.

The Club at DFW Lounge Facilities

• Self-serve hot and cold food
• Full-service bar
• Quiet areas
• Workstations with computers and printers
• Digital newspapers and magazines
• Showers
• Wi-Fi

The Club at DFW Lounge Access

Delta Sky Club

Location: Terminal E, near gate E10
Opening Hours: Sunday to Friday: 5 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. and Saturday: 5 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.

Delta Sky Club Facilities

• Delta Sky Club ambassador for assistance
• Wi-Fi
• Bar serving craft beer, wine, and spirits (premium drinks available to purchase)
• Snacks
• TVs
• Newspapers and magazines
• Business center with printers

Hot Tip: Check out locations, opening hours, and amenities for all U.S. Delta Sky Clubs.

Delta Sky Club Access

Certain Japan-based SkyMiles credit cards can access Sky Clubs, including Delta SkyMiles® Diners Club Card, Delta SkyMiles® Trust Club Platinum Visa Card, and Delta SkyMiles® Trust Club Gold Visa Card. See Delta’s international credit card website for specific details, fees, and policies.

Delta Sky Club House Rules

• Access is possible with a same-day boarding card for a flight marketed or operated by Delta Air Lines or a Delta partner airline (see rules for the applicable access type above).
• Existing Delta Lifetime Members may continue to access the Delta Sky Club with a same-day boarding card for any airline.
• Members must be 18 years old and guests must be 21 to access a club with a self-serve bar in the U.S. The only exception is if they are traveling with another member that is over 21.
• Guests must have access to the required terminal or concourse as gate passes will not be issued for entry.

Read the full list of house rules on the Delta Air Lines website.

Emirates Lounge

Location: Terminal D, near gate D36 (shared Airline Club area)
Opening Hours: Daily from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in summer and 7:45 a.m. to 11:20 a.m. in winter

Emirates Lounge Facilities

• Self-serve hot and cold snacks and meals
• Small à la carte selection
• Self-serve bar including soft and alcoholic drinks
• Business center with printers
• Shower
• Conference rooms
• Wi-Fi
• Newspapers and magazines

Emirates Lounge Access

Emirates Lounge House Rules

• Companions with paid entry must be on the same eligible Emirates flight to gain entry.
• Entry is limited to 4 hours for use of the lounge.
• Accepted payments are by credit or debit card, and miles redemption or cash are not accepted.

Read the full list of house rules on the Emirates website.

Gameway Lounge

Dallas Fort Worth International Airport has 2 Gameway lounges:

• Terminal B near gate B42: Daily from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
• Terminal E, near gate 16: Daily from 6 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Gameway Lounge Facilities

• Use of a game station for 2 hours
• Bottle of water and 2 snacks
• Leather seating
• 43-inch flat-screen 4K television
• Noise-canceling headphones
• Charging station

Gameway Lounge Access

Lufthansa Lounge

Location: Terminal D, near gate D36 (shared Airline Club area)
Opening Hours: Daily from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Lufthansa Lounge Facilities

• Snacks
• Self-serve bar including soft and alcoholic drinks
• Business center with printers
• Showers
• Conference rooms
• Wi-Fi
• Newspapers and magazines

Lufthansa Lounge Access

Lufthansa Lounge House Rules

• Paid lounge entry is valid only for lounges in the U.S. (excluding Newark Airport), Paris, Greece, and Italy.
• Travel companions must show a valid Lufthansa boarding card to enter the lounge.

Minute Suites

Dallas Fort Worth International Airport has 2 Minute Suite lounges:

• Terminal A, near gate A38: Open 24 hours
• Terminal D, near gate D23: Open 24 hours

Minute Suites Facilities

• Suites can accommodate up to 4 people
• TV with DirecTV and Netflix
• Wi-Fi
• Daybed and pull out trundle (pillows, blankets)
• Workstation
• Nap26 audio program
• Minibar with drinks and snacks (available to purchase)
• Shower suite (available to purchase at Concourse D lLounge only)

Minute Suites Access

Qatar Airways Lounge

Location: Terminal D, near gate D36 (shared Airline Club area)
Opening Hours: Daily from 7:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. (closed Thursdays)

Qatar Airways Lounge Facilities

• Buffet hot food and snacks
• Self-serve bar including alcohol and specialty coffee
• Business center with printers
• Showers
• Runway view
• Wi-Fi
• Relaxation room
• TVs

Qatar Airways Lounge Access

United Club

Location: Terminal E, near gate E6
Opening Hours: Daily from 4:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.

United Airlines United Club Facilities

• Personal travel assistant
• Refreshments including beer, wine, and spirits
• Self-serve snack bar
• Newspapers and magazines
• TVs
• Wi-Fi
• Conference rooms

United Airlines United Club Access

United Airlines United Club House Rules

• Passengers must hold a same-day boarding card for a flight operated by United, Star Alliance, or a contracted partner airline.
• United Club members can be accompanied by 1 spouse and child under 21 or up to 2 guests.
• United Club members must be 18 years old, but guests must be 21 to access a lounge with a self-serve bar. The only exception is if they are traveling with another member that is over 21.
• Day pass guests may bring 1 infant under 2, free of charge.
• Day pass guest entry is subject to capacity.

Read the full list of house rules on the United’s website.

USO Lounge

Location: Terminal B, opposite gate B47
Opening Hours: Daily from 8 a.m. to 10:30 p.m.

USO Lounge Facilities

• Snack bar and meals
• Refreshments
• Wi-Fi
• Gaming
• Board games
• Toiletries
• Work areas, phones, and printers

USO Lounge Access

The USO Lounge is available to active duty military, military guard, reserve military, and their dependents, and retired military.

Connecting Between Terminals for Lounge Access

DFW has a convenient Skylink train that serves all terminals, apart from Terminal E. Trains operate inside the secure area, so if you need to travel between terminals to visit a lounge, you can do so without needing to clear security. This of course excludes any passengers arriving into DFW on international flights or passengers that need to collect luggage in between a connection where exiting the secure area is necessary.

Terminal E is the only terminal that is not served by the Skylink train and passengers must ride a shuttle bus. Be sure to allow lots of time to connect if using the facilities or lounges in one of the other terminals before your flight.

Hot Tip: For information on navigating DFW, check out our article on how to get between terminals at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport.

Best Credit Cards to Access Priority Pass Lounges

With over 1,300 participating airport lounges worldwide (including 5 at DFW), a Priority Pass membership is one of the most valuable perks for frequent and semi-frequent travelers. Luckily there are several great card options that come with a Priority Pass membership as a perk for holding the card.

One great card option is the Chase Sapphire Reserve® Card, which not only gets you into every Priority Pass lounge, but also gets you a free meal at all Priority Pass restaurants. So cardholders visiting restaurants like Bobby Van’s Steakhouse at JFK or Trail Head BBQ Bar in Seattle will receive a $28 credit towards their bill, and $56 when dining with a guest.

Another stellar card option is the Amex Platinum card that grants you access to Priority Pass lounges, as well as Amex Centurion lounges, Plaza Premium lounges, Delta Sky Clubs (when flying Delta), Escape Lounges, and Airspace lounges.

Interested in other card options that offer cardholders a Priority Pass membership? Each of these cards do just that and more!

• The Business Platinum Card® from American Express
• Hilton Honors American Express Aspire Card
• Citi Prestige® Card
• Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant™ American Express® Card

Final Thoughts

Dallas Fort Worth International Airport is an easy airport to get around. Just hop on the Skylink train and you’ll reach your next terminal in under 9 minutes (depending on which terminal you’re traveling to). If you’re looking to relax away from the sometimes chaotic communal areas of the airport, you’ll have lots of choices at DFW.

If you’re not eligible to use an airline lounge, there a few options that you can pay to access. The Club at DFW accepts passengers from any airline with a standard entry fee, or you may prefer to game for an hour at Gameway or book a private suite at Minute Suites.

Information regarding the Centurion® Card from American Express, Delta SkyMiles® Trust Club Platinum Visa Card, and Delta SkyMiles® Trust Club Gold Visa Card was independently collected by Upgraded Points and not provided nor reviewed by the issuer. 

For rates and fees of the Delta SkyMiles® Reserve American Express card, click here. 
For rates and fees of the Delta SkyMiles® Platinum American Express Card, click here. 
For rates and fees of the Platinum Card® from American Express, click here.
For rates and fees of the Business Platinum Card® from American Express, click here.