What lounges are available at BWI?

BWI has 4 lounge spaces: The Club BWI, Minute Suites, the Chesapeake Club Lounge, and the USO Lounge. Only 2 are open to general passengers: The Club BWI and Minute Suites. The Chesapeake Club is limited to Oneworld premium-cabin and eligible elite passengers. The USO Lounge is reserved for military members and their families.

Does BWI have any airline lounges?

The Chesapeake Club Lounge in Concourse E is the airport’s only airline-affiliated lounge. It serves Oneworld premium-cabin and eligible elite passengers, including those flying British Airways. BWI has no lounges operated by American Airlines, Delta, or United.

Does BWI have a Centurion Lounge?

No. BWI has no American Express Centurion Lounge. Those with the Amex Platinum card can use The Club BWI and Minute Suites through the Priority Pass membership included with the card, which becomes available after enrollment.

Are there any Priority Pass lounges at BWI?

The Club BWI is the only standard Priority Pass lounge at BWI. Priority Pass members can also use Minute Suites, which are private rooms rather than an open lounge, for 1 complimentary hour per visit.

Can you get to The Club BWI from Concourses A, B, or C?

The Club BWI is in Concourse D. Passengers in concourses A, B, and C must exit and clear security again to reach it. Travelers in Concourse E can reach the lounge airside through the connector between the 2 concourses.

Full List of Airport Lounges at Baltimore/Washington International Airport (BWI)

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Quick Overview: Baltimore/Washington (BWI) Airport Lounges
Credit Cards That Get You Into BWI Lounges
BWI Lounges You Can Pay To Enter
BWI Terminal Map
Chesapeake Club Lounge
The Club BWI Lounge
Minute Suites
USO Lounge
Best Credit Cards To Access Priority Pass Lounges
Final Thoughts

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Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) has just a few lounges, and general passengers can only access two of them. BWI sits about 10 miles south of downtown Baltimore and 30 miles north of Washington, D.C. This guide covers the airport’s lounges: where each is located, what it offers, and how to get in through airline status, a membership, a credit card, or a paid day pass.

Quick Overview: Baltimore/Washington (BWI) Airport Lounges

BWI has 4 lounge spaces, but only The Club BWI and Minute Suites are open to general passengers. The Chesapeake Club is limited to Oneworld premium-cabin and elite passengers, and the USO Lounge is open only to military members and their families. The Club BWI sits in Concourse D and can be reached airside from Concourse E, while passengers in concourses A, B, and C must exit and clear security again to get there.

Access options include Priority Pass, LoungeKey, a $50-per-day pass at The Club, and hourly paid suites at Minute Suites. Priority Pass covers 1 complimentary hour per visit at Minute Suites. BWI has no American, Delta, United, or American Express Centurion lounges, and Southwest has confirmed a lounge at the airport for late 2027.

Credit Cards That Get You Into BWI Lounges

These cards include a Priority Pass membership, which at BWI covers The Club and 1 complimentary hour at Minute Suites.

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Card Name	BWI Lounge(s) It Unlocks	Access Terms	Annual Fee
Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card	The Club BWI	Priority Pass™ membership; enrollment required	$395
Chase Sapphire Reserve^®	The Club BWI; Minute Suites (1 free hour)	Priority Pass Select membership; enrollment required	$795
Citi Strata Elite℠ Card	The Club BWI; Minute Suites (1 free hour)	Priority Pass Select membership; enrollment required	$595
Platinum Card^® from American Express	The Club BWI; Minute Suites (1 free hour)	Priority Pass™ membership; enrollment required	$895 (rates & fees)
The Business Platinum Card^® from American Express	The Club BWI; Minute Suites (1 free hour)	Priority Pass™ membership; enrollment required	$895 (rates & fees)
Capital One Venture X Business Card	The Club BWI	Priority Pass™ membership; enrollment required	$395
Sapphire Reserve for Business℠	The Club BWI; Minute Suites (1 free hour)	Priority Pass Select membership; enrollment required	$795

BWI Lounges You Can Pay To Enter

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Lounge	Day Pass Rate	How To Buy
The Club BWI	$50 per person	Book online at least 6 hours before departure, or walk in subject to availability
Minute Suites	From $65 for the first hour (standard); $40 for the first hour (military/veteran)	Book online at minutesuites.com or walk in; hourly and overnight (8-hour) stays available

The Chesapeake Club Lounge and USO Lounge do not sell a general day pass. The Chesapeake Club requires Oneworld premium-cabin travel or eligible elite status, and the USO Lounge requires military eligibility.

BWI Terminal Map

Baltimore Washington International Airport map — Baltimore/Washington International Airport (BWI) map. Screenshot: Baltimore/Washington International Airport website

BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport Lounges by Terminal

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Terminal	Lounge
Main Terminal	USO Lounge
Concourse A	No lounges
Concourse B	No lounges
Concourse C	Minute Suites
Concourse D	The Club BWI
Concourse E	Chesapeake Club Lounge

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Chesapeake Club Lounge

Location: Concourse E, on the International Pier, past security near Hudson News and the Passport restaurant
Opening hours: Daily 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. (Source: Oneworld).

Chesapeake Club Lounge Facilities

Business services
Full-service bar
Newspapers and magazines

Buffet snacks and light meals
TVs
Wi-Fi

Chesapeake Club Lounge Access

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Access Type	Details	Fees and Policies
First class	Passengers must have a same-day boarding pass. Passengers are permitted to bring 1 guest (the guest must also be traveling on a flight operated and marketed by a Oneworld airline).	Guest must be flying on a scheduled flight operated by British Airways or a Oneworld partner.
Business class	Passengers must have a same-day boarding pass.
Oneworld Emerald or Sapphire members	Emerald and Sapphire members can invite 1 guest to join them in the lounge (the guest must be traveling on a flight operated and marketed by a Oneworld carrier).

Chesapeake Club Lounge House Rules

Infants under 2 aren’t counted as guests when traveling with an eligible adult customer.

For more information on the Chesapeake Club Lounge house rules, check out Oneworld’s website.

The Club BWI Lounge

Location: Concourse D, near gate D10
Opening hours: Daily 4:15 a.m. to 10:30 p.m.

The Club BWI sells a day pass for $50 per person, which can be booked online at least 6 hours before departure (Source: The Club). Travelers in concourses A, B, and C must exit and clear security again to reach the lounge in Concourse D, while passengers in Concourse E can reach it airside through the connector between the 2 concourses.

BWI Baltimore Washington Thurgood Marshall Airport The Club BWI — Entrance to The Club BWI. Image Credit: Jessica Merritt

The Club BWI Lounge Facilities

Alcohol, including wine, beer, and cocktails
Business services
Digital newspapers and magazines
Self-serve soft drinks, tea, and coffee

Snacks and light meals
TVs
Wi-Fi

The Club Access

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Access	Details	Fees and Policy
Day pass	Valid for passengers traveling on any airline	You can access the lounge up to 3 hours before your flight departure. Bookings must be made at least 6 hours in advance of your flight time. Children under 2 can enter the lounge for free. Cash rates vary by lounge and are subject to availability.
Priority Pass	Valid for passengers traveling on any airline	The lounge may exceed its seating limit during specific hours; access is at the lounge’s sole discretion. Access is permitted 3 hours prior to scheduled flight departure. Priority Pass membership: Standard $99, Standard Plus $329, Prestige $469

The Club House Rules

Passengers may access the lounge from 3 hours before the flight departs.
Infants (under 2 years old) may access the lounge for free.

Minute Suites

Location: Concourse C, near gate C3
Opening hours: Open 24 hours a day on Wednesday to Saturday, open 4 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Sunday to Tuesday (last reservation at 9 p.m.)

Minute Suites offers private rooms rather than an open lounge, available by the hour. Overnight stays are possible from Wednesday to Saturday when the lounge operates through the night.

Minute Suites Facilities

Smart TV and Alexa
Minibar with drinks and snacks available to purchase
Private room with daybed and pullout trundle (sleeps 2 guests)
Wi-Fi

Minute Suites Access

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Access	Details	Fees and Policy
Day pass	Valid for passengers traveling on any airline	1 hour: $65 Additional 15-minute increments: $16.25 ($13.75 per 15 minutes after 2 hours) Military personnel and veterans receive a reduced rate.
Priority Pass	Valid for passengers traveling on any airline	Passengers may access a suite for a 1-hour stay. This can only be booked on arrival and is subject to availability. Additional hours may be purchased for a discounted rate of $40. Up to 3 guests may accompany the member in the same suite. Priority Pass membership: Standard $99, Standard Plus $329, Prestige $469

Minute Suites Rules

Up to 4 guests are permitted in specific suites.
Members may be asked to present a credit card to cover any incidentals.
Discounted rates are offered to pilots, airline employees, and the military.
Nursing and pumping mothers may stay free of charge for 30 minutes.

USO Lounge

Location: Main Terminal, lower level near baggage claim (outside of security)
Opening hours: Daily 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.

USO Lounge Facilities

Baggage storage
Business services
Family room
Sleeping room

Snacks and refreshments
TV lounge
Wi-Fi

USO Lounge Access

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

Best Credit Cards To Access Priority Pass Lounges

Several credit cards include a complimentary Priority Pass membership, which at BWI covers The Club BWI and 1 free hour at Minute Suites. The cards in the table above are the best to access lounges at this airport. For a wider list, see our guide to the best credit cards for airport lounge access.

Final Thoughts

The Club BWI in Concourse D is BWI’s only general-access lounge, available with a day pass or an eligible Priority Pass membership, and Minute Suites in Concourse C offers private rooms by the hour. Southwest carried 71.3% of BWI passengers in 2025 (Source: BWI Airport) and plans to open a lounge at the airport in late 2027.