Are Lufthansa lounges open to credit card holders?

Some Lufthansa partner lounges are open to United Club and Priority Pass members, both of which are attainable via credit cards. Amex Platinum card, Amex Business Platinum card, and Centurion cardholders can also access Lufthansa Lounges free of charge when flying on the airline.

Do you have to fly a certain airline or fare class to enter a Lufthansa Lounge?

Yes, for the most part, you need to be flying Lufthansa or one of its Star Alliance partners to enter any of its lounges. Some lounges, like First Class and Senator Lounges, are only accessible by those with a first class boarding ticket or with high enough elite status in the Lufthansa Miles & More program.

Do Lufthansa Lounges offer day pass options?

Many Lufthansa Lounges offer day pass options. Partner United Clubs also allow you to purchase a day pass for $59.

How long can you stay in a Lufthansa Lounge?

For the most part, unless stated otherwise, there is no limit on the amount of time you can spend in Lufthansa Lounges. However, most of the Priority Pass lounge locations will only allow you to say for a maximum of 3 hours.

Are children permitted in a Lufthansa Lounge?

Children are permitted to visit the lounge with their parent or guardian.

Can I guest my spouse or friend into a Lufthansa Lounge?

For the most part, you will likely be able to bring at least 1 guest into the lounge with you, with a few exceptions. Depending on your ticket type and status with Lufthansa, you may be able to bring your spouse and children under 18 years old, in addition to your 1 guest.

What time do Lufthansa Lounges open?

The hours of operation vary depending on which location you’re visiting.

What is included in a Lufthansa Lounge?

Lounge offerings can vary greatly depending on the type of lounge, but usually, you can expect a comfortable space to relax, food and beverages, charging plugs, and business services.

Full List of U.S. Lufthansa Lounges – Locations, Hours, and More [Includes Map]

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Key Takeaways
Lufthansa Lounge Locations
Lufthansa Partner Lounge Locations
Lufthansa Lounge Food and Drink Options
Lufthansa Lounge Eligibility
Lufthansa Partner Lounge Eligibility
Other Partner Lounge Eligibility Options
Lounge Companion Access
Final Thoughts

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Key Takeaways

Lufthansa operates lounges in major U.S. airports, such as Dulles International Airport (IAD) and John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), offering premium services for business and first-class travelers.
There are also a number of partner lounges, such as United Club at Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD) and Capital One Lounge at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW).
Access to these lounges varies but includes business or first class passengers, elite status holders, and select credit cardholders.

Lufthansa is a premium airline whose lounge locations offer travelers a premium airport lounge experience. If you’re a frequent Lufthansa or Star Alliance flyer, you can take advantage of one of the 26 Lufthansa or Lufthansa partner lounges across 15 airport locations.

This post outlines a complete list of all U.S. Lufthansa Lounge locations, including detailed information on exact airport locations, hours, and general amenities.

Lufthansa Lounge Locations

Purple = Lufthansa Lounges; Green = Partner Lounges

Boston Logan International (BOS)

Lufthansa Business Lounge

Location: Terminal E, level 4, across from gate E11
Hours: Daily from 1:15 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Guest Access: Lufthansa or SWISS first class, Star Alliance first class, Miles & More HON Circle or Senator member, Star Alliance Gold, Lufthansa/Star Alliance business class, cardholders of The Platinum Card^® from American Express, The Business Platinum Card^® from American Express, or Centurion^® Card from American Express with a Lufthansa ticket
Select Amenities: Complimentary food and drinks

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)

Lufthansa Business Lounge

DTW Lufthansa Business Class Lounge — Lufthansa Business Lounge at DTW. Image Credit: LoungeBuddy

Location: Warren C. Evans Terminal, departure level
Hours: Monday, Wednesday, Friday from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Sunday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Guest Access: Lufthansa or SWISS first class, Star Alliance first class, Miles & More HON Circle or Senator member, Star Alliance Gold, Lufthansa/Star Alliance business class, cardholders of Amex Platinum card, Amex Business Platinum card, or Centurion card with a Lufthansa ticket
Select Amenities: Complimentary food and drinks, business services

Dulles International Airport — Washington, D.C. (IAD)

Lufthansa Business Lounge

Location: Midfield Terminal, Concourse B, near gates B49 and B51
Hours: Daily from 12:00 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Guest Access: Lufthansa or SWISS first class, Star Alliance first class, Miles & More HON Circle or Senator member, Star Alliance Gold, Lufthansa/Star Alliance business class, cardholders of Amex Platinum card, Amex Business Platinum card, or Centurion card with a Lufthansa ticket
Select Amenities: Complimentary food and drinks, business services, showers, first class area

Lufthansa Senator Lounge

Location: Midfield Terminal, Concourse B, near gates B49 and B51
Hours: Daily from 12:00 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Guest Access: Lufthansa or SWISS first class, Star Alliance first class, Miles & More HON Circle or Senator members, Star Alliance Gold, cardholders of Amex Platinum card, Amex Business Platinum card, or Centurion card with a Lufthansa ticket
Select Amenities: Complimentary food and drinks, business services, lockers

John F. Kennedy International Airport — New York (JFK)

Lufthansa First Class Lounge

Location: Terminal 1, departure area, left after security control
Hours: Daily from 12 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Guest Access: Lufthansa or SWISS first class, Miles & More HON Circle member, cardholders of the Centurion card with a Lufthansa ticket
Select Amenities: Complimentary food and drinks, preflight dinner, business services, shower facilities, sleeping area

Lufthansa Senator Lounge

Location: Terminal 1, departure area, left after security control
Hours: Daily from 12 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Guest Access: Lufthansa or SWISS first class, Star Alliance first class, Miles & More HON Circle or Senator member, Star Alliance Gold, cardholders of Amex Platinum card or Amex Business Platinum card with a Lufthansa business class ticket, or Centurion card with any class Lufthansa ticket
Select Amenities: Complimentary food and drinks, business services, shower facilities, sleeping area

Lufthansa Business Lounge

Location: Terminal 1, departure area, left after security control
Hours: Daily from 12 p.m. to 1 a.m.
Guest Access: Lufthansa or SWISS first class, Star Alliance first class, Miles & More HON Circle or Senator member, Star Alliance Gold, Lufthansa/Star Alliance business class, cardholders of Amex Platinum card, Amex Business Platinum card, or Centurion card with a Lufthansa ticket
Select Amenities: Complimentary food and drinks, business services, sleeping area

Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)

Lufthansa Allegris lounge Newark EWR view toward tarmac — Seating and views toward the apron. Image Credit: Lufthansa

Lufthansa Business Lounge

Location: Terminal B, Concourse B3, between gates 60 and 68
Hours: Daily from 2:15 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Guest Access: Lufthansa or SWISS first class, Star Alliance first class, Miles & More HON Circle or Senator member, Star Alliance Gold, Lufthansa/Star Alliance business class, cardholders of Amex Platinum card, Amex Business Platinum card, or Centurion card with a Lufthansa ticket
Select Amenities: Complimentary food and drinks, business services

Lufthansa First Class Area

Hours: Daily from 2:15 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Guest Access: Lufthansa or SWISS first class, Star Alliance first class, Miles & More HON Circle or Senator member, Star Alliance Gold, cardholders of Amex Platinum card or Amex Business Platinum card with a Lufthansa business class ticket, or Centurion card with any class Lufthansa ticket

Lufthansa Partner Lounge Locations

Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)

The Club CLT

Location: Concourse A just before gates A21 and A22
Hours: Daily from 5 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Guest Access: First class, business class, Star Alliance Gold, or Star Alliance business class tickets, day pass ($50).
Select Amenities: Complimentary food and drinks, shower facilities, business services

Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD)

United Club — B6

Location: Terminal 1, Concourse B, near gate B6
Hours: Daily from 5 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Guest Access: United Club members, Star Alliance Gold, or Star Alliance business class tickets
Select Amenities: Complimentary food and drinks, business services

United Club — B18

Location: Terminal 1, Concourse B, near gate B18
Hours: Daily from 5 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Guest Access: United Club members, Star Alliance Gold, or Star Alliance business class tickets
Select Amenities: Complimentary food and drinks, shower facilities

United Club — C10

Location: Terminal 1, Concourse C, near gate C10
Hours: Daily from 5 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Guest Access: United Club members, Star Alliance Gold, or Star Alliance business class tickets
Select Amenities: Complimentary food and drinks

Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)

Capital One Lounge

Location: Terminal D, near gate 22
Hours: Daily from 5 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Guest Access: First class, business class, Star Alliance Gold, or Star Alliance business class tickets
Select Amenities: Complimentary food and drinks, business services, shower facilities, lockers, children’s area

Denver International Airport (DEN)

United Club

Location: Concourse B, east wing near gate 44
Hours: Daily from 5 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Guest Access: First class, business class, Star Alliance Gold, or Star Alliance business class tickets
Select Amenities: Complimentary food and drinks, business services

Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)

The Club at ATL

Location: Concourse F of the mezzanine level, next to the food court
Hours: Daily from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Guest Access: Priority Pass members, Star Alliance Gold, or Star Alliance business class tickets, day pass holders ($50)
Select Amenities: Complimentary food and drinks, shower facilities, business services, shower facilities

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)

Star Alliance First Class Lounge

Location: International Terminal, level 6, accessible from the main atrium
Hours: Daily from 8:30 a.m. to 1 a.m.
Guest Access: Star Alliance first class tickets
Select Amenities: Complimentary food and drinks, business services, shower facilities, private areas

Star Alliance Business Class Lounge

Location: International Terminal, level 6, accessible from the main atrium
Hours: Daily from 8:30 a.m. to 1 a.m.
Guest Access: Star Alliance Gold or Star Alliance business class tickets
Select Amenities: Complimentary food and drinks, business services, shower facilities, private areas

Miami International Airport (MIA)

Avianca & TAP Lounge

Location: South Terminal, post security, across from gate J6
Hours: Open 24 hours daily
Guest Access: Priority Pass members, Star Alliance Gold, or Star Alliance business class tickets
Select Amenities: Complimentary food and drinks, business services, children’s play area

LATAM VIP Lounge

Location: Terminal J, third floor, past gate J5
Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday from 7 a.m. to 2:30 a.m.; Wednesday, Friday to Sunday from 7 a.m. to 1 a.m.
Guest Access: First class, HON Circle Members, Senator, Star Alliance Gold
Select Amenities: Complimentary food and drinks, business services, shower facilities

Turkish Airlines Lounge

Location: Terminal H, third floor, central checkpoint, Concourse H-J
Hours: Daily from 5 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Guest Access: Priority Pass members, Star Alliance Gold, or Star Alliance business class tickets
Select Amenities: Complimentary food and drinks, business services, shower facilities, meeting room

Minneapolis—Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)

Escape Lounge

Location: Terminal 1, mezzanine level, above the entrance to Concourse E
Hours: Daily from 4 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Guest Access: Star Alliance Gold, or Star Alliance business class tickets, Priority Pass members, cardholders of The Platinum Card^® from American Express, The Business Platinum Card^® from American Express, or Delta SkyMiles^® Reserve Card members with a same-day ticket on Delta
Select Amenities: Complimentary food and drinks, business services

San Diego International Airport (SAN)

United Club

Location: Terminal 2, mezzanine level, between gates 47 and 48
Hours: Daily from 5:15 a.m. to 9:45 p.m.
Guest Access: United Club members, Star Alliance Gold, or Star Alliance business class passengers
Select Amenities: Complimentary food and drinks, business services

San Francisco International Airport (SFO)

United Polaris Lounge

Location: International Terminal, Concourse G, near gate 92
Hours: Daily from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Guest Access: Star Alliance business class tickets
Select Amenities: Complimentary food and drinks, business services, shower facilities

United Club — E4

Location: Terminal 3, Level 2 near gate E4
Hours: Daily from 5:30 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Guest Access: United Club members, Star Alliance Gold, or Star Alliance business class tickets
Select Amenities: Complimentary food and drinks, business services, relaxing room

Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)

The Club at SEA

Location: South Satellite, next to gate S9
Hours: Daily from 5 a.m. to midnight.
Guest Access: Priority Pass members, Star Alliance Gold, or Star Alliance business class tickets
Select Amenities: Complimentary food and drinks

Lufthansa Lounge Food and Drink Options

The food and drink options offered in Lufthansa Lounges and partner lounges will vary significantly based on the type of lounge. For example, those visiting a United Club will likely have considerably fewer food and beverage options than, say, a Lufthansa First Class Lounge, which offers a plated preflight meal service, premium cocktails, and Champagne.

With that said, all locations will offer some complimentary food and drink options along with a range of beers, liquors, spirits, non-alcoholic drinks, and sodas.

Lufthansa Lounge Eligibility

Which Lufthansa Lounge you can access can be confusing, but it all comes down to what cabin class you’re flying and what status level with Lufthansa or Star Alliance.

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	Lufthansa First Class Lounge	Lufthansa Senator Lounge	Lufthansa Business Lounge
Lufthansa and SWISS First Class	First class boarding pass for an LH/LX flight arriving/departing on the same day
Star Alliance First Class	No admission	First class Star Alliance boarding pass for a flight departing on the same day
Miles & More HON Circle	Valid HON Circle Member card and boarding pass for a Lufthansa/Star Alliance/codeshare partner flight arriving/departing on the same day
Miles & More Senator	No admission	Valid Senator card and boarding pass for a Lufthansa/Star Alliance/codeshare partner flight arriving/departing on the same day
Star Alliance Gold	No admission	Valid Star Alliance Gold card and boarding pass for a Lufthansa/Star Alliance flight departing on the same day
Lufthansa/Star Alliance Business Class	No admission	No admission	Boarding pass for a Lufthansa/Star Alliance flight departing on the same day
Cardholders of the Amex Platinum Card or the Amex Business Platinum Card	No admission	Boarding pass for a Lufthansa business class flight departing on the same day	Boarding pass for a Lufthansa flight departing on the same day
Cardholders of the Centurion Card	Boarding pass for a Lufthansa flight departing on the same day

Lufthansa or SWISS First Class Passengers

If you have a first class boarding pass for Lufthansa or SWISS Air, you can access any Lufthansa Lounge available, including the First Class Lounge in New York (JFK).

Star Alliance First Class Passengers

Passengers with a first class ticket on any Star Alliance carrier (besides Lufthansa and SWISS) can access any Lufthansa Lounges except for First Class Lounges.

Miles & More HON Circle Members

Frequent Lufthansa flyers with the invitation-only HON Circle status in the Miles & More program can access all Lufthansa Lounges, including First Class Lounges, as long as they have a boarding pass for a Lufthansa, Star Alliance, or codeshare partner flight in any cabin class.

Miles & More Senator Members

Lufthansa flyers with Senator status in the Miles & More program can access all Lufthansa Lounges, except First Class Lounges, as long as they have a boarding pass for a Lufthansa or Star Alliance partner flight in any cabin class.

Star Alliance Gold Status

Those with Star Alliance Gold status, offered with United Gold status and above, can access all Lufthansa Lounges, except First Class Lounges, as long as they have a boarding pass for a Lufthansa or Star Alliance partner flight in any cabin class. Elite members may bring in 1 guest traveling on the same flight.

Lufthansa or Star Alliance Business Class Ticket

Passengers with a business class ticket for Lufthansa or one of its Star Alliance partners can access all Lufthansa Business Lounges, but they cannot access First Class or Senator Lounges.

Eligible American Express Cardholders

Travelers with the Amex Platinum card or the Amex Business Platinum card can access Lufthansa Business Lounges, regardless of their ticket class, and Lufthansa Senator Lounges (only when flying Lufthansa business class).

Regardless of ticket class, those with a Centurion card can access Lufthansa First Class, Senator, and Business Lounges.

Lufthansa Partner Lounge Eligibility

Admission rules for each Lufthansa partner lounges are much less complicated, but there are still a few rules you should be aware of.

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	Star Alliance Partner First Class Lounge	Star Alliance Partner Business Lounge
Lufthansa/Star Alliance First Class	Lufthansa/Star Alliance first class boarding pass for a flight departing on the same day
Miles & More HON Circle	No admission	Valid HON Circle Member card and boarding pass for a Lufthansa/Star Alliance flight departing on the same day
Miles & More Senator	No admission	Valid Senator card and boarding pass for a Lufthansa/Star Alliance flight departing on the same day
Star Alliance Gold	No admission	Valid Star Alliance Gold card and boarding pass for a Lufthansa/Star Alliance flight departing on the same day
Lufthansa/Star Alliance Business Class	No admission	Lufthansa/Star Alliance business class boarding pass for a flight departing on the same day

Star Alliance Partner First Class Lounge

The only passengers eligible to access a Star Alliance partner first class lounge are those with a first class boarding pass for a Lufthansa or Star Alliance partner flight.

Star Alliance Business Class Lounge

Eligibility rules for Star Alliance business class lounges are much less strict. The lounges can be accessed by any passengers with a business or first class boarding pass for a Lufthansa or Star Alliance partner flight, travelers with Star Alliance Gold status (regardless of cabin class), and travelers with Miles & More Senator or HON Circle status (regardless of cabin class).

Other Partner Lounge Eligibility Options

United Club Membership

Many Lufthansa partner lounges are United Club lounges offered by its Star Alliance partner, United Airlines. There are 3 ways that you can gain access to United Clubs:

Purchase a yearly United Club membership, which will set you back $750 or 94,000 United miles for an individual membership and $1,400 or 175,000 miles for an All Access membership. Individual membership does not include guest access, while All Access membership includes up to two guests (or one guest and one dependent under 18). We do not advise redeeming miles as it would be an extremely poor use of miles. You can also purchase day passes for $59.
The New United Club℠ Card has a $695 annual fee and includes a yearly membership to all United Clubs. So it is already a much better deal than purchasing the lounge membership outright. The United Club card also offers 2 free checked bags on all United flights to further extend your savings.
Those with United/Star Alliance Gold status via the United Airlines MileagePlus loyalty program can access United Club lounges on international flights operated by a Star Alliance member airline. Keep in mind that this option only covers international flights, whereas the first 2 cover domestic trips as well.

Hot Tip: If you’re hoping to access a United Polaris lounge, none of these 3 options will gain you entry. The only way to access a United Polaris lounge is with a boarding pass for United Polaris or a Star Alliance partner first or business class ticket.

Priority Pass

The 3 “The Club” locations (ATL, CLT, and SEA) can be visited by those with a Priority Pass membership.

The easiest way to get a membership is a credit card with Priority Pass which provides it as a perk for being a cardholder.

If you receive a Priority Pass Select membership through your credit card, you will need to enroll in the Priority Pass program to utilize your benefits. Do not forget this crucial step! If you do not enroll first, you will not be permitted to enter the lounge.

Lufthansa/Star Alliance Elite Status

If you hold Lufthansa Senator status or Star Alliance Gold status and above, you can access every Lufthansa partner lounge, except for the United Polaris lounge in San Francisco (SFO).

Lounge Companion Access

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Ticket Type/Status Level	Guests Permitted at Lufthansa Lounges	Guests Permitted at Lufthansa Partner Lounges
Lufthansa or SWISS First Class Ticket	1 guest plus a life partner/spouse and children under 18	1 guest
Star Alliance First Class Ticket	1 guest	1 guest
Miles & More HON Circle Members	1 guest plus a life partner/spouse and children under 18	1 guest
Miles & More Senator Members	1 guest plus children under 18	1 guest
Star Alliance Gold Member	1 guest traveling on the same flight	1 guest traveling on the same flight
Lufthansa/Star Alliance Business Class Ticket	No guests	No guests
Eligible American Express Cardholders	Additional guest access and fees subject to terms and conditions of participating lounges	N/A

Like your own lounge access, the number of guests you can bring into a Lufthansa or Lufthansa partner lounge with you depends on your ticket type or status level with Lufthansa. For the most part, you will likely be able to bring at least 1 guest into the lounge with you, with a few exceptions.

If you’re visiting a Lufthansa Lounge via a Lufthansa or SWISS first class ticket or are a Miles & More HON Circle member, you can bring your spouse and children under 18 years old and 1 guest.

Miles & More Senator members visiting a Lufthansa Lounge can bring in any children under 18 years old, in addition to 1 guest.

Those traveling with a Lufthansa/Star Alliance business class ticket are not permitted to bring any guests into Lufthansa Lounges or its partner lounges.

Finally, the policy for guests for eligible Amex cardholders is a bit murky — entry will be subject to the terms and conditions of the lounge.

Hot Tip: If you’re planning to visit one of the Lufthansa partner lounges that you receive access to via a Priority Pass or United Club membership, you likely can bring in more than 1 guest, depending on how you earned the membership.

Final Thoughts

Lufthansa Lounges can offer an exceptional experience to passengers traveling with the airline, especially those lucky enough to visit a First Class or Senator Lounge, which offers excellent food and drinks and an elevated service experience. But no matter which lounge you visit, there’ll be great food and drink options and a place to kick back and relax while you wait for your flight.

As Lufthansa expands its U.S. lounge network, we will continually update this list as regularly as possible so that you’ve got the most recent information.