Does Philadelphia International Airport have lounges?

Yes, believe it or not, Delaware Valley natives, our once-benighted local airport now has about a dozen airport lounges!

Are there credit card and charge card lounges at PHL?

Chase Sapphire Lounge and American Express Centurion Lounge are at PHL, with entry granted to qualifying cardholders.

Which airlines have lounges at PHL?

The Big 3 U.S. airlines (Delta, United, and American) and British Airways maintain lounges at PHL.

Is there a Minute Suites or XpresSpa at PHL?

There’s a Minute Suites in Terminal A-East and an XpresSpa in Terminal B.

Full List of Airport Lounges at Philadelphia International Airport [PHL]

Updated: January 18, 2026, 8:00am CST

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PHL Terminal Map
American Airlines Admirals Club
American Airlines Flagship Lounge
British Airways Galleries Club Lounge
Centurion Lounge
Chase Sapphire Lounge by The Club
Delta Sky Club
Minute Suites
United Club
USO Lounge
XpresSpa
Connecting Between Terminals for Lounge Access
Best Credit Cards To Access Priority Pass Lounges
Final Thoughts

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The largest airport in Pennsylvania, Philadelphia International Airport (PHL), serves over 30 million passengers annually, is the 21st busiest airport in the U.S., and features over 400 daily departures on flights from 29 airlines to more than 130 destinations worldwide.

PHL has a dozen lounges, including those from American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, British Airways, and Chase. Which you can enter, where they are, and what they offer varies widely, though, so we’re here to guide you through all the airport lounges in Philly and fill you in.

PHL Terminal Map

PHL Philadelphia Airport map — Image Credit: Philadelphia International Airport

PHL Airport Lounges by Terminal

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Terminal	Lounges
Terminal A-West	American Airlines Admirals Club American Airlines Flagship Lounge British Airways Galleries Club Lounge Centurion Lounge
Terminal A-East	Minute Suites (A/B connector)
Terminal B	American Airlines Admirals Club (B/C connector) XpresSpa
Terminal C	United Club (C/D connector)
Terminal D	Chase Sapphire Lounge by The Club (D/E connector) Delta Sky Club (D/E connector)
Terminal E	USO Lounge
Terminal F	American Airlines Admirals Club

American Airlines Admirals Club

AA Flagship Lounge PHL — Full-service bar at the Flagship Lounge at PHL. Image Credit: American Airlines

Location: Terminal A-West, mezzanine, between gates A15 and A16
Opening hours: Daily from 5 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Location: Between terminals B and C, third floor
Opening hours: Daily from 4:30 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Location: Terminal F, level 2, above the food court
Opening hours: Daily from 6:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.

American Airlines Admirals Club Lounge Facilities

Buffet food
Business services
Full-service bar
Newspapers and magazines
Premium food and drink for purchase

Seating with built-in power outlets
Showers (Terminal A only)
TVs
Wi-Fi

American Airlines Admirals Club Access

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Access Type	Details	Fees and Policies
Day pass	Day pass passengers are permitted to be accompanied by up to 3 children (under 18), but they all must hold a valid same-day boarding card.	$79 or 7,900 AAdvantage miles All passengers must have a same-day boarding card for American Airlines or a Oneworld partner airline.
Admirals Club members	Members and their immediate family (spouse and children under 18) or up to 2 guests have unlimited access to any Admirals Club.	AAdvantage Status	Fee
		AAdvantage	$850 (85,000 miles)
		AAdvantage Gold	$825 (82,500 miles)
		AAdvantage Platinum	$800 (80,000 miles)
		AAdvantage Platinum Pro	$775 (77,500 miles)
		AAdvantage Executive Platinum	$750 (75,000 miles)
		Flight must be marketed and operated by American Airlines, a Oneworld partner airline or Aer Lingus.
First and business passengers	Passengers may access the lounge when flying on a same-day international flight. Passengers may bring 1 guest on a qualifying International First flight (children under 2 don’t count against the limit).	Valid for flights marketed and operated by American Airlines, a Oneworld partner airline, or Aer Lingus.
AAdvantage Executive Platinum, Platinum Pro, and Platinum	Passengers traveling on a same-day international flight can access the lounge when traveling in any cabin. Passengers may bring 1 guest (children under 2 don’t count against the limit).	Flight must be marketed and operated by American Airlines, a Oneworld partner airline, or Aer Lingus.
Oneworld Emerald and Sapphire	Passengers traveling on a same-day international flight can access the lounge when traveling in any cabin. Passengers may bring 1 guest (children under 2 don’t count against the limit).	Flight must be marketed and operated by American Airlines or a Oneworld partner airline. Passengers traveling solely on North American routes are not eligible for access.
Qantas Club	Members may access the lounge with a same-day boarding card. Members may bring 1 guest.	Flight must be marketed or operated by Qantas.
Citi^® / AAdvantage^® Executive World Elite Mastercard^® cardmembers and authorized users ($175 per year)	Cardholders receive a complimentary Admirals Club membership with this credit card. Passengers receive unlimited access to any Admirals Club when traveling on a same-day flight. Passengers may be accompanied by their immediate family (including spouse and children under 18) or up to 2 guests.	Annual fee: $595 Flight must be marketed or operated by American Airlines. Marketed and operated by any Oneworld partner airline
Citi^® / AAdvantage^® Globe™ Mastercard^®	Cardholders receive 4 Admirals Club Globe passes. Up to 3 children under 18 years of age who are traveling with an adult who redeemed a pass may also enter the lounge.	Annual fee: $350 Valid for up to 24 hours while flying in any cabin class
Citi Strata Elite℠ Card	Cardholders receive 4 Admirals Club passes every calendar year. Passengers receive unlimited access to any Admirals Club when traveling on a same-day flight. Passengers may be accompanied by up to 3 children under 18 years. Each companion 18 or older requires a pass.	Annual fee: $595 Flight must be marketed or operated by American Airlines. Marketed and operated by any Oneworld partner airline
Military	Military personnel traveling in uniform on a same-day flight may access the lounge. Passengers may be accompanied by their immediate family (including spouse and children under 18) or up to 2 guests.	Must be an American Airlines-operated flight

American Airlines Admirals Club House Rules

Guests must have access to the applicable terminal or concourse, as gate passes aren’t issued for entry.
Infants under 2 are admitted free of charge and do not count toward guest quotas.
Existing Admirals Club Lifetime Members may access the Admirals Club with same-day travel on any airline.
A government-issued photo ID is required along with the relevant access card (e.g., AAdvantage membership card or number).

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

Hot Tip: Take a look at our complete list of U.S. American Airlines Admirals Clubs to see which airports you can find lounges at.

American Airlines Flagship Lounge

Location: Terminal A-West, mezzanine, between gates A15 and A16
Opening hours: Daily from 5 a.m. to 10 p.m.

American Airlines Flagship Lounge Facilities

Business center with PCs and a printer
Day beds
Quiet area
Self-serve drinks bar

Self-serve food station
Showers with towels and amenities
Wi-Fi

American Airlines Flagship Lounge Access

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Access Type	Details	Fees and Policies
Day pass	Valid when traveling on a flight marketed or operated by American Airlines or a Oneworld partner	$150 or 15,000 AAdvantage miles Must be at least 21 years old to purchase
First and business passengers	A same-day boarding card is required for access. First class passengers may bring 1 guest.	Valid on flights marketed and operated by American or a Oneworld partner airline or marketed by Aer Lingus and operated by American. Valid on flights between the U.S. and: Asia Australia Europe Middle East New Zealand South America (excluding Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, Guyana, Peru, Suriname, and Venezuela) Valid on transcontinental flights between: Los Angeles (LAX) and Boston (BOS) (A321T aircraft) Los Angeles (LAX) and Miami (MIA) (Boeing 777-300 aircraft) Los Angeles (LAX) and New York (JFK) New York (JFK) and Orange County (SNA) (A321T aircraft only) San Francisco (SFO) and New York (JFK) Valid on domestic flights between Charlotte (CLT) and Honolulu (HNL) Chicago (ORD) and Honolulu (HNL) Dallas Fort Worth (DFW) and Honolulu (HNL) Dallas Fort Worth (DFW) and Kona (KOA) Dallas Fort Worth (DFW) and Maui (OGG)
AAdvantage Executive Platinum, Platinum Pro, and Platinum	A same-day boarding card is required for access. Valid when departing or connecting on eligible international flights Passengers may bring 1 guest.	Valid for flights marketed and operated by American or a Oneworld partner airline or marketed by Aer Lingus and operated by American. Qualifying flights are between the U.S. and: Asia Australia Europe Middle East New Zealand South America (excluding Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, Guyana, Peru, Suriname, and Venezuela)
ConciergeKey	A same-day boarding card is required for access. Passengers may be accompanied by their immediate family (including children under 18) or up to 2 guests.	Valid for flights marketed and operated by American or a Oneworld partner airline or marketed by Aer Lingus and operated by American.
Oneworld Emerald and Sapphire	A same-day boarding card is required for access. Valid on departures and connections Passengers may bring 1 guest.	Valid for flights marketed and operated by American or a Oneworld partner airline.

American Airlines Flagship Lounge House Rules

Passengers must have a same-day boarding pass or for a flight before 6 a.m. the following day.
Guests under 2 are not counted as guests.
AAdvantage Executive Platinum, Platinum Pro, or Platinum customers traveling solely on North American itineraries do not qualify for Flagship Lounge access, unless on an eligible transcontinental route.

Hot Tip: Find out where else you can relax and enjoy these premium facilities with our comprehensive list of American Airlines Flagship Lounges.

British Airways Galleries Club Lounge

Location: Terminal A-West, level 2, after security
Opening hours: Daily from 3:15 to 8 p.m.

British Airways Galleries Club Lounge Facilities

Hot and cold buffet
Wine
Coffee machine
Free Wi-Fi

British Airways Galleries Club Access

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Access Type	Details	Fees and Policies
First class and business (Club World) Ppassengers	Passengers can access the lounge with a same-day boarding pass.	Passengers must be flying on scheduled flights operated by British Airways.
The British Airways Club Silver or Gold member		Passengers must be flying on a scheduled flight operated by British Airways or a Oneworld partner.
Oneworld Emerald or Sapphire member	Passengers can access the lounge with a same-day boarding pass. Passengers may bring 1 guest.	Passengers and guests must be flying on scheduled flights operated by British Airways or a Oneworld partner.

British Airways Galleries Club House Rules

You must be at least 18 years old or accompanied by a responsible adult.
Lounge access is subject to capacity.

You can find more information on the full list of British Airways Lounge house rules.

Centurion Lounge

PHL Centurion Bar — PHL Centurion Lounge bar. Image Credit: Jarrod West

Location: Terminal A-West, near gate A14
Opening hours: Daily from 5:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Centurion Lounge Facilities

Business services
Day beds
Family room
Full-service bar

Phone rooms
Self-serve buffet with hot and cold dishes
Showers with toiletries

Centurion Lounge Access

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Access Type	Details	Fees and Policies
Platinum Card^® from American Express	Passengers can access the lounge with a same-day boarding card. Passengers may bring guests for $50 per adult guest or $30 per child ages 2 to 17. Cardmembers get complimentary guest access for up to 2 guests per visit after spending $75,000 in eligible purchases per year.	Annual fee: $895 (rates & fees) Valid flying with any airline Additional guest passes may be purchased for $50 per person.
The Business Platinum Card^® from American Express		Annual fee: $895 (rates & fees) Valid flying with any airline Additional guest passes may be purchased for $50 per person.
Centurion^® Card from American Express	Centurion cardmembers may enter with up to 2 guests or immediate family (children and spouse or domestic partner) at no additional charge.	$5,000 per year plus a one-time joining fee of $10,000 (for U.S. users) Passengers may be flying with any carrier.
Corporate Platinum Card^® by American Express	Passengers can access the lounge with a same-day boarding card. Passengers may bring guests for $50 per adult guest or $30 per child ages 2 to 17.	Annual fee: $550 Passengers may be flying with any carrier. Additional guest passes may be purchased for $50 per person.
Delta SkyMiles^® Reserve American Express Card	Passengers can access the lounge with a same-day boarding card. Passengers may bring up to 2 guests for $50 per adult guest or $30 per child ages 2 to 17.	Annual fee: $650 (rates & fees) Valid on Delta-marketed or Delta-operated flight only
Delta SkyMiles^® Reserve Business American Express Card		Annual fee: $650 (rates & fees) Valid on Delta-marketed or Delta-operated flight only

Centurion Lounge House Rules

Guests and family members are not permitted to access or remain in the lounge without the relevant cardholder.
Complimentary guest access quota is per day.
Children under 2 are admitted free of charge.

Chase Sapphire Lounge by The Club

Sapphire Lounge PHL Bar Seats — Sapphire Lounge PHL Bar. Image Credit: Jarrod West

Location: Terminal D/E connector, level 2, after security
Opening hours: Daily from 5 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Chase Sapphire Lounge by The Club Facilities

Areas for working or relaxing, including private phone rooms
Beer garden featuring special menus, local beer on tap, and a mural by a local artist
Curated wine list and cocktails
Curated artwork
Digital food and beverage ordering to your seat, amenities booking, access to magazines and newspapers, and more
Family and kids room
Fresh and seasonal menus
Game room
High-speed Wi-Fi
Local roasts
Nursing room
Private and accessible bathrooms and bookable showers
Wellness area featuring facial treatments from Face Haus and bookable private rest pods

Chase Sapphire Lounge by The Club Access

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Access Type	Details	Fees and Policies
Day pass (non-Priority Pass members)	Valid when flying with any airline	$100 per person, per visit
Chase Sapphire Reserve^®	Valid when flying with any airline Cardholders are entitled to unlimited lounge visits with an activated Priority Pass membership. Cardholders can bring up to 2 guests free of charge with additional guests charged at $27.	Annual card fee: $795 and $195 for each authorized user
Sapphire Reserve for Business℠		Annual card fee: $795
J.P. Morgan Reserve Card		Annual card fee: $795
The Ritz-Carlton™ Credit Card		Annual card fee: $450
All other Priority Pass members	Valid when flying with any airline	These cardholders are entitled to 1 visit to any Sapphire Lounge by The Club per calendar year with an activated Priority Pass membership. Subsequent visits to any Sapphire Lounge by The Club are charged at $75.

Chase Sapphire Lounge by The Club House Rules

Passengers must hold a boarding card for a same-day flight.
Passengers may enter the lounge 3 hours before their scheduled flight departure.
Children 2 and under may accompany an adult free of charge.

Delta Sky Club

Location: Terminal D/E Connector, level 2, after security
Opening hours: Monday through Thursday from 4:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.; Friday from 4:30 a.m. to 5:15 p.m.

Delta Sky Club Facilities

Business services
Newspapers and magazines
Self-serve bar with soft and alcoholic drinks

Self-serve buffet food and snacks
TVs
Wi-Fi

Update:

This lounge is currently being renovated, but it is still open. Bar service and a modifed hot and cold food service are available, but restrooms are currently closed. Updates can be found here.

Delta Sky Club Access

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Access Type	Details	Fees and Policies
Executive Sky Club membership	Members have unlimited access to any Delta Sky Club. Members may bring 2 guests.	$1,495 (annually) or 149,500 miles Passengers and guests must be traveling with a same-day boarding card with Delta or a Delta partner airline (excludes existing Delta Lifetime members that can access the lounge when traveling on any airline). Individuals must be 18 years old to qualify for membership.
Individual Sky Club membership	Individual members have unlimited access to any Delta Sky Club. Members can bring up to 2 guests for $50 per person.	$695 (annually) or 69,500 miles Passengers and guests must be traveling with a same-day boarding card with Delta or a Delta partner airline (excludes existing Delta Lifetime members that can access the lounge when traveling on any airline). Individuals must be 18 years old to qualify for membership.
Delta Diamond, Platinum, and Gold Medallion members	Delta elite status passengers can access a Delta Sky Club with a same-day boarding card.	Valid when flying in Delta Premium Select internationally or in Delta One (certain destinations excluded)
SkyTeam Elite Plus members	Elite status passengers can access a Delta Sky Club with a same-day boarding card.	Valid when traveling on a SkyTeam international flight or connecting to/from a same-day international flight in any cabin
Delta One or SkyTeam premium cabin	Passengers can access a Delta Sky Club on the same day of travel.	Flying Delta, Delta One passengers can access the lounge when flying domestically or when connecting to/from an international flight (certain destinations excluded). Flying on a SkyTeam flight, premium passengers can access the lounge if confirmed in the first or business cabin for the international segment of the journey (certain destinations excluded).
Delta SkyMiles^® Reserve American Express Card	Cardmembers receive up to 15 visits each Medallion Year (February 1 to January 31), with additional visits costing $50 or $25 for Grab and Go. Unlimited access for cardholders who make $75,000 in eligible purchases in a calendar year Members can bring up to 2 guests for $50.	Annual fee: $650 Member must hold a same-day ticket for a Delta-marketed or Delta-operated flight. Passengers traveling on Delta partner flight can access the lounge for $50. The credit card must be used for payment.
Platinum Card^® from American Express	10 visits to Delta Sky Clubs per Medallion Year, with the ability to unlock unlimited visits through $75,000 in spend per calendar year	Annual fee: $895 Member must hold a same-day ticket for a Delta-marketed or Delta-operated flight.
The Business Platinum Card^® from American Express		Annual fee: $895 Member must hold a same-day ticket for a Delta-marketed or Delta-operated flight.

Cardholders of the Japan-based cards Delta SkyMiles^® Diners Club Card, Delta SkyMiles^® Trust Club Platinum Visa Card, and Delta SkyMiles^® Trust Club Gold Visa Card have varying degrees of access to Sky Clubs. See Delta’s international credit card website for specific details, fees, and policies.

Delta Sky Club House Rules

Flights must be marketed or operated by Delta Air Lines or a Delta partner airline (see above for applicable rules for access type).
Same-day travel on any airline applies to existing Delta Lifetime Members.
Members must be 18. Guests under 21 are not permitted access to a lounge with a self-serve bar in the U.S. unless they are traveling with another member who is over 21.
No gate passes are issued for entry, so guests must have access to the required terminal or concourse when visiting a lounge.

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

Minute Suites

Location: Terminal B, after security, between concourses A and B in the A/B connector
Opening hours: 24 hours a day

Minute Suites Facilities

Amazon Alexa
DirecTV and Netflix
Minibar with drinks and snacks for purchase

Private room with daybed (sleeps 2)
Showers are available for an additional fee.
Wi-Fi

Minute Suites Access

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Access Type	Details	Fees and Policies
Day pass	Passengers can access the lounge with a same-day boarding card.	1 hour: $65 Additional 15-minute increments: $16.25 ($13.75 per 15 minutes after 2 hours) Extended 8-hour stay (after 9 p.m.): $215
Priority Pass	Member and up to 3 guests can stay in 1 suite for up to a 1-hour stay. Priority Pass members trying to access with some American Express and Capital One cards may not get free services.	Members may access Minute Suites for up to 1 hour for free, with each subsequent hour charged at $40. Priority Pass memberships: Standard $99, Standard Plus $329, Prestige $469

Minute Suites House Rules

Priority Pass members may be accompanied by 3 guests within the same suite.
Members may be asked to present a credit card to cover any incidentals.

Read the full list of house rules on the Priority Pass website.

United Club

Location: Level 2, between concourses C and D
Opening hours: Daily from 5 a.m. to 6 p.m.

United Club Facilities

Bar serving soft and alcoholic drinks
Business services
Coffee station
Newspapers and magazines

Self-serve snacks
TVs
Wi-Fi

United Club Access

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Access Type	Details	Fees and Policies
Day pass	Passengers must present a same-day boarding pass from United or a partner airline to enter a United Club location with a one-time pass.	$59 (purchased online or at the door) Passengers must be traveling on a United, Star Alliance, or contracted partner flight. Passengers can use their passes only within 3 hours of their departure flight, except during connections, and do not have access to United Club Fly locations.
United Club membership	Members have access (when arriving or departing) to United Club lounges with a same-day boarding card on United, Star Alliance, or contracted partner airlines. An Individual membership does not include guests unless you have an eligible United credit card. All Access membership includes up to 2 adult guests or 1 adult and children under 18.	Individual membership: GS member, Premier 1K, Premier Platinum, Regular member, Premier Silver, and Premier Gold: $750 (94,000 miles) annual fee All Access membership, GS member: $1,100 (125,000 miles) annual fee All Access membership, Premier 1K: $1,200 (150,000 miles) annual fee All Access membership, Premier Platinum: $1,300 (163,000 miles) annual fee All Access membership, Regular member, Premier Gold, Premier Silver: $1,400 (175,000 miles) annual fee United Club℠ Card: Included (earn All Access membership via status or yearly spend) Members must be traveling on a United, Star Alliance, or contracted partner flight for access.
United Polaris business class	Passengers can access the United Club with a same-day boarding pass at their departure, connecting, and arrival airports.	Valid on United-operated flights
United Business (international flights)	Passengers can access the United Club with a same-day boarding pass at their departure, connecting, and arrival airports. Also applies to passengers traveling to/from Canada in United First	Valid on United-operated flights
United Business (transcontinental flights)	Passengers can access the United Club with a same-day boarding pass at their departure and arrival airports for their premium transcontinental flight. Only premium transcontinental flights between New York/Newark and Los Angeles and New York/Newark and San Francisco are eligible.	Valid on United-operated flights
First class on a Star Alliance airline	Passengers can access the lounge with a same-day boarding pass at the departure airport of an international flight. Passengers are permitted to bring 1 guest.	Passengers must be traveling on a Star Alliance airline.
Business class on a Star Alliance airline	Passengers can access the lounge with a same-day boarding card at the departure airport of an international flight.	Passengers must be traveling on a Star Alliance airline.
United MileagePlus Gold or Star Alliance Gold status and above	Passengers can access any United Club with a valid Star Alliance Gold membership card and a same-day boarding pass for an international flight. Access is possible at the departure airport of their international flight. Passengers are permitted to bring 1 guest traveling on the same flight.	Passengers must be traveling on a Star Alliance airline.
Other Star Alliance airline frequent flyer programs		Passengers must be traveling on a Star Alliance airline.
Active U.S. military personnel	Requires a valid Common Access Card (CAC ID)	Passengers must be traveling on a United or United Express flight. Travel booked on an official government-sponsored travel using a government fare type
Air Canada Maple Leaf Club members	Passengers can access any United Club with a same-day boarding card. Maple Leaf Club North America members can access lounges in U.S. locations only. Maple Leaf Club Worldwide members can access lounges in worldwide locations and may bring 1 guest.	Passengers must be traveling on a Star Alliance airline.
Virgin Australia Velocity (Velocity Gold, Platinum, and VIP)	Passengers must have a valid same-day boarding pass. Eligible members traveling on a United-operated flight may bring 1 guest.	Passengers must be traveling on an international United or Virgin Australia-operated flight departing from the same airport.

United Club House Rules

United Club members are permitted to bring a spouse and child under 21 into the lounge, or up to 2 guests.
Guests must be 21 to access a club with a self-serve bar in the U.S. unless traveling with another member who is over 21.
Day pass guests may bring 1 infant under 2 free of charge.
The lounge is subject to availability for day pass guests.

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

USO Lounge

Location: Terminal E, adjacent to gate E2
Opening hours: Daily from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.

USO Lounge Facilities

Books and magazines
Children’s room
Gaming
Refreshments

Snacks
TVs
Wi-Fi
Work areas with computers

USO Lounge Access

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

XpresSpa

Location: Terminal B, near gate B2
Opening hours: Daily from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.

XpresSpa services include massage, nail care, and rejuvenation treatments.

XpresSpa Access

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Access Type	Details	Fees and Policies
Walk-ins	Not a member of Priority Pass	Massage: $38 to $76 Nail care: $28 to $65 Touchless: $15 to $95
Priority Pass	Members may get access to 25 minutes in a zero-gravity massage chair, hydromassage lounger, full body massage lounger, Ceragem or chakra bed (options vary)	Priority Pass memberships: Standard $99, Standard Plus $329, Prestige $469

Connecting Between Terminals for Lounge Access

All the terminals at PHL are connected after security, and walking between gates in the A, B, and C terminals typically takes about 15 minutes. But you might not have enough time to make a tight connecting flight if, say, you have to get from Terminal F, mostly home to American Eagle and other regional flights, to Terminal A, where the international airlines roost in Philadelphia — it’s over a mile between the farthest points of Terminal F and Terminal A-West.

To help with this, the airport offers a free shuttle bus from Terminal F near gate F-14 to gate C-16 (putting you at terminals C, D, and B) and gate A-1 (putting you at terminals A East and A West). The shuttles go in the opposite direction, too, but only stop at Terminal F that way.

You don’t have to reclear security with the shuttle, but if you are arriving internationally, you must go through customs and immigration, collect your bags, and then reclear security to catch a domestic flight from PHL. If you arrived in PHL on a domestic flight that was booked separately from the flight you’re catching at PHL, you still need to leave the secure area, retrieve your bags, and then turn around to be screened again before boarding your next flight.

Best Credit Cards To Access Priority Pass Lounges

Priority Pass is a lounge network of over 1,800 lounges and experiences that provide complimentary food, drinks, a place to relax, and other amenities. This network provides exceptional value for travelers looking for a place to relax and refuel before or in between flights.

Fortunately for frequent travelers, there are several great travel rewards cards with Priority Pass. Our top 2 options are the Amex Platinum card and the Chase Sapphire Reserve card.

The Chase Sapphire Reserve card gets cardholders access to all Priority Pass lounges, and the Amex Platinum card includes Priority Pass (upon enrollment) and access to networks including Centurion Lounges, Plaza Premium Lounges, 10 visits to Delta Sky Clubs (when flying Delta) with the ability to unlock unlimited visits through spend, and Escape Lounges — The Centurion Studio Partner.

Final Thoughts

Though long overshadowed by bigger airports in bigger metroplexes nearby like New York City and Washington, D.C., Philadelphia International Airport has made noticeable strides toward improving the quality of the air passenger experience. That includes more lounges with more and improved services for Philly flyers — even those who don’t work on ice or have a mascot named Gritty.