Full List of Airport Lounges at Washington Dulles International Airport [IAD]

Key Takeaways

• Passengers at Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) are treated to a whopping 13 airline lounges.
• Eligible premium passengers have several lounges to choose from, and they can gain access either with the right credit card or by flying in a particular fare class.
• 4 lounges can be accessed with a day pass and a same-day boarding pass, and 4 lounges can be accessed with Priority Pass.

Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) served 25.1 million passengers in 2023 with over 9 million of them being international travelers. Most lounges at Dulles are operated by foreign carriers, but many can be accessed with a Priority Pass membership. Only 1 “Big 3” airline — United Airlines — has a lounge network at Dulles.

IAD Terminal Map

Washington Dulles International Airport Lounges by Terminal

Terminal	Lounges
Concourse A	Air France-KLM Lounge Etihad Lounge in Collaboration With Chase Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse
Concourse B	British Airways Galleries Lounge Lufthansa Lounge Turkish Airlines Lounge
Concourse C	United Club gate C4 United Club gate C7 United Club gate C17 United Polaris Lounge gate C17
Concourse D	United Club gate D8
Main Terminal	Capital One Lounge USO Lounge

Hot Tip: Don’t forget to check out our ultimate terminal guide to Dulles International Airport. 

Air France-KLM Lounge

Location: Terminal A, in front of gate 20
Opening Hours: Open Monday, Thursday, and Saturday: 7 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday: 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Air France-KLM Lounge Facilities

Air France Lounge Access

Access Type	Details	Fees and Policies
Priority Pass	Must have a same-day boarding pass to gain access and can stay a maximum of 3 hours All cardholders and guests are required to show a boarding pass with confirmed same-day travel for access to the lounge Children under 2 years old are admitted free	Passengers can be traveling on any flight Access is subject to availability
Business class	Must have a same-day boarding pass	Must be traveling on an international Air France, KLM, or SkyTeam flight Guests must be traveling on an Air France, KLM, or SkyTeam flight departing from the same terminal; if you do not have guests, you may bring 2 children between the ages of 2 and 17 free of charge
La Première	Complimentary access for you and a guest if you are traveling in La Première Can also bring children 12 years of age or under with no extra charge
Air France/KLM Flying Blue members	Complimentary access for you and a guest if you have Flying Blue Gold or Platinum status
SkyTeam Elite Plus	Passengers must have a same-day boarding pass Passengers are permitted to bring 1 guest	Guests must be traveling on an Air France, KLM, or SkyTeam flight departing from the same terminal If you do not have a guest, you may bring 2 children between the ages of 2 and 17 free of charge

Air France Lounge Access House Rules

• Unaccompanied minors will not be able to access lounges.
• Eligible passengers may access Air France-KLM lounges when traveling on a same-day international flight operated by Air France, KLM, or a SkyTeam member.
• Lounge access is only permitted on departure, not on arrival.

For more information on Air France Lounge’s house rules, be sure to check out the airline’s website.

British Airways Galleries Lounge

Location: Concourse B, after security
Opening Hours: Open from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. (Priority Pass access) and 2 p.m. until 9:45 p.m.

British Airways Galleries Lounge Facilities

British Airways Galleries Lounge Access

Access Type	Details	Fees and Policies
First class	Passengers must have a same-day boarding pass Passengers are permitted to bring 1 guest (guest must also be traveling on a flight operated and marketed by a Oneworld airline)	Passengers must be flying on a scheduled British Airways flight
Business class	Passengers must have a same-day boarding pass
Executive Club Silver or Gold members	Silver and Gold Executive Club Members on scheduled flights operated by British Airways or a Oneworld partner	Must be flying on a scheduled flight operated by British Airways or a Oneworld partner
Oneworld Emerald or Sapphire member	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)
Priority Pass	The lounge is open to Priority Pass members from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. daily; Priority Pass members will not be admitted to the lounge outside these hours	Passengers can be traveling on any flight Access is subject to availability

British Airways Galleries Lounge House Rules

• Infants under 2 years will not be counted as a guest when traveling with an eligible adult customer.

For more information on the British Airways Galleries Lounge house rules, be sure to check out Oneworld’s website.

Capital One Lounge

Location: Main Terminal, directly after TSA PreCheck
Opening Hours: Daily from 5:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Capital One Lounge Facilities 

• Food, including sandwiches, salads, fruit, and snacks, with a selection of vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options
• Fully-stocked bar, including cold-brew coffee and still or sparkling water
• Full-service coffee bar
• High-speed Wi-Fi
• Luggage locker

Capital One Lounge Access

Capital One Lounge House Rules

• Cardholders must use their Capital One card to qualify for complimentary or discounted access.
• All visitors must present a boarding pass for a departing or connecting same-day flight.
• You can only utilize the lounge within 3 hours of your departure (even if you have a longer connection).
• You cannot utilize the lounge on arrival, only on departure.
• Children under 2 can enter for free with a supervising parent or guardian.

Be sure to check out Capital One’s website for more information about its lounges.

Etihad Lounge in Collaboration With Chase

Location: Terminal A near gate A14
Opening Hours: Daily from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Etihad Lounge Facilities 

• Bar and lounge
• Dining room
• Family room
• Prayer room
• Work area

Etihad Lounge Access

Access Type	Details	Fees and Policies
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 $27	Annual card fee: $550 and $75 for each authorized user
J.P. Morgan Reserve Card		Annual card fee: $595
The Ritz-Carlton™ Credit Card		Annual card fee: $450
Priority Pass Membership (not acquired by the above-mentioned cards)	1 complimentary entry per calendar year	$75 per visit after the complimentary visit is used
Etihad Airways premium passengers	Passengers flying on Etihad-operated fights in business or first class Etihad Gold and Platinum elite members	N/A
Day pass (non-Priority-Pass members)	Valid when flying on any airline	$100 per person, per visit

Etihad Lounge 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 aged 2 and under may accompany an adult free of charge

Be sure to check out Etihad’s website for more information about its lounges.

Lufthansa Business Class Lounge

Location: Midfield Terminal, Concourse B near gates B49 to B51
Opening Hours: Tuesday and Wednesday: 1:30 p.m. to 10 p.m.; Thursday to Monday: 12 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Lufthansa Business Class Lounge Facilities

Lufthansa Business Class Lounge Access

Access Type	Details	Fees and Policies
Star Alliance first class	Passengers must have a boarding pass in international first class on a Star Alliance member-operated flight Passengers must have a same-day boarding pass or, at the latest, for a 5 a.m. flight the following day	Passengers may bring 1 guest traveling on any Star Alliance flight departing from the same airport on the same day; the guest must be traveling on the same flight
Star Alliance Gold	Passengers must have a same-day boarding pass or, at the latest, for a 5 a.m. flight the following day
Miles & More Senator	Senator members may take 1 companion free of charge Senator members may bring their own children under the age of 18 free of charge There is no limit on the number of companions Senator members may bring, but companions must be traveling on the same flight	Additional guests from $25 per visit
Lufthansa HON Circle	Passengers can access the lounge with a same-day boarding card on departure Passengers can bring 1 guest, spouse, and children up to 18 years old	Valid when flying on a Star Alliance-operated flight; the guest must also be traveling on a Star Alliance-operated flight Additional guest passes may be purchased from $25
Day pass	Must have a boarding pass for the same day from any airline Free access for children under the age of 2 accompanied by an adult	From $39 — must book online
Priority Pass	Guests can stay in the lounge for a maximum of 3 hours	Passengers can be traveling on any flight Access is subject to availability

Lufthansa Business Class Lounge House Rules

• Children 2 years of age and under can enter the lounge free of charge.
• Lufthansa says this lounge will have a “reduced food and beverage” menu due to COVID-19.
• Travel companions must show a valid Lufthansa boarding card to enter the lounge.

Turkish Airlines Lounge

Location: Terminal B, Departure gate B43, after security
Opening Hours: Daily from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Turkish Airlines Lounge Facilities

Turkish Airlines Lounge Access

Access Type	Details	Fees and Policies
Star Alliance Gold	Passengers must have a same-day boarding pass	Star Alliance Gold members may bring 1 guest. Guest must be traveling on the same flight as Gold member
Star Alliance business class	Star Alliance business class are not entitled to bring guests to the lounge
Select Qatar Airways passengers	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
Priority Pass	Passengers must have a same-day boarding pass Guests can stay in the lounge for a maximum of 3 hours	Passengers can be traveling on any flight Access is subject to availability

Turkish Airlines Lounge House Rules

• Children under 6 years of age are admitted free.

United Club

Washington Dulles International Airport has 4 United Clubs in the Midfield Terminal:

• Concourse C, near gate C4: Daily from 2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
• Concourse C, near gate C17: Daily from 5:30 a.m. to 10 p.m.
• Concourse C, near gate C7: Daily from 5:30 a.m. to 10 p.m.
• Concourse D, near gate D8: Daily from 5:30 a.m. to 10 p.m.

United Club Facilities

• Full-service bar
• Light snacks
• Wi-Fi

United Club Access

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
United Club membership	United Club members have unlimited access to Club lounges with a same-day boarding pass Club members may bring up to 2 guests	General member, Premier Silver, and Premier Gold	$650 (or 85,000 United MileagePlus miles)
Premier Platinum	$600 (or 80,000 United MileagePlus miles)
Premier 1K and United Global Services	$550 (or 75,000 United MileagePlus miles)
United Club℠ Infinite Card	Included
Valid on a United, Star Alliance, or contracted partner flight
United Polaris business class	Passengers can access the lounge with a same-day boarding pass at departure, connecting, and arrival airports (domestic arrivals only)	Valid on a United Airlines-operated flight
United Business (international flights)	Also applies to passengers traveling to/from Canada in United First
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
United Premier Gold or Star Alliance Gold status	Passengers may access the lounge with a same-day boarding pass for an international flight Passengers are permitted to bring 1 guest traveling on the same flight
Active U.S. military personnel	Must have a valid military ID, and boarding pass for travel within 24 hours on a United- or United Express flight and be either dressed in uniform, have leave orders, or have rest and recuperation papers Can invite family members with gate passes or traveling on the same flight	Family members with gate passes or traveling on the same flight as the military member may access the lounge
Air Canada Maple Leaf Club members	Must have a valid Air Canada Maple Leaf Club membership card and a boarding pass for a flight operated by a Star Alliance member airline and departing from the same airport	No guests are allowed for Air Canada Maple Leaf Club North America members Air Canada Maple Leaf Club Worldwide members may bring 1 guest to the lounge
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

• Passengers who purchased tickets through a Star Alliance member airline (other than United) should consult the specific airline’s policy or the Star Alliance lounge policy to see if they are able to access the lounge.
• Boarding passes must be in the customer’s name.

United Polaris Lounge

Location: Midfield Terminal, Concourse C, near gate C17
Opening Hours: Daily from 5:30 a.m. to 10 p.m.

United Polaris Lounge Facilities

United Polaris Lounge Access

United Polaris House Rules

• United Polaris is available on transpacific or transatlantic flights and on flights from the U.S. to Buenos Aires, Lima, Rio de Janeiro, São Paulo, and Santiago.
• Passengers flying on discounted industry fares or staff travel tickets are not permitted in the lounge.
• For Star Alliance admittance, long-haul international routes are classed as the U.S. to Asia, Australia, Europe, and select South American countries (Argentina, Brazil, Chile, and Peru).

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

USO Lounge

Location: Main Terminal Arrivals Level, Across from baggage claims #11 and #12
Opening Hours: Daily from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.

USO Lounge Facilities

USO Lounge Access

Travelers can enter the USO Lounge if they are active duty, guard, reserve military, retired military, or a dependent.

Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse

Location: Terminal A, across from gate A32
Opening Hours: Daily from 4 hours from the departure time of Virgin Atlantic flights

Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse Facilities

Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse Access

Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse House Rules

• Eligible passengers listed above (except Singapore Airlines members) are permitted to bring a guest to the lounge.
• Guests must be traveling on the same Virgin Atlantic or Delta flight on the same day.

Best Credit Cards To Access Priority Pass Lounges

Several credit cards feature a complimentary Priority Pass membership as a benefit, saving you $99 to $469 on the cost of an annual membership.

The Amex Platinum card and the Amex Business Platinum card are some of the very best credit cards for airport lounge access. Cardholders have access to over 1,400 lounges, including Priority Pass lounges upon enrollment, Centurion Lounges, Plaza Premium Lounges, Delta Sky Clubs (when flying Delta), Escape Lounges – The Centurion Studio Partner, select Lufthansa Lounges (when flying Lufthansa same-day), and select Virgin Clubhouses.

Here are some other great cards that also offer a complimentary Priority Pass lounge membership:

• Capital One Venture X card
• Chase Sapphire Reserve^®
• Citi Prestige^® Card (no longer open to new applicants)
• Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant^® American Express^® Card

Enrollment may be required before you can access Priority Pass lounges.

Hot Tip: Eligible Priority Pass members also have access to a dining credit at Chef Geoff’s in Concourse C near gate C14. Learn more in our article: Priority Pass Lounge Guide With Full List of 90+ U.S. Lounges & Restaurants [Map Included].

Final Thoughts

Many of the lounges at Dulles are some of the best you’ll find in the U.S. We consider the Turkish Airlines Lounge at IAD to be one of the best Priority Pass lounges in the country. Even if you don’t hold elite status with an airline, there are a handful of Priority Pass lounges scattered throughout Dulles International Airport for you to use. Regardless of what airline you’re flying, you’re sure to find a comfortable lounge with ample seating, food, and drinks for all of your travel needs.

Want to get into airport lounges at Dulles and worldwide? Make sure to check out our guide for the best credit cards for airport lounge access.