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

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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.
  • Up to 4 lounges can be accessed with a day pass and a same-day boarding pass, and 5 lounges can be accessed with Priority Pass.

Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) served over 26 million passengers in 2024. Most lounges at Dulles are operated by foreign carriers, but many can be accessed with a Priority Pass membership. Only 1 of the Big 3 airline, United Airlines, has a lounge network at Dulles.

IAD Terminal Map

Dulles International terminal map
Dulles International Airport terminal map. Image Credit: Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority

Washington Dulles International Airport Lounges by Terminal

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Terminal

Lounges

Concourse A

  • Air France-KLM Lounge
  • Etihad Lounge in Collaboration With Chase
  • Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse

Concourse B

  • British Airways Lounge
  • Lufthansa Business Lounge (closed through 2026 for renovation)
  • Lufthansa Senator Lounge (closed through 2026 for renovation)
  • Turkish Airlines Lounge

Concourse C

  • 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

Air France KLM Lounge Washington Dulles IAD
Image Credit: Air France

Location: Terminal A, in front of gate 20
Opening Hours: Daily: 7:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Air France-KLM Lounge Facilities

  • Accessible to passengers with reduced mobility
  • Bar
  • Free Wi-Fi access
  • Local and international newspapers on Air France Play app
  • Night Service (preflight dining)
  • Power outlets and USB ports
  • Relaxation area
  • Restrooms
  • Selection of hot and cold drinks
  • Self-service cold meals and snacks
  • Showers
  • Work area

Air France Lounge Access

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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 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

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

Guests must be traveling on an international Air France, KLM, or SkyTeam flight departing from the same terminal.

Flying Blue Gold and Platinum members

  • Complimentary access for you and 1 guest
  • Flying Blue Platinum members may also bring children 18 or under at no extra charge.

Guests must be traveling on an international Air France, KLM, or SkyTeam flight departing from the same terminal

SkyTeam Elite Plus

  • Passengers must have a same-day boarding pass.
  • Passengers are permitted to bring 1 guest.
  • Passengers can access the lounge up to 3 hours before departure and any time during a connection.

Guests must be traveling on an international Air France, KLM, or SkyTeam flight departing from the same terminal.

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.

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British Airways Lounge

British Airways Galleries Lounge at IAD
British Airways Galleries Lounge at IAD. Image Credit: LoungeBuddy

Location: Concourse B, opposite gate B50
Opening Hours: Daily: 2:30 p.m. until 10:30 p.m.

British Airways Galleries Lounge Facilities

  • Buffet
  • Business center
  • Charging facilities
  • Alcoholic beverages
  • Flight information screens
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Phone
  • Reading materials
  • Restroom
  • Runway views
  • Showers
  • TV
  • Wheelchair access

British Airways Galleries 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 (guest must also be traveling on a flight operated and marketed by a Oneworld airline).

Passengers must be flying on a scheduled British Airways or Oneworld airline flight.

Business Class

Passengers must have a same-day boarding pass.

  • Club World (business class) travelers with Silver or Gold status may bring 1 guest.

Executive Club Silver or Gold Members

Passengers must have a same-day boarding pass

  • Silver and Gold Executive Club Members on scheduled flights operated by British Airways or a Oneworld partner
  • Members flying business class can bring 1 guest.

Oneworld Emerald or Sapphire Member

Passengers must have a same-day boarding pass

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).

British Airways Galleries Lounge House Rules

  • Infants under 2 are not counted as guests when traveling with an eligible adult.
  • Unaccompanied minors are not allowed to enter the lounge.

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

Capital One Lounge

Bar and seating area at Capital One Lounge IAD Dulles
Capital One Lounge at IAD. Image Credit: Katie Seemann

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
  • Grab-and-go food options and in-house dining
  • Fully stocked bar
  • Full-service espresso bar
  • Parents room
  • High-speed Wi-Fi
  • Semiprivate work space
  • Luggage locker

Capital One Lounge Access

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Access Type

Details

Fees and Policies

Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card, Capital One Venture X Business Card, or an authorized user

  • Passengers must have a same-day boarding pass.
  • Unlimited access for primary cardholders and their authorized users

Additional guests are $45 per visit ($25 if guest is 17 or under).

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Cardholders can purchase discounted access for themselves and their guests.

$45 per visit (per person)

Day Pass

Passengers must have a same-day boarding pass.

$65 per visit

Capital One Lounge House Rules

  • Cardholders must present 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

Etihad Lounge IAD
The Etihad Lounge at Dulles Airport. Image Credit: Etihad

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
  • Shower rooms
  • Wheelchair-accessible

Etihad Lounge Access

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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: $795 and $195 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
  • Etihad Gold and Platinum elite members may bring 1 guest when flying business or first class

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.

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Lufthansa Business Class Lounge

Lufthansa IAD lounges
IAD Lufthansa lounge entrance. Image Credit: LoungeBuddy

Location: Midfield Terminal, Concourse B near gates B49 to B51
Opening Hours: Daily: 12 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Update:

According to Lufthansa:
“From October 2025 until the end of 2026 the Lufthansa Lounge in Washington D.C. will undergo extensive renovation. In the meantime, passengers of Lufthansa Group airlines will have access to the following lounges:
– Turkish Airlines Lounge for First Class and Business Class guests, HON Circle Member, and Senators (Concourse B, opposite Gate B42)
– British Airways Lounge for First Class guests and HON Circle Member (Gate B50)
– United Polaris Lounge for First Class and Business Class guests (Concourse C, between Gates C14 and C18)
– United Club Lounge for First Class and Business Class guests, HON Circle Member und Senators (Concourse C, between Gates C14 and C18)”

Lufthansa Business Class Lounge Facilities

  • Copy machine
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Non-smoking lounge
  • Printer
  • Restrooms
  • Showers
  • TV
  • U.S. standard sockets
  • Wireless network
  • Working area

Lufthansa Business Class Lounge Access

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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.

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.

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.
  • 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 under 18 years old.
  • Thid is 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 2 and accompanied by an adult

From $39, must book online

Priority Pass

  • Guests can stay in the lounge for a maximum of 3 hours.
  • Children under 2 are admitted free of charge.
  • Passengers can be traveling on any flight.
  • Access may be restricted between 3 p.m. and 6 p.m. daily.

Lufthansa Business Class Lounge House Rules

  • Children 2 and under can enter the lounge free of charge.
  • Access may be restricted because of capacity constraints between 3 p.m. and 6 p.m.
  • Travel companions must show a valid Lufthansa boarding card to enter the lounge.

Lufthansa Senator Lounge

Location: Midfield Terminal, Concourse B near gates B49 to B51
Opening Hours: Daily: 12 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Lufthansa Senator Lounge Facilities

  • Preflight dinner
  • TV
  • Wi-Fi
  • Lockers

Lufthansa Senator Lounge Access

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Access Type

Details

Fees and Policies

First Class (Lufthansa or SWISS)

  • Passengers must have a same-day boarding pass in international first class.
  • Passengers may access the lounge on departure or arrival.
  • Passengers may bring 1 companion as a guest, in addition to 1 life partner or spouse, and their children under 18.
  • Valid when flying on a Lufthansa or SWISS-operated flight
  • Guests must be traveling on the same flight.
  • There’s an area inside the lounge with exclusive access for first class passengers.

First Class (Star Alliance flight)

  • Passengers must have a same-day boarding pass in international first class.
  • Passengers may bring 1 companion as a guest.
  • Valid when flying on a Star Alliance-operated flight
  • Guest must be traveling on the same flight.
  • There’s an area inside the lounge with exclusive access for first class passengers.

Star Alliance Gold

  • Passengers must have a same-day boarding pass.
  • Passengers may bring 1 companion as a guest.
  • Valid when flying on a Star Alliance-operated flight
  • Guest must be traveling on the same flight.

Miles & More Senators

  • Passengers can access the lounge with a same-day boarding card.
  • Passengers may bring 1 companion as a guest, in addition to their children under 18.
  • Valid when flying on a Star Alliance-operated flight
  • Guest must be traveling on the same flight.

Miles & More HON Circle

  • Passengers can access the lounge with a same-day boarding card.
  • Passengers may bring 1 companion as a guest, in addition to 1 life partner or spouse, and their children under 18.
  • Valid when flying on a Star Alliance-operated flight
  • Guest must be traveling on the same flight.

Lufthansa Senator Lounge House Rules

  • Children 2 and under can enter the lounge free of charge.
  • Travel companions must show a valid Lufthansa or Star Alliance boarding card to enter the lounge.

Read the full list of Lufthansa Lounge house rules.

Turkish Airlines Lounge

Turkish Airlines Lounge at IAD
Turkish Airlines Lounge at IAD. Image Credit: LoungeBuddy

Location: Terminal B, Departure gate B43, after security
Opening Hours: Daily from 7:15 a.m. to 9:15 p.m.

Turkish Airlines Lounge Facilities

  • Buffet
  • Business center
  • Charging facilities
  • Ethernet connection
  • Flight information screens
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Reading materials
  • Restroom
  • Runway views
  • Showers
  • TV
  • Wheelchair access

Turkish Airlines Lounge Access

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Access Type

Details

Fees and Policies

Business Class

Passengers must have a same-day boarding pass.

No guest access is allowed.

Star Alliance First Class

Passengers must have a same-day boarding pass.

Passengers may bring one guest, free of charge.

Star Alliance Business Class

Star Alliance business class are not entitled to bring guests to the lounge.

 

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.

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.
  • Priority Pass membership: Standard $99, Standard Plus $329, Prestige $469

Turkish Airlines Miles&Smiles Premier Visa Signature® Credit Card Cardholders

Passengers must have a same-day boarding pass for a Turkish Airlines flight.

  • Passengers must be traveling on a Turkish Airlines flight.
  • Complimentary access is for the primary cardholder only.
  • No guest access is allowed.

Turkish Airlines Lounge House Rules

  • Children under 6 are admitted free.

United Club

United Club IAD C17
United Club near gate C17. Image Credit: LoungeBuddy

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

  • Concourse C, near gate C7: Daily from 5:30 a.m. to 10 p.m.
  • Concourse C, near gate C17: 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

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Access Type

Details

Fees and Policies

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: Premier 1K, Premier Platinum, Regular member, Premier Silver, and Premier Gold: $750 (94,000 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.

Passengers have one-time access to any United Club with a same-day boarding card on United, Star Alliance, or contracted partner airlines.

Passengers have one-time access to any United Club with a same-day boarding card on United, Star Alliance, or contracted partner airlines.

  • $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 Polaris Business Class

Passengers can access any United Club with a same-day boarding card at their departure, connecting, and arrival airports (domestic arrivals only)

Valid for travel on a United Airlines flight

United Business Class (International Flights)

Passengers can access any United Club with a same-day boarding card at their departure, connecting, and arrival airports (domestic arrivals only).

Also applies to passengers traveling to/from Canada in United first class

First Class on a Star Alliance Airline

  • Passengers can access any United Club with a same-day boarding card at the departure airport of their international flight.
  • Passengers are permitted to bring 1 guest.

Passengers must be traveling on a Star Alliance airline.

United Premier Gold or Star Alliance Gold Status

  • Passengers can access any United Club with a same-day boarding card for an international flight.
  • Access is possible at the departure airport, during connection, or on arrival.
  • Passengers are permitted to bring 1 guest traveling on the same flight.

Passengers must be traveling on a Star Alliance airline

Air Canada Maple Leaf Club Membership

  • 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.
  • North America pass: Individual: CA$495; Partner: CA$730
  • Worldwide pass: Individual: CA$665; Partner: CA$970

Active U.S. Military

  • Passengers must have a valid boarding card for a flight departing within 24 hours.
  • Passengers must also be dressed in uniform, be on leave orders, or have rest and recuperation papers.
  • Service members can invite family members with gate passes or traveling on the same flight.

Passengers must be traveling on a United or United Express flight.

United Club House Rules

  • A same-day boarding card is required for a flight operated by United, Star Alliance, or a contracted partner airline.
  • United Club members with an Individual membership cannot bring a guest unless they have an eligible United credit card.
  • All Access members can be accompanied by 1 adult and children under 18 or up to 2 adult guests.
  • 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 who is over 21.
  • Day pass guests may bring 1 infant under 2 free of charge.
  • Day pass guests may be refused entry if the lounge is at or nearing capacity.

Read the full list of United Club house rules.

United Polaris Lounge

IAD Polaris Lounge Dining Area
You can receive restaurant-style service in the a la carte dining area. Image Credit: James Larounis

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

United Polaris Lounge Facilities

  • Extensive buffet
  • Full-service bar
  • Light snacks
  • Preflight dining
  • Quiet suites
  • Showers
  • Wi-Fi

United Polaris Lounge Access

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Access Type

Details

Fees and Policies

United Polaris Business Class

Passengers may access the lounge with a same-day boarding card, departing for a flight or connecting.

Valid for international flights on a United-operated flight

Star Alliance International First Class

  • Passengers may access the lounge with a same-day boarding card at the departure airport for an international flight.
  • Passengers may be accompanied by 1 guest.

Valid for international flights on a Star Alliance-operated flight

Star Alliance International Business Class

Passengers may access the lounge with a same-day boarding card at the departure airport for an international flight.

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 certain South American countries (Argentina, Brazil, Chile, and Peru).

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

USO Lounge

IAD USO Lounge
Image Credit: Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority

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

  • Beverages
  • Board and table games
  • CAC readers
  • Charging stations
  • Children’s play area
  • Coffee and tea
  • Computers and laptops
  • DVD and Blu-ray player
  • Daily meals
  • Desks and work areas
  • Flight time boards
  • Hotel reservations
  • Information desk
  • Library
  • Lost and found
  • Lounge
  • Luggage storage
  • Sleeping and quiet area
  • Snacks
  • TV and cable
  • Toiletries
  • Transportation information
  • Travel maps
  • Wi-Fi
  • Xbox One

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

Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse IAD LoungeBuddy
The view from Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse at IAD. Image Credit: LoungeBuddy

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

Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse Facilities

  • Freshly prepared meals
  • Complimentary drink service
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Shower facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Wheelchair accessibles

Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse Access

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Access Type

Details

Fees and Policies

  • Upper Class Passengers
  • SkyTeam Elite Plus Members
  • Virgin Australia Velocity The Club, Platinum, and Gold Cardholders

  • Passengers may access the Clubhouse with a same-day boarding card.
  • Passengers may bring a guest if they are traveling on the same day, from the same terminal.

  • Valid when flying on a Virgin Atlantic flight
  • Guests may accompany the eligible passenger if traveling on a flight with Delta Air Lines or Virgin Atlantic.

Delta One Passengers

Passengers may access the clubhouse with a same-day boarding card.

Valid when flying Delta One on an international flight

Priority Pass

  • Passengers may access the clubhouse up to 3 hours before departure.
  • Up to 2 complimentary guests.
  • Children under 2 are admitted free.
  • Passengers can access the lounge when flying on any airline.
  • Priority Pass membership: Standard $99, Standard Plus $329, Prestige $469

Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse House Rules

  • Guests must be traveling on the same Virgin Atlantic or Delta flight on the same day.
  • Access to Priority Pass members is restricted to 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.

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 Platinum Card® from American Express and The Business Platinum Card® from American Express are some of the very best cards for airport lounge access. Cardholders have access to over 1,550 lounges, including Priority Pass lounges upon enrollment, Centurion LoungesPlaza Premium Lounges, 10 visits to Delta Sky Clubs (when flying Delta the same day) with the ability to unlock unlimited visits through spending, Escape Lounges – The Centurion Studio Partner, select Lufthansa Lounges (when flying Lufthansa the same day), and certain Virgin Clubhouses.

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

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are there Priority Pass lounges at Washington Dulles International Airport?

There are 4 Priority Pass lounges at Dulles International Airport, including the Air France-KLM Lounge in Concourse A and the British Airways Galleries Lounge, Lufthansa Business Lounge, and Turkish Airlines Lounge in Concourse B. There is also a Chef Geoff’s restaurant in Concourse C.

Does Dulles have a Polaris Lounge?

The United Polaris Lounge is in Concourse C near gate C17. It’s open from 5:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily for eligible passengers.

Does Dulles Airport have a Capital One Lounge?

Dulles International Airport will soon have a Capital One Lounge in the Main Terminal, directly after TSA PreCheck. Capital One has not provided a date for opening.

Which lounges at Dulles have shower facilities?

The Air France-KLM Lounge, British Airways Galleries Lounge, Turkish Airlines Lounge, United Polaris Lounge, and Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse all have shower facilities. The Capital One Lounge will also have shower facilities when it opens.

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Victoria holds a B.A. in Broadcast Journalism from the Howard University School of Communications and is an award-winning journalist, travel reporter, and the founder of the “Carrying On with Victoria M. Walker” newsletter.

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  • You may be eligible for as high as 175,000 Membership Rewards® points after you spend $8,000 in eligible purchases on your new Card in your first 6 months of Card Membership. Welcome offers vary and you may not be eligible for an offer. Apply to know if you’re approved and find out your exact welcome offer amount – all with no credit score impact. If you’re approved and choose to accept the Card, your score may be impacted.
  • Get more for your travels with 5X Membership Rewards® points on all flights and prepaid hotel bookings through American Express Travel®, including Fine Hotels + Resorts® and The Hotel Collection bookings. You earn 5X points on flights purchased directly from airlines or through American Express Travel® on up to $500,000 on these purchases per calendar year.
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  • More Value! With over 1,550 airport lounges - more than any other credit card company on the market* - enjoy the benefits of the Global Lounge Collection®, over $850 of annual value, with access to Centurion Lounges, 10 complimentary Delta Sky Club® visits when flying on an eligible Delta flight (subject to visit limitations), Priority Pass Select membership (enrollment required), and other select partner lounges. * As of 07/2025.
  • More Value! $200 Uber Cash + $120 Uber One Credit: With the Platinum Card® you can receive $15 in Uber Cash each month plus a bonus $20 in December when you add your Platinum Card® to your Uber account to use on rides and orders in the U.S when you select an Amex Card for your transaction. Plus, when you use the Platinum Card® to pay for an auto-renewing Uber One membership, you can get up to $120 in statement credits each calendar year. Terms apply.
  • More Value! $300 Digital Entertainment Credit: Get up to $25 in statement credits each month after you pay for eligible purchases with the Platinum Card® at participating partners. Enrollment required.
  • More Value! $600 Hotel Credit: Get up to $300 in statement credits semi-annually on prepaid Fine Hotels + Resorts® or The Hotel Collection* bookings through American Express Travel® using the Platinum Card®. *The Hotel Collection requires a minimum two-night stay.
  • New! $400 Resy Credit + Platinum Nights by Resy: When you use the Platinum Card® to pay at U.S. Resy restaurants and to make other eligible purchases through Resy, you can get up to $100 in statement credits each quarter with the $400 Resy Credit benefit. Plus, with Platinum Nights by Resy, you can get special access to reservations on select nights at participating in demand Resy restaurants with the Platinum Card®. Simply add your eligible Card to your Resy profile to book and discover Platinum Nights reservations near you, enrollment required.
  • More Value! $209 CLEAR® Plus Credit: CLEAR® Plus helps get you to your gate faster by using unique facial attributes to verify you are you at 50+ airports nationwide. You can cover the cost of a CLEAR Plus Membership* with up to $209 in statement credits per calendar year after you pay for CLEAR Plus with the Platinum Card®. *Excluding any applicable taxes and fees. Subject to auto-renewal.
  • $200 Airline Fee Credit: Select one qualifying airline and then receive up to $200 in statement credits per calendar year when incidental fees, such as checked bags and in-flight refreshments, are charged by the airline to the Platinum Card® Account*. American Express relies on airlines to submit the correct information on airline transactions to identify incidental fee purchases. If you do not see a credit for a qualifying incidental purchase on your eligible Card after 8 weeks, simply call the number on the back of your Card. Qualifying airlines are subject to change. See terms & conditions for more details.
  • Start your vacation sooner, and keep it going longer. When you book Fine Hotels + Resorts® through American Express Travel®, enjoy noon check-in upon arrival, when available, and guaranteed 4PM check-out.
  • New! $300 lululemon Credit: Enjoy up to $75 in statement credits each quarter when you use the Platinum Card® for eligible purchases at U.S. lululemon retail stores (excluding outlets) and lululemon.com. That’s up to $300 in statement credits each calendar year. Enrollment required.
  • $155 Walmart+ Credit: Receive a statement credit* for one monthly Walmart+ membership (subject to auto-renewal) after you pay for Walmart+ each month with the Platinum Card®.*Up to $12.95 plus applicable local sales tax. Plus Ups not eligible.
  • $100 Saks Credit: Get up to $100 in statement credits annually for purchases at Saks Fifth Avenue or saks.com on the Platinum Card®. That’s up to $50 in statement credits from January through June and up to $50 in statement credits from July through December. No minimum purchase required. Enrollment required.
  • Whenever you need us, we're here. Our Member Services team will ensure you are taken care of. From lost Card replacement to statement questions, we are available to help 24/7.
  • $895 annual fee.
  • Terms Apply.
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