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. A Gameway will open soon in Concourse E.

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 has a Capital One Lounge in the Main Terminal, directly after TSA PreCheck. It is open daily from 5:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Which lounges at Dulles have shower facilities?

The Air France-KLM Lounge, British Airways Galleries Lounge, Etihad Lounge, Lufthansa Business Class Lounge, Turkish Airlines Lounge, United Polaris Lounge, and Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse all have shower facilities.

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

Updated: August 15, 2026, 9:26am CDT

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IAD Terminal Map
Air France-KLM Lounge
British Airways Lounge
Capital One Lounge
Etihad Lounge in Collaboration With Chase
Gameway (Coming Soon)
Lufthansa Business Class Lounge
Lufthansa Senator Lounge
Turkish Airlines Lounge
United Club
United Polaris Lounge
USO Lounge
Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse
Best Credit Cards To Access Priority Pass Lounges
Final Thoughts

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Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) served over 29 million passengers in 2025. Most lounges at Dulles are operated by foreign carriers, but many are accessible with a Priority Pass membership. Only 1 of the Big 3 airlines, United Airlines, has a lounge network at Dulles.

IAD Terminal Map

IAD Concourse E Dulles Tier 2 Fact Sheet Draft 04 06 2026 — 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
Concourse E (Dulles Next)	Gameway (coming soon) United Club (coming soon)
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: 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
Day pass	Passengers can access the lounge with a same-day boarding card.	$50 or 6,000 miles Passengers must be flying on an Air France, KLM, or Delta-operated flight.
Business class	Passengers can access the lounge with a same-day boarding card.	Valid when traveling on an international Air France, KLM, or SkyTeam flight Guests may purchase a day pass.
La Première first class	Passengers can access the lounge with a same-day boarding card. Passengers may bring 1 guest.	Valid when traveling on an international Air France, KLM, or SkyTeam flight The guest must be traveling on an international Air France, KLM, or SkyTeam-operated flight and must be departing from the same hall as the passenger.
Flying Blue Gold and Platinum elites	Passengers can access the lounge with a same-day boarding card. Passengers may bring 1 child aged 2 to 17 years and 1 guest.
SkyTeam Elite Plus	Passengers can access the lounge with a same-day boarding card. Passengers may bring 1 guest.
Priority Pass and Lounge Club	Passengers can access the lounge with a same-day boarding card.	Passengers may access the lounge for a maximum of 3 hours. Cardholders must be 21 years old. Children under 2 are admitted free of charge. Priority Pass membership: Standard $99, Standard Plus $329, Prestige $469

Air France Lounge Access House Rules

Unaccompanied minors cannot access lounges.
Lounge access is only permitted on departure, not on arrival.
Passengers can only access the lounge in their departure terminal.

Keep reading for more information on Air France Lounge’s full list of house rules.

British Airways Lounge

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 Lounge Access

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Access Type	Details	Fees and Policies
First class	Passengers must have a same-day boarding pass and may invite 1 guest.	Passengers must be flying on a scheduled British Airways flight.
Business class	Passengers must have a same-day boarding pass.	Must be flying on a scheduled flight operated by British Airways or a Oneworld partner
The British Airways Club Silver or Gold members	Can invite 1 guest to join member in the lounge Gold members traveling with a codeshare partner (flight booked via ba.com only) may not invite any guests.	Must be flying on a scheduled flight operated by British Airways or a Oneworld partner
Oneworld Emerald or Sapphire member	Can invite 1 guest to join member in the lounge (the guest must be traveling on a flight operated and marketed by a Oneworld carrier)	Must be flying on a scheduled flight operated by British Airways or a Oneworld partner

British Airways Lounge House Rules

You must be over 18 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.

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

Grab-and-go food options and in-house dining
Food, including sandwiches, salads, fruit, and snacks, with a selection of vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options
Full-service espresso bar

Fully-stocked bar
High-speed Wi-Fi
Luggage locker
Parents room
Semiprivate workspace

Capital One Lounge Access

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Access Type	Details	Fees and Policies
Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card or authorized user	Must present a boarding pass for a departing or connecting same-day flight	Annual fee of $395 Access from 3 hours prior to departure Additional guests are $45 per visit, or $25 if 17 and under
Capital One Venture X Business Card		Annual fee of $395 Access from 3 hours prior to departure Additional guests are $45 per visit, or $25 if 17 and under
Day pass	Must present a boarding pass for a departing or connecting same-day flight	Access from 3 hours prior to departure $90 per person

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 use the lounge only within 3 hours of your departure (unless you’re on a layover).
You cannot utilize the lounge on arrival, only on departure.
Children under 2 can enter for free with a supervising parent or guardian.

View the full policies and details for lounge access at the Capital One website.

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

Shower rooms
Wheelchair-accessible
Work area

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: $795
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.

Gameway (Coming Soon)

IAD Gameway rendering — Rendering of the new Gameway at IAD. Image Credit: Gameway

Location: Concourse E, between gates 8 and 10
Opening Hours: TBD

Gameway Facilities

43-inch flat-screen 4K television game stations
Charging station
Leather seating
Noise-canceling headphones
Snacks and beverages

Gameway Access

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Access Type

Details

Fees and Policies

Day pass

Passengers can access the lounge with a same-day boarding card before a departing flight.
Passengers can be traveling in any cabin.
Passengers can be accompanied by eligible traveling companions.
Passengers can access the lounge 4 hours prior to the flight.

30 minutes: $19.95
60 minutes: $29.95
Unlimited: $49.95

Priority Pass

Members can get either:

60-minute stay at 1 game station, including 1 complimentary nonalcoholic drink and 1 free snack OR
60-minute stay at 1 games station and 1 alcoholic drink

Priority Pass membership fee:

Standard: $99
Standard Plus: $329
Prestige: $469

Subsequent hours can be purchased with a 10% discount

Lufthansa Business Class Lounge

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

Update:

During renovations (through the end of 2026), passengers will have access to alternate lounges:
– Turkish Airlines Lounge and United Club: First and business class, HON Circle, Senator
– British Airways Lounge: First class and HON Circle
– United Polaris Lounge: First and business class

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 Lounge Access

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Access Type	Details	Fees and Policies
Business class passengers	Passengers can access the lounge with a same-day boarding card.	Valid when traveling on Lufthansa, Air China, Austrian Airlines, Brussels Airlines, Eva Air, and Turkish Airlines
Premium economy passengers	Members can purchase access to the lounge with a same-day boarding card.	Adults: $35 Children (aged 2 to 12): $20 Valid with a Lufthansa-operated flight
Miles & More Frequent Traveller and Star Alliance Gold	Passengers can access the lounge with a same-day boarding card. Miles and More Frequent Travellers may purchase a guest pass for travel companions ($35).	Valid when traveling on Lufthansa, Air China, Austrian Airlines, Brussels Airlines, Eva Air, and Turkish Airlines when flying out of Terminal 1 or eligible codeshare flights
United Club and Air Canada Maple Leaf Club worldwide members	Passengers can access the lounge with a same-day boarding card.	Valid when traveling on a Star Alliance flight
Priority Pass	Passengers can access the lounge with a same-day boarding card	Passengers may access the lounge for a maximum of 3 hours. Cardholders must be 21. Children under 2 are admitted free of charge. Priority Pass membership: Standard $99, Standard Plus $329, Prestige $469

Lufthansa Business Class Lounge House Rules

Children 2 and under can enter the lounge free of charge.
Travel companions must show a valid Lufthansa boarding pass to enter the lounge.

Read the full list of Lufthansa Lounge house rules.

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 passengers Star Alliance Gold members	Passengers can access the lounge with a same-day boarding card for a departing flight (Star Alliance guests must be traveling on the same flight).	Valid when traveling on a Lufthansa or Star Alliance flight
Lounge voucher	Economy or premium economy passengers who have a valid lounge access voucher	Valid when traveling on a Lufthansa-operated flight
Miles & More HON Circle member or Senator cardholder	Passengers can access the lounge with a same-day boarding card.	Valid when traveling on a Lufthansa, Star Alliance, or valid codeshare 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

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 or first class Star Alliance Gold	Access is permitted with a same-day boarding card (Star Alliance guests must be traveling on the same flight).	Valid on a Turkish Airlines or Star Alliance-operated flight
Priority Pass	Access is permitted with a same-day boarding card when traveling on any airline.	Passengers may access the lounge for a maximum of 3 hours. Cardholders must be 21 or older. Children under 2 are admitted free of charge. Priority Pass membership: Standard $99, Standard Plus $329, Prestige $469
Turkish Airlines Miles&Smiles Premier Visa Signature^® Credit Card	Access is permitted with a same-day boarding card when traveling on Turkish Airlines.	Annual fee: $99 Valid on a Turkish Airlines-operated flight Admittance is for the primary cardholder only. No guest access

Turkish Airlines Lounge House Rules

A dress code is in effect; shirts and shoes are required for entry.

United Club

Washington Dulles International Airport has 3 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.
Concourse E, coming soon

United Club Facilities

Full-service bar
Light snacks
Wi-Fi

United Club Lounge 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) United℠ Explorer Card and United℠ Business Card come with 2 United Club one-time passes per year 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 and United Club℠ Business 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 class (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 class (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 status and above	Passengers can access any United Club with a same-day boarding pass for an international flight. Access is possible at the departure and connection airports 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.
Star Alliance Gold status and above	Passengers can access any United Club with a same-day boarding pass for a domestic or international flight. Access is only at the departure airport. Passengers are permitted to bring 1 guest traveling on the same flight.	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

A same-day boarding pass is required for a flight operated by United, a Star Alliance member, 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 U.S. club with a self-serve bar. 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 and Light snacks
Full-service bar
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 or at the arrival airport.	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 admission, long-haul international routes are classified as 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

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

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
Luggage storage
Shower facilities
Wheelchair accessible

Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse Access

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Access Type	Details	Fees and Policies
Upper Class passengers Delta One passengers flying international First or business class passengers on China Airlines	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.
Flying Club Gold members SkyTeam Elite Plus members flying Virgin Atlantic or Delta Virgin Australia Velocity The Club, Platinum, and Gold members traveling on Virgin Atlantic	Passengers may access the clubhouse with a same-day boarding card.	Valid when flying on a Virgin Atlantic flight
Eligible American Express cards	Limited access hours may apply.	Access is permitted with certain Amex cards, including: Platinum Card^® from American Express The Business Platinum Card^® from American Express
Priority Pass	Access is permitted with a same-day boarding card.	Passengers may access the lounge for a maximum of 3 hours. Children under 2 are admitted free of charge. Priority Pass membership: Standard $99, Standard Plus $329, Prestige $469

Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse House Rules

Guests must be traveling on an eligible flight, but don’t need to be on the same flight as the primary person entering the lounge.
Access is available up to 3 hours before departure.

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 Amex Business Platinum card 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 Lounges, Plaza 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 Priority Pass lounge guide.

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.