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Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) has 17 lounges in our verified database. 3 of them accept Priority Pass, 9 sell day passes, and 3 may be covered by a credit card you already carry. Here is every lounge at IAD, where it is, and how access works at each one.
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Quick answers for IAD
- Total lounges: 17
- Priority Pass lounges: Air France – KLM Lounge; Etihad Lounge; Etihad Airways Lounge (Chase Sapphire Lounge by The Club)
- Buy-your-way-in (day pass): Etihad Lounge; Etihad Airways Lounge (Chase Sapphire Lounge by The Club); Lufthansa Business Lounge; Turkish Airlines Lounge; United Club – Concourse C (near Gate C7); United Club near C7; United Club – Concourse D (near Gate D8); United Club near D8; Capital One Lounge
Concourse A
Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse
- Where: Next to Gate A32, after security
- Ways in: Airline-specific eligibility
- Access details: Access for eligible Virgin Atlantic and select partner airline premium and elite passengers with same-day boarding pass.
Air France – KLM Lounge
- Where: Next to Gate A19, after security
- Hours: Daily 7:30 am – 9:00 pm
- Ways in: Priority Pass · SkyTeam status / premium cabin · Airline-specific eligibility
- Access details: Access for Air France, KLM and SkyTeam premium/status passengers, and holders of participating lounge membership or paid access with same-day boarding pass.
Etihad Lounge
- Where: Near Gate A14, after security
- Hours: Daily 6:00 am – 10:00 pm
- Ways in: Priority Pass · Airline-specific eligibility · Paid day pass
- Access details: Access for Etihad premium/status passengers and select lounge program members with same-day boarding pass; some programs limited to off-peak hours.
Etihad Airways Lounge (Chase Sapphire Lounge by The Club)
- Where: Concourse A, after security
- Hours: 06:00 – 22:00
- Ways in: Priority Pass · DragonPass · LoungeKey · Paid day pass
- Access details: Access for Chase Sapphire, Priority Pass and partner members or eligible premium-class/Etihad guests with same-day boarding pass.
Concourse B
British Airways Lounge
- Where: Opposite Concourse B boarding gates, after security
- Hours: Daily 2:30 PM – 10:30 PM
- Ways in: oneworld status / premium cabin · Airline-specific eligibility
- Access details: Access is available with Priority Pass, Lounge Club, or Diners Club membership, or to eligible British Airways, Aer Lingus, and oneworld premium or status passengers.
Lufthansa Business Lounge
- Where: In front of Gate A20, after security
- Hours: Daily 7:30 am – 9:00 pm
- Ways in: Star Alliance status / premium cabin · Paid day pass
- Access details: Access for Lufthansa and Star Alliance premium/status passengers and paid access purchasers with same-day boarding pass.
Turkish Airlines Lounge
- Where: Next to Gate B43, after security
- Hours: Daily 7:15 am – 9:30 pm
- Ways in: Star Alliance status / premium cabin · Paid day pass
- Access details: Access for Turkish Airlines and Star Alliance premium/status passengers, and select lounge program or paid walk-in guests with same-day boarding pass.
Concourse C
Polaris Lounge
- Where: Near Gate C18, after security
- Ways in: United Club membership
- Access details: Access is for eligible United Polaris and long-haul premium-cabin passengers.
United Club C17
- Where: Near Gate C17, after security
- Hours: Daily 5:30 AM – 10:00 PM
- Ways in: United Club membership · Star Alliance status / premium cabin
- Access details: Access is for eligible United Club members, United travelers, and Star Alliance Gold members.
United Club – Concourse C (near Gate C7)
- Where: Near Gate C7, after security
- Hours: Daily 5:00 am – 10:00 pm
- Ways in: United Club membership · Star Alliance status / premium cabin · Paid day pass
- Access details: Access for United Club members, eligible Star Alliance premium/status passengers, and paid day pass where available with same-day boarding pass.
United Polaris Lounge
- Where: Near Gate C18, after security
- Ways in: Star Alliance status / premium cabin
- Access details: Access only for eligible United Polaris and long-haul Star Alliance business/first class passengers on same day travel.
United Club C7
- Where: Near Gate C7, after security
- Hours: Daily 5:30 AM – 8:00 PM
- Ways in: United Club membership · Star Alliance status / premium cabin
- Access details: Access is for eligible United Club members, United travelers, and Star Alliance Gold members.
United Club near C7
- Where: Near Gate C7, after security
- Hours: Daily 5:00 AM – 10:00 PM
- Ways in: United Club membership · Star Alliance status / premium cabin · Paid day pass
- Access details: Access is available with United Club or Air Canada Maple Leaf Club membership, eligible United and Star Alliance premium cabins/status, active U.S. military, or paid entry at the door.
Concourse D
United Club – Concourse D (near Gate D8)
- Where: Near Gate D8, after security
- Hours: Daily 5:00 am – 10:00 pm
- Ways in: United Club membership · Star Alliance status / premium cabin · Paid day pass
- Access details: Access for United Club members, eligible Star Alliance premium/status passengers, and paid day pass where available with same-day boarding pass.
United Club near D8
- Where: Near Gate D8, after security
- Hours: Daily 5:00 AM – 10:00 PM
- Ways in: United Club membership · Star Alliance status / premium cabin · Paid day pass
- Access details: Access is available with United Club or Air Canada Maple Leaf Club membership, eligible United and Star Alliance premium cabins/status, active U.S. military, or paid entry at the door.
United Club D8
- Where: Near Gate D8, after security
- Hours: Daily 5:30 AM – 10:00 PM
- Ways in: United Club membership · Star Alliance status / premium cabin
- Access details: Access is for eligible United Club members, United travelers, and Star Alliance Gold members.
Main Terminal
Capital One Lounge
- Where: Just beyond TSA PreCheck between East and West security checkpoints on Ticketing, after security
- Hours: Daily 5:30 am – 9:00 pm
- Ways in: Paid day pass
- Access details: Access for eligible Capital One cardholders and paid entry for other passengers with same-day boarding pass.
IAD · 17 lounges
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many lounges does IAD airport have?
Washington Dulles International Airport has 17 lounges across its terminals, including 3 that accept Priority Pass.
Does IAD have Priority Pass lounges?
Yes. Priority Pass may cover: Air France - KLM Lounge; Etihad Lounge; Etihad Airways Lounge (Chase Sapphire Lounge by The Club).
Can I buy a day pass at IAD?
Yes. These IAD lounges sell day passes (capacity permitting): Etihad Lounge; Etihad Airways Lounge (Chase Sapphire Lounge by The Club); Lufthansa Business Lounge; Turkish Airlines Lounge; United Club - Concourse C (near Gate C7); United Club near C7; United Club - Concourse D (near Gate D8); United Club near D8; Capital One Lounge.
Which credit cards may cover IAD lounges?
Cards carrying Priority Pass (many premium travel cards), Amex Platinum/Centurion, and similar programs may cover 3 of the 17 lounges at IAD. AIrConxt matches your cards and fare class to the lounges you are likely eligible to enter.