Airport Lounges at Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
- United Airlines' East Coast hub with extensive international service to Europe, Middle East, and Asia
- Home to one of the most acclaimed third-party lounges in the U.S., the Turkish Airlines Lounge
- Features the iconic Eero Saarinen-designed main terminal building
Terminal Access Note
IAD has a main terminal with Concourses A, B, C, and D connected by an underground people mover (AeroTrain). Concourse A and B handle domestic United flights. Concourse C and D handle international departures. Most lounges are in the main terminal or Concourse B and C areas.
Terminal Map
| Terminal | Lounges |
|---|---|
| Concourse B | |
| Concourse C | |
| Main Terminal |
Concourse B
Concourse C
All Lounges at Washington Dulles International Airport

United Club (Concourse B)
Concourse B
Daily: 5:30AM - 10PM

United Club (Concourse C)
Concourse C
Daily: 5:30AM - 9PM

Turkish Airlines Lounge
Main Terminal
Daily: 5:30AM - 11PM

Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse
Main Terminal
Daily: 12PM - 9PM

British Airways Galleries Lounge
Main Terminal
Daily: 3PM - 9:30PM
Which Credit Card Gets You In?
| Lounge | Credit Cards |
|---|---|
| United Club (Concourse B) | United Club MembershipUnited MileagePlus Premier 1KChase United Club Infinite Card |
| United Club (Concourse C) | United Club MembershipUnited MileagePlus Premier 1KChase United Club Infinite Card |
| Turkish Airlines Lounge | Priority PassLoungeKeyTurkish Airlines Business ClassStar Alliance Gold |
| Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse | Virgin Atlantic Upper ClassVirgin Atlantic Flying Club GoldDelta One passengers on Delta-Virgin codeshares |
| British Airways Galleries Lounge | British Airways Gold or Silver statusOneworld Emerald or Sapphire statusBusiness or First Class on BA |
United Club (Concourse B)
United Club (Concourse C)
Turkish Airlines Lounge
Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse
British Airways Galleries Lounge
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I visit lounges in different concourses at IAD?
Yes. All concourses are connected via the AeroTrain underground system. You can visit any lounge regardless of your departure gate, though travel time between concourses can be 5 to 10 minutes.
Which lounge at IAD is considered the best?
The Turkish Airlines Lounge is widely regarded as the best lounge at IAD. It offers a full Turkish dining experience, premium service, and is accessible with Priority Pass, making it one of the top Priority Pass lounges in the country.
Are there any international airline lounges at IAD?
Yes. IAD has the Turkish Airlines Lounge, Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse, and British Airways Galleries Lounge. These serve international travelers on their respective airlines and alliance partners.