Washington Dulles (IAD) has 5 notable lounges in our data. Amex Platinum opens 1; Amex Business Platinum opens 1; Amex Centurion opens 1; Chase Sapphire Reserve opens 2. Airline lounges depend on your ticket or elite status. Checked 2026-11-01.
IAD lounges and how to get in
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| Lounge | Terminal | Network | Cards that get you in |
|---|---|---|---|
| Capital One Lounge IADAfter the PreCheck/CLEAR checkpoints; 5:30-21:00 | Main Terminal | Capital One Lounge | Capital One Venture X |
| The Etihad Lounge IAD (Chase partner)Near Gate A14; Sapphire Reserve holders admitted | Concourse A | Chase Sapphire Lounge | Chase Sapphire Reserve |
| United Polaris Lounge IADUnverified | Concourse C | United Polaris | Depends on your ticket or elite status |
| United ClubsUnverified | Concourses C, D | United Club | United Club card |
| Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse IADUnverifiedShowers paid since July 2026 | unverified | Priority Pass | Amex Platinum, Amex Business Platinum, Amex Centurion, Chase Sapphire Reserve, Capital One Venture X, Citi Strata Elite, Bilt Palladium, Priority Pass membership |
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Questions
Which lounges at IAD can I use with a credit card?
Amex Platinum: Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse IAD. Amex Business Platinum: Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse IAD. Amex Centurion: Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse IAD. Chase Sapphire Reserve: The Etihad Lounge IAD (Chase partner), Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse IAD. Capital One Venture X: Capital One Lounge IAD, Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse IAD. Citi Strata Elite: Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse IAD. United Club card: United Clubs. Bilt Palladium: Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse IAD. Priority Pass membership: Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse IAD.
Can I bring guests into IAD lounges?
Guest rules depend on the card: Amex Platinum guests pay $50 per adult at Centurion Lounges unless you spend $75k a year; Venture X guests pay $45 at Capital One Lounges; Sapphire Reserve includes 2 guests at Sapphire Lounges. Check the card page for details.
Is this IAD lounge list up to date?
It was researched on 2026-11-01. Lounges open, close and change access rules often, and terminals marked unverified are unconfirmed. Check the lounge or card page before you go.
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