The 12 Best Priority Pass Lounges in the World

Chances are if you frequent airport lounges, you’re a Priority Pass member. Membership can be purchased outright or included as a complimentary benefit under specific credit cards and provides access to more than 1,600+ lounges worldwide, across 145 countries in over 600 cities. With Priority Pass membership, travelers can enter lounges in the portfolio on their flight date, regardless of airline or class flown, often with two guests.

As the largest independent airport lounge program in operation, the Priority Pass network has lounges that run the gamut, from singular, airport-managed spaces to some owned and operated by major airlines. In the most general sense, membership means complimentary access to snacks and meals, alcoholic beverages, Wi-Fi, power outlets, and comfy seating before most flights. Among Priority Pass’s 1,600+ lounges, some scream fab while others are downright drab. Here, we focus on the former, highlighting the 12 best Priority Pass lounges at airports around the world where you’ll want to linger as long as possible.

1. Chase Sapphire Lounge by the Club at LaGuardia Airport (LGA)

• Location: Terminal B, postsecurity, next to the Brooklyn Diner on Level 4
• Opening hours: 4:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. daily

Opened in January 2024, the second Chase lounge in the United States is an amenity-rich, two-level stunner, featuring a spacious main dining area with a central cocktail bar, cozy seating, and a tree-house-like mezzanine lounge, accessible via a grand staircase or elevators. The lounge’s design features textured wood, velvet surfaces, and curated art from the JP Morgan Chase Art Collection—a combination that creates a luxurious, modern retreat. Cozy seating areas, a small playroom, and an arcade add to the relaxed atmosphere. A self-serve beverage station dispenses cold brew, while a barista prepares made-to-order drinks using beans from New York mini chain Joe Coffee. Guests can enjoy ready-to-eat individual servings of hot and cold dishes like kale salad and salt cod brandade. Or they can use QR codes on tables to order additional meals, such as veggie burgers with fries or breakfast options like brussels sprout hash. The bar boasts a curated cocktail menu by Manhattan’s Apotheke; try unique drinks like the Blackburn’s Sour and the Red Eye. Guests can also visit the Wellness Area for complimentary skincare treatments and meditation pods.

Note that Priority Pass holders through the Chase Sapphire Reserve have full access to Chase lounges (and can bring guests); other Priority Pass members can enter each U.S. lounge once per calendar year, free of charge (subsequent visits cost $75 per visit, which also applies to guests).

2. Vienna Lounge at Vienna International (VIE)

• Location: Terminal 1, second level
• Opening hours: 4:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily

Based on almost 400,000 member ratings and reviews through the Priority Pass app, this lounge took the top spot in 2024 as Priority Pass’s global best. This airport lounge underwent renovations in 2022 and now has a sleek, modern look illuminated by a wealth of natural lighting through floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the airfield. An on-site Viennese coffee shop offers authentic (and complimentary) Austrian pastries, desserts, and coffees, while a buffet offers solid Austrian cuisine and international specialties. A selection of Austrian wines rounds out a locavore approach to food and beverage. At nearly 27,000 square feet, the colossal lounge has no shortage of space, accommodating a total of 450 seats over multiple dining and relaxation nooks, workstations, shower facilities, relaxation rooms, and even a smoking terrace. Walls are adorned with Austrian art by Klimt and Schiele, on loan from Vienna’s famed Leopold Museum.

3. SkyTeam Lounge International Departures at Vancouver International (VYR)

• Location: International Terminal, near gate 53
• Opening hours: 7:30 a.m. to 2 a.m. daily

Beyond serving business- and first-class passengers of SkyTeam airlines (including Air France, KLM, and Korean Air), this intimate, 5,600-square-foot lounge is open to Priority Pass members flying internationally—except to the United States (womp, womp). The sleek venue, marked by floor-to-ceiling glass walls and minimalist furnishings, is airside in the International Departures area near Gate 53. Food and beverage are locally inspired: Freshly caught Pacific salmon, dumplings, and noodle soup are three solid mainstays, while endless pours of Pacific Northwest wines are available at the self-service bar as well as beers from several Vancouver microbreweries.

4. Chase Sapphire Lounge by the Club at Boston Logan International (BOS)

• Location: Terminal B to C Connector, between gates B40 and B39
• Opening hours: 5 a.m. to 11 p.m. daily

Measuring 11,640 square feet, this lounge is rife with design-driven nooks for preflight relaxation and layover refueling. It’s located in Boston Logan’s recently unveiled Terminal B to C Connector, between gates B40 and B39, which means it’s accessible airside to those flying from Terminals B, C, and E. (Note: There is no Terminal D, and Delta’s Terminal A does not connect.) A central bar anchors the midcentury modern–inspired space, flanked by multiple dining areas, some with self-service, others with service via the Club’s app. Chef Douglass Williams, whose restaurant Mida is an evergreen favorite in Boston’s South End, oversees the cuisine. Deeper inside, there are two wellness rooms with antigravity massage chairs, a private nursing room, and two dual-head shower rooms. Windows illuminate the space and provide views of the airfield and Boston Harbor.

Like Chase’s lounge at LGA (No. 1 on this list), Priority Pass holders through the Chase Sapphire Reserve have full access to this Chase lounge (and can bring guests); other Priority Pass members can enter only each U.S. lounge once per calendar year, free of charge (subsequent visits cost $75 per visit, which also applies to guests).

5. The Club SFO at San Francisco International Airport (SFO)

• Location: Harvey Milk Terminal 1
• Opening hours: 4:30 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. daily

The Club SFO, which opened in June 2024, is a 12,000-square-foot celebration of the natural and cultural splendor of Northern California. The excitement begins with a woodsy entryway inspired by the redwood forests, followed by a cozy cocktail bar fashioned after a cabin in the woods (serving NorCal wines aplenty), an open dining area, a microclimate fireplace (evoking a campfire illusion), and more. The opening coincided with the completion of Harvey Milk Terminal 1, which connects all of SFO’s terminals and concourses airside. Now, regardless of airline or entry point, you can reach—and even linger at—the Club SFO without having to pass through security twice. However, given the airport’s vast size, be sure to give yourself ample time if you’re flying from other terminals.

6. IGA Lounge at Istanbul International (IST)

• Location: International Terminal, on the mezzanine floor on the right-hand side
• Opening hours: 24 hours daily

When it comes to airport lounges in Istanbul, size matters. If flying business on Turkish Airlines or Star Alliance partners, we’re partial to the snazzy, 60,000 square-feet Turkish Airlines business-class lounge, which takes up the entire upper level of the main concourse. But when flying economy or non–Star Alliance international flights, we’re more than content with the impressive, 48,000-square feet IGA Lounge in the International Terminal. Within this space on the mezzanine floor, find such amenities as a cinema room, a pool table, a kids playroom, and a quiet room with sleeping pods (perfect for those long layovers), plus a cocktail bar, super-sized food spreads, and seating options aplenty.

7. Sala VIP Internacional at Quito International (UIO)

• Location: International Departures Level, after passport control (in front of the duty free shop)
• Opening hours: 24 hours daily

It’s not hard to see why the Sala VIP Internacional lounge at Quito International Airport in Ecuador is a previous winner of Priority Pass’s award for its global best. The beautifully appointed space (located airside on the international departures level at this single-terminal airport) spans indoors and out, with a spacious alfresco rooftop seating area idyllic for afternoon cocktails. Inside, look forward to lavish meal presentations, which recently included excellent fresh sushi and ceviche plus a manned, made-to-order sandwich station (with all the fixings). Unlimited beer and soft drinks are complimentary, but wines and spirits are capped at two per person. Order from the full-service bar, where you can sip classics like an Old-Fashioned or a Pisco Sour or opt for specials like the “Curiquingue,” a creamy creation of Ecuadorian aguardiente and taxo pulp (from the passion fruit family).

8. Chase Sapphire Lounge by the Club at Hong Kong International (HKG)

• Location: Terminal 1 West Hall, near gate 40
• Opening hours: 6 a.m. to midnight daily

In October 2022, Chase debuted its first-ever branded lounge at Hong Kong International—an airport known for having some of the world’s best lounges, including several top-tier Cathay Pacific lounges and a noteworthy American Express Centurion Lounge. While Chase’s Hong Kong lounge isn’t quite on par with those Cathay Pacific and AmEx offer, it’s still the best option accessible through Priority Pass—and by no means sloppy seconds. The 12,000-square-foot Chase Sapphire Lounge is near gate 40 in the international departures area on the second floor of Terminal 1 West Hall. (Passengers departing from Terminal 1 East Hall can walk or take the automated train.) The venue is a mix of a larger open dining area and smaller nooks, including a beautiful triangular bar, booths, and a relaxation zone. Dim sum is available throughout the day and is complemented by a range of Chinese dishes (including congee) and international cuisine, which can be self-served or ordered via the Club’s app.

Unlike the Chase Sapphire Lounge by the Club in Boston (No. 4 on this list), the Hong Kong lounge is accessible to both Priority Pass holders through the Chase Sapphire Reserve and non-Reserve Priority Pass members; regular Priority Pass rules apply.

9. Turkish Airlines Lounge at Washington Dulles International (IAD)

• Location: International Terminal, Concourse B, near gate B43
• Opening hours: 7:15 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. daily

This well-appointed lounge softens the blow of flying from out-of-the-way Washington Dulles (versus centrally located DCA) or dealing with a long layover here. In fact, it’s an airport experience to look forward to thanks to plenty of tasty hot and cold food options (the mezze with pita is often a highlight), speedy bar service, and floor-to-ceiling windows that overlook the tarmac. The lounge is in the International Terminal, Concourse B, near gate B43, but thanks to Dulles’s airside connectivity, it’s accessible to passengers departing from other concourses by train or walkway. While the lounge is nice, in the event you hold both a Priority Pass membership and a Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card, take our advice and beeline it for the dazzling and foodie-forward Capital One Lounge at Washington Dulles Airport.

10. Turkish Airlines Lounge at Miami International (MIA)

• Location: South Terminal Concourse H; take the elevator located midway between Concourses H and J to the third floor. The lounge is on the left.
• Opening hours: 24 hours daily

Miami has two Turkish Airlines lounges accessible to Priority Pass members, but only one is worth visiting, the Turkish Airlines Lounge in the airport’s South Terminal Concourse H. (The one in the Central Terminal, Concourse E is basic and disappointing.) Amenities of the 10,000-square-feet lounge include a full-service bar, a buffet with hot and cold items (the pimento cheese sandwiches are excellent), two shower suites, a kids area, and seating spaces to accommodate both larger groups and solo travelers. Because the lounge is also used by business- and first-class passengers of the many Star Alliance flights departing from this terminal, Priority Pass users should arrive early and with a degree of patience to truly enjoy this lounge experience. (Priority Pass access may be periodically restricted due to overcrowding.)

11. Plaza Premium Lounge at Orlando International (MCO)

• Location: Terminal C, near gate 241
• Opening hours: 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily

Opened in December 2022 in Orlando airport’s freshly minted Terminal C, this design-forward, high-ceiling lounge is in tune with what today’s travelers desire: a separate, dynamic area for kids and families, a colossal bar where you’d want to kick back multiple cocktails, a small but sufficient range of food options, as well as plenty of light, plugs, seating, and runway views. Throughout the lounge, artwork and photography on loan from the Orlando Museum of Art decorate walls, while the entertainment area for kids features an oversize, interactive screen for playing games and audio storytelling. There are also three clean and spacious showers for those wanting to freshen up between flights. Best of all: Word has been slow to spread that Plaza Premium lounges are accessible to Priority Pass members, meaning at press time, this is one fabulous lounge where you won’t have to hover to find a good seat (or wait to get a second round).

12. Bidvest Premier Lounge at O.R. Tambo International (JNB)

• Location: Domestic Terminal B; after security take escalators behind the Sweet Shop down one level to the lounge
• Opening hours: 5 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily

Though the Bidvest Premier Lounge at Johannesburg’s O. R. Tambo International Airport lacks views—there are no windows—it offers excellent food and beverage options and spacious interiors. Look forward to a lunch or dinner buffet that may include roasted vegetable salad, biltong, and noted South African wines or a breakfast smorgasbord with hot bakery items alongside strong espresso and fresh orange juice. Unfortunately, the lounge is restricted to those flying domestically within South Africa. However, thanks to Priority Pass’s strong presence at JNB, members can choose from four other lounges when flying internationally, including Bidvest’s less impressive sister lounge in International Terminal A.

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This article was most recently updated on September 23, 2024, with current information.