Can I get airport lounge access for free?

If you're looking to get free or discounted access to airport lounges, your best bet is to open a credit card that offers Priority Pass membership and enroll in the Priority Pass program.



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Prices vary depending on the airline and lounge location but typically cost around $25 to $60 per person. Most domestic and international airlines sell day passes at club lounges and online.

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Chase Sapphire Reserve® For $550 per year, Chase Sapphire Reserve® cardholders receive access to more than 1,300 airport lounges in 500 cities worldwide through Priority Pass Select. You can bring in two guests at no charge.

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Best credit cards for lounge access and expedited security
  • The Platinum Card® from American Express.
  • Delta SkyMiles® Reserve American Express Card.
  • Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card (see rates & fees)
  • Capital One Venture Rewards Credit Card (see rates and fees)
  • United Club? Infinite Card.
  • Chase Sapphire Reserve®


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In our airport guides, we include lounges that economy-class travellers can access by paying at the door, purchasing a lounge pass or joining a lounge membership program.

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“Participating Airport Lounges” means select airport lounges, as determined by Visa from time to time, where complimentary access is available to Eligible Cardholders on the terms and conditions set out below.

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Which credit cards offer access to Mastercard lounges through LoungeKey? Most Mastercard World and World Elite credit cards offer membership to the LoungeKey airport lounges network. After that, you have to pay for each entry, which costs $32 US.

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No, not all debit cards provide free international airport lounge facility. Some cards do, and some don't. The ones that do not, for them you may have to pay additional charges for using the lounge facility.

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Lounges are often filled with complimentary amenities such as premium food and snacks, fully stocked bars, modern shower facilities, fast WiFi, plentiful power outlets and secure business centers.

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You can stay overnight and sleep at 24-hour airport lounges, as long as they don't have any rules on how long you stay. Many airport lounges close at night or limit access to just a few hours before your flight. Go to your airport lounge program's website to review hours and rules at the lounge you want to visit.

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You can stay overnight and sleep at 24-hour airport lounges, as long as they don't have any rules on how long you stay. Many airport lounges close at night or limit access to just a few hours before your flight. Go to your airport lounge program's website to review hours and rules at the lounge you want to visit.

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Both Sky Club and Centurion lounges also have restrictions on when you can enter (only within three hours of the flight's departure time). If your preferred airport doesn't have a credit card-affiliated or airline-branded lounge, not all hope is lost.

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Flying internationally in a premium cabin Most legacy airlines — including Delta, American and United — have dedicated lounge spaces where business- and first-class flyers can relax. If you want access to these spaces, book yourself an eligible business-class ticket that grants you lounge access.

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Some lounges don't allow you to take food and beverages from the lounge. However, some won't mind if you take a couple of sealed items like bags of crisps, a yogurt or bottled soft drinks for your onward journey.

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Not all debit cards offer airport lounge access. Some debit cards offer lounge access only for the domestic lounges, while other offers domestic as well as international lounge access. Some debit cards offer airport lounge access only after achieving the certain spending milestone.

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No. The only person who can access the lounge is the person named on the eligible Mastercard payment card. For security reasons, the lounge will verify the name of the cardholder against their boarding pass and their identification card / passport.

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Many premium travel rewards credit cards offer complimentary, unlimited access to thousands of airport lounges worldwide. Priority Pass is one of the most popular airport lounge memberships, and it's the most common lounge membership you'll see featured as a credit card benefit.

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