Can I use lounge after landing?

Can you use Priority Pass lounge on arrival, too? In most cases, no. Since a boarding pass is required for entry, don't expect to be able to head into a lounge after a long flight.



Using an airport lounge after landing (often called "Arrivals Access") depends entirely on the airline, your ticket class, and the specific airport's layout. In 2026, true "Arrivals Lounges" are most common at major international hubs like London Heathrow (LHR), Paris (CDG), and Frankfurt (FRA). These are located after customs and are designed for long-haul Business or First Class passengers to shower and have breakfast before heading into the city. In the United States, dedicated arrivals lounges are rare. However, if you have a Priority Pass or an Amex Centurion membership, you can often use a "departure" lounge after landing if the airport layout allows you to stay in the secure airside area after deplaning (which is common for domestic flights). For international arrivals in the U.S., you are usually funneled directly to customs and "landside," meaning you lose access to the secure lounges unless you have a connecting flight and pass back through security.

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To enter any Centurion Lounge, you'll need to have a same-day boarding pass. You can only access these lounges before you fly or during a layover if you have a connecting flight.

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How Long Can You Stay In an Airport After Landing? Generally, after landing you can stay inside an airport in the secure airside (transit) area for as long as you'd like. This means that whenever you land, you should think twice about going straight to arrivals, especially if you have a few hours that you need to kill.

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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.

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For same-day connecting flights, Card Members may access the lounge prior to the 3 hours before their connecting flight.

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Note: Starting in February 2023, cardholders of The Platinum Card® from American Express will be charged a $50 fee to bring a guest into a Centurion Lounge. Currently cardholders can bring up to two complimentary guests for each lounge visit.

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Some airlines offer arrival lounges for passengers to shower, rest, and eat after a long-haul international flight.

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Yes, there is no limit to how many Priority Pass-affiliated lounges, restaurants or other services you can use in a single day. If you have a limited amount of visits included with your membership without a fee, then that may be something you want to be aware of, but otherwise, there are no limitations.

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Economy-class passengers can access an airline lounge if they have the proper elite status with the airline, if they purchase a day pass or they can obtain access through a lounge membership program or credit card.

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10 Things to Do Right After You Arrive in a US Airport
  1. Gather all your items and carry on bag from the flight.
  2. Make sure you have all the legal documents handy.
  3. First Stop : Clear immigration.
  4. Then : Proceed to baggage claim area and pickup your suitcases.
  5. Clear customs.


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Generally speaking, the first step is the immigration checkpoint, where you will show your passport, visa, and I-20. The second part comes when you pass through customs after collecting your checked luggage from the claim carousels in the baggage terminal. Note: Your port of entry may not be your final destination.

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Technically, you can access lounges for only three hours, though some lounges will waive this rule. Many lounges may restrict access to passengers departing from that airport, meaning you may not always be able to use the Priority Pass membership as an arrivals lounge.

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For 2023 guest privileges, your 2022 spending is the deciding factor. If you didn't spend at least $75,000 on your card last year, you cannot bring complimentary guests into the lounge from now on. These spending requirements reset each calendar year.

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Delta SkyMiles® Reserve American Express Card card members can bring up to two guests each into the lounge with a $50 per guest fee required upfront. The policy above will remain in place through Jan. 31, 2023. Starting in February 2023, The Platinum Card® from American Express guests will be charged a $50 guest fee.

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Different lounges have different policies. Typically, you can stay for at least 3 hours. Most will likely allow you to stay for much longer especially if they're not busy.

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Both The Platinum Card® from American Express and The Business Platinum Card® from American Express include access to AmEx Centurion Lounges as well as the vast AmEx Global Lounge Collection.

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There are many reasons to use airport lounges. If you value comfort, fewer crowds and like to have time to relax before your flight, you may want to visit an airport lounge the next time you fly. Be sure to check out the airports you're traveling through and find out which lounges are available to you.

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