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Priority Pass Dulles International (IAD) Airport: A lounge and restaurant guide

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    If your trip takes you through Washington Dulles International Airport, you could get the chance to explore the benefits of the Priority Pass program. From lounges to restaurants, there are numerous ways to reap the rewards of Priority Pass at Dulles.

    Does Dulles have a Priority Pass network lounge?

    If you're looking for a lounge to relax in at Dulles, Priority Pass has you covered. There are multiple Dulles lounges that accept Priority Pass across two concourses, giving you the flexibility to choose the one closest to your gate if you wish.

    To enter a lounge using Priority Pass, you'll need to show your membership card, either on the Priority Pass app or a physical plastic copy as well as pay a visit fee when applicable.

    Where to find Dulles airport lounges

    Priority Pass members have access to a four Dulles airport lounges, each associated with a different airline. They are split between two concourses.

    Concourse A lounge

    There is one lounge in Concourse A — The Air France KLM Lounge. The KLM Lounge is opposite gate A22. It is accessible by foot to travelers flying from gates A and B, while those flying from C and D gates can access the Concourse A via AeroTrain.

    The KLM Lounge has the following amenities:

    • Comfortable seating
    • Televisions
    • Refreshments
    • Alcohol
    • Newspapers/magazines
    • Wi-Fi
    • Up-to-date flight information

    Passengers are limited to three hours in the lounge. You and any guests must display a boarding pass with same-day travel to enter, and children under 2 accompanied by Priority Pass members are admitted free. Effective 2023, the lounge is open 7:00 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. every day, though hours are subject to change based on flight schedules.

    Concourse B lounges

    There are three lounges in Concourse B — Turkish Airlines Lounge Washington, Lufthansa Business Lounge and British Airways.

    Turkish Airlines Lounge

    The Turkish Airlines Lounge can be found by taking the stairs after security to the next level, then turning right. Passengers traveling from other concourses can access the lounge via AeroTrain or walkway.

    Amenities in the Turkish Airlines Lounge include:

    • Comfortable seating
    • Complimentary refreshments
    • Televisions
    • Alcohol
    • Wi-Fi
    • Up-to-date flight information

    Travelers are limited to a three hour stay and must show a boarding pass for same-day travel before entering. Children under 6 are admitted free when accompanied by a Priority Pass member. The lounge is open 7:30 AM to 11 PM daily.

    Lufthansa Business Lounge

    The Lufthansa Business Lounge can be accessed on foot for travelers in concourses A and B, or by AeroTrain for those in concourses C and D.

    Amenities in the Lufthansa Business Lounge include:

    • Complimentary luggage storage
    • Comfortable seating
    • Wi-Fi
    • Refreshments
    • Up-to-date flight information

    As of May 2023, the lounge is open from 12 PM to 3 PM and 6:00 PM to 10 PM daily, and travelers can stay for a maximum of three hours. Children under 2 and traveling with a Priority Pass member are admitted free.

    British Airways

    The British Airways lounge is located on the second floor of Concourse B, on the right-hand side after exiting the escalator.

    Amenities in the British Airways lounge include:

    • Comfortable seating
    • Complimentary refreshments
    • Alcohol (wine and beer are complimentary)
    • Wi-Fi
    • Televisions
    • Newspapers/magazines
    • Up-to-date flight information

    The lounge is open from 6:00 AM to 2:00 PM daily and there is a six-hour maximum stay. Children under 2 years old are admitted for no additional cost when accompanied by a Priority Pass member.

    Other Priority Pass amenities at Dulles

    In addition to lounges, you can also use your Priority Pass membership to take advantage of a dining credit. At Chef Geoff's restaurant, Priority Pass members may have a $28 credit to apply to their bill.

    Chef Geoff's serves contemporary American cuisine, with menu items such as salads, burgers, sandwiches and an array of appetizers. It also has an extensive beer, wine and cocktail list available.

    The restaurant is located, post-security, in Concourse C near gate C14 and is open from 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM.

    In summary

    If you have Priority Pass, you shouldn't have to worry about long layovers at Dulles. There are several lounges to explore and an opportunity to take advantage of a dining credit while you wait. For the most up to date information on Priority Pass Dulles amenities, download the Priority Pass app and make the most of your next trip.

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