Philadelphia Airport Lounges
Philadelphia International Airport · Philadelphia, United States
Philadelphia International (PHL) is American Airlines' East Coast hub, and its lounges are spread along the connected A-to-F concourses. Concourse A West is the premium cluster, with the Amex Centurion Lounge, British Airways and the American Flagship Lounge. Delta, United and the Admirals Club sit further along, plus Priority Pass reaches Minute Suites in Terminal B.
Content updated June 23, 2026
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This guide is compiled from airline, alliance and lounge-operator sources plus published access rules from Priority Pass and DragonPass — we haven't independently visited every Philadelphia International Airport lounge yet. Nothing here is a paid placement, and the guide is updated as lounges open, close, renovate or change access policies. Read more about how we verify lounge data.
Last updated June 23, 2026
Best lounges at Philadelphia Airport
American Express The Centurion Lounge
The American Express Centurion Lounge in Concourse A West is the standout at PHL — a full hot-and-cold buffet, a proper bar and a polished space, open to Amex Platinum and Centurion cardholders. The most consistent premium experience in the airport.
American Airlines Flagship Lounge
The American Airlines Flagship Lounge in A West is the top branded-airline option at PHL, serving eligible Flagship First and Business passengers and oneworld Emerald flyers, with a buffet, full bar and shower facilities.
Minute Suites
Minute Suites in Terminal B is the one PHL location on Priority Pass — private suites with daybeds and sound-masking rather than a buffet lounge. Members get a one-hour stay; ideal for a nap or quiet work between flights.
Delta Sky Club
The Delta Sky Club near the Terminal D/E connector is a calm, modern space with appetizers, beer and wine, and quiet nooks for work — the go-to for Delta and SkyTeam Elite Plus passengers departing from PHL.
Every Philadelphia Airport lounge, compared
The American Airlines Admirals Club at Philadelphia International is on the third floor between Concourses B and C, airside, and is American's standard lounge at its East Coast hub. It's a…
The American Airlines Flagship Lounge sits in Concourse A West at Philadelphia International, American's East Coast hub, airside after security. It's the airline's highest-tier PHL lounge,…
The American Express Centurion Lounge opened at Philadelphia International in October 2017, in Concourse A West directly above the British Airways Lounge. It's widely regarded as the best…
The British Airways Lounge at Philadelphia International is in Concourse A, airside, and serves premium British Airways and oneworld passengers — typically those on the evening…
Delta Sky Club
★4.0The Delta Sky Club at Philadelphia International sits near the Terminal D/E connector, airside, and is PHL's SkyTeam lounge. It's a calm, modern space with warm lighting, comfortable…
The USO Center at Philadelphia International welcomes U.S. Armed Forces active-duty, Reserve and Guard service members, along with their families. It's a military hospitality space rather…
Minute Suites
★4.1Minute Suites at Philadelphia International is in Terminal B, in the airside A/B connector, and is the only Priority Pass location at PHL. Instead of an open lounge it offers 11 private…
United Club
★3.1The United Club at Philadelphia International is on the second level between Concourses C and D, airside, and is PHL's Star Alliance lounge. It's a cozy, classic space with wood-panelled…
Philadelphia Airport lounges at a glance
| Lounge | Terminal | Who gets in | Hours | LoungeDeal pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines Admirals Club | Terminal B/C Connector | oneworld | Daily 04:30 – 22:00 | — |
| American Airlines Flagship Lounge | Terminal A-West | oneworld | Daily 04:30 – 22:30 | — |
| American Express The Centurion Lounge | Terminal A-West | American Express | Temporarily closed from 16 Oct 2026 (b… | — |
| British Airways Lounge | Concourse A | oneworld | Daily 15:15 – 20:00 | — |
| Delta Sky Club | Terminal D/E Connector | SkyTeam · American Express | Daily 04:30 – 19:15 | — |
| Liberty USO Center | Terminal E | — | Daily 06:00 – 18:00 | — |
| Minute Suites | Terminal A/B Link | Priority Pass | Open 24 hours | — |
| United Club | Terminal C/D Connector | Star Alliance | Daily 05:00 – 19:30 | — |
Philadelphia Airport lounges by terminal
Concourse A (International & Premium)
Concourse A, and especially A West, is the premium heart of PHL and the airport's international gateway. The American Express Centurion Lounge sits in A West above the British Airways Lounge, with the American Airlines Flagship Lounge nearby. This is where the highest-tier lounges cluster, all airside after security.
- —PHL's densest and most premium lounge cluster, in A West
- —Amex Centurion Lounge for Platinum and Centurion cardholders
- —British Airways and American Flagship lounges for oneworld premium passengers
- —Concourse A handles most international departures from PHL
Terminals B & C
Terminals B and C are core American Airlines domestic concourses. The Admirals Club sits on the third floor between Concourses B and C, and Minute Suites — the only Priority Pass location at PHL — is in the A/B connector in Terminal B. Both are airside.
- —American Airlines Admirals Club between Concourses B and C
- —Minute Suites in the A/B connector takes Priority Pass
- —Domestic American Airlines concourses
- —All airside after the central security checkpoint
Terminals C, D & E
The United Club sits on the second level between Concourses C and D, and the Delta Sky Club is near the Terminal D/E connector — the two non-American network lounges at PHL. The USO Center also serves U.S. Armed Forces members and their families in this part of the airport.
- —United Club (Star Alliance) between Concourses C and D
- —Delta Sky Club (SkyTeam) near the D/E connector
- —USO Center for active-duty, Reserve and Guard service members and families
- —All airside, reachable along the connected concourses
How to get lounge access at Philadelphia Airport
Philadelphia is an airline-and-card airport rather than a pay-per-visit one. Most of its lounges open on airline status or a premium-cabin ticket — American Airlines runs three (Admirals Club and Flagship), with United (Star Alliance) and Delta (SkyTeam) lounges alongside. The Amex Centurion Lounge is card-based, and Priority Pass reaches only Minute Suites. PHL's concourses connect airside, so you can usually reach any lounge once through security.
Airline & alliance lounges
American Airlines' Admirals Club and Flagship Lounge serve eligible AA and oneworld premium passengers; the British Airways Lounge covers oneworld Sapphire and Emerald flyers. United Club opens on Star Alliance Gold or a United business ticket, and the Delta Sky Club on SkyTeam Elite Plus. Access follows your ticket and frequent-flyer tier.
American Airlines
oneworld
Star Alliance
SkyTeamAmerican Express
The American Express Centurion Lounge in Concourse A West admits American Express Platinum and Centurion cardholders. Some American Airlines and Delta lounges also offer access to specific co-branded cardholders — check your card's current terms and guest rules.
American ExpressPriority Pass
Priority Pass coverage at PHL is limited to Minute Suites in Terminal B, where members get a one-hour stay in a private suite rather than a traditional lounge. There is no Priority Pass buffet lounge at Philadelphia, so plan around that single location.
Priority PassBusiness & First class ticket
A premium-cabin ticket on American, British Airways, United or Delta gets you into that airline's PHL lounge directly — the simplest route if you're flying business or first, with no separate membership needed.
American Airlines
British Airways
United
DeltaUSO Center (military)
The USO Center welcomes U.S. Armed Forces active-duty, Reserve and Guard service members, along with their families. It is a military hospitality space rather than a commercial lounge, with no public day-pass entry.
Philadelphia Airport lounge tips
A West is the premium zone
- —Concourse A West holds PHL's best lounges — the Amex Centurion, British Airways and American Flagship lounges all cluster here.
- —The Centurion Lounge sits directly above the British Airways Lounge in A West, so they're easy to find together.
- —Concourse A is also PHL's main international gateway, so it's worth heading there even if you connect domestically.
Access is card and airline led
- —PHL doesn't really do walk-in day passes — entry usually means airline status, a premium ticket or the right credit card.
- —Amex Platinum and Centurion cardholders get the Centurion Lounge; American, United and Delta lounges follow your airline tier.
- —Priority Pass only reaches Minute Suites here, so don't count on it for a full buffet lounge.
Minute Suites is different
- —Minute Suites in Terminal B offers private suites with daybeds, not an open lounge — Priority Pass members get one hour included.
- —It's ideal for a nap, a quiet call or a refresh on a long layover; extra time and showers are charged separately.
- —The 11 suites book up at peak, so reserve ahead if you're relying on it.
Getting around the concourses
- —PHL's concourses A through F connect airside, so you can usually walk between lounges after one security check.
- —American Airlines dominates PHL, so most travellers here will be choosing between the Admirals Club and Flagship Lounge.
- —Arrive early for the morning and early-evening departure peaks — seating fills fast in the busier lounges.
Philadelphia Airport lounges: frequently asked questions
We track 8 lounges at Philadelphia International (PHL). They run along the connected A-to-F concourses, with the premium cluster — the Amex Centurion, British Airways and American Flagship lounges — in Concourse A West.
Priority Pass coverage at PHL is limited to Minute Suites in Terminal B, where members get a one-hour stay in a private suite rather than a traditional buffet lounge. There is no Priority Pass lounge with a buffet at Philadelphia, so plan around that single location.
Yes. The American Express Centurion Lounge is in Concourse A West, above the British Airways Lounge, and admits American Express Platinum and Centurion cardholders. It's widely considered the best lounge at PHL, with a hot-and-cold buffet and a full bar.
Concourse A West holds the American Express Centurion Lounge, the British Airways Lounge and the American Airlines Flagship Lounge. It's PHL's premium cluster and the airport's main international gateway, all airside after security.
Mostly only with the right credit card. PHL doesn't do walk-in day passes — the Amex Centurion Lounge admits Amex Platinum and Centurion cardholders, and Priority Pass reaches Minute Suites. The other lounges require airline status or a premium-cabin ticket.
Yes — two. The Admirals Club sits on the third floor between Concourses B and C, and the higher-tier Flagship Lounge is in Concourse A West for eligible Flagship First and Business passengers and oneworld Emerald flyers. PHL is one of American's major hubs.
Yes. The Delta Sky Club is near the Terminal D/E connector for Delta and SkyTeam Elite Plus passengers, and the United Club is on the second level between Concourses C and D for United and Star Alliance Gold flyers.
Yes — all of PHL's lounges are airside, after the security checkpoint. The concourses A through F connect airside, so once you're through you can usually walk between lounges without re-screening.