Columbus Airport Lounges
John Glenn International Airport · Columbus, United States of America
John Glenn Columbus International (CMH) keeps things simple — there is one independent lounge, the Escape Lounge, sitting airside in Terminal B past security near the Wolfgang Puck restaurant. It accepts DragonPass and Priority Pass and also sells a walk-in day pass, so you can pay per visit without airline status.
Content updated June 24, 2026
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Last updated June 24, 2026
The only lounge here — the verdict.
Escape Lounge
The Escape Lounge is the only lounge at Columbus, and it covers the widest set of travellers — DragonPass and Priority Pass members get in, and anyone can buy a walk-in day pass. It sits airside in Terminal B with a hot buffet, a bar and fast Wi-Fi.
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Escape Lounge
★4.8The Escape Lounge is the single lounge at John Glenn Columbus International, sitting airside in Terminal B past security near the Wolfgang Puck restaurant. It's an independent contract…
John Glenn International Airport lounges by terminal.
Terminal B (Airside)
John Glenn Columbus runs as a single connected terminal, and its one lounge sits airside in the Terminal B concourse, past the security checkpoint near the Wolfgang Puck restaurant. The Escape Lounge is reachable on DragonPass and Priority Pass, or with a walk-in day pass, and serves hot food, a bar and Wi-Fi.
- —The Escape Lounge is airside in Terminal B, past security
- —DragonPass and Priority Pass are both accepted
- —A walk-in day pass is sold for travellers without a membership
- —Located near the Wolfgang Puck restaurant on the concourse
How to get into lounges at CMH.
Access at Columbus is straightforward because there is a single lounge. The Escape Lounge takes DragonPass and Priority Pass memberships, and it also sells a walk-in day pass so you can pay per visit without any membership or airline status. There are no separate airline or alliance lounges at CMH.
DragonPass
DragonPass members are admitted to the Escape Lounge in Terminal B. Present your DragonPass with a same-day boarding pass; guest entry is charged per guest beyond your membership's allowance.
DragonPassPriority Pass
Priority Pass is accepted at the Escape Lounge, the only lounge at CMH. Show your Priority Pass card with your boarding pass at reception; guests are subject to your plan's terms and any per-guest fee.
Priority PassWalk-in day pass
The Escape Lounge sells a walk-in day pass, so you can pay per visit even without a membership. Booking online ahead of time is usually cheaper than paying at the door, and it locks in entry at busier times.
Escape Lounges & partner networks
The Escape Lounge is part of the wider Escape Lounges and contract-lounge network, which is why it also appears in the DragonPass and Priority Pass programmes. Check the per-lounge page for the access route that matches the card you carry.
Know before you go.
One lounge, one terminal
- —Columbus has a single lounge — the Escape Lounge in Terminal B — so there's no terminal-hopping to plan.
- —It sits airside near the Wolfgang Puck restaurant, an easy stop after you clear security.
- —There are no separate airline or alliance lounges at CMH, so the Escape Lounge is the option for everyone.
Getting in
- —DragonPass and Priority Pass both work here — either membership gets you in.
- —No membership or status? Buy a walk-in day pass; booking online ahead is usually cheaper than at the door.
- —Bring a same-day boarding pass — it's required alongside your membership card or pass.
Mind the hours
- —The Escape Lounge keeps daytime hours rather than running around the clock, so check it's open for your departure.
- —Aim to arrive well before closing — late-evening and red-eye flights may fall outside lounge hours.
- —Early-morning and evening flight banks are the busiest windows; mid-morning to early afternoon is usually calmer.
What to expect
- —Expect a hot-and-cold buffet, a bar with beer, wine and spirits, and soft drinks rather than a full restaurant.
- —Wi-Fi and printing are available, with small tables that work for light laptop tasks.
- —It's a comfortable, relaxed space designed to unwind in — not a sprawling flagship lounge.
Frequently asked, frequently answered.
We track one lounge at John Glenn Columbus International (CMH): the Escape Lounge, located airside in Terminal B past the security checkpoint. There are no separate airline or alliance lounges at the airport.
Yes. Priority Pass is accepted at the Escape Lounge in Terminal B, the only lounge at CMH. Present your Priority Pass card with a same-day boarding pass; guest entry is subject to your plan's terms.
Yes. The Escape Lounge sells a walk-in day pass, so you can pay per visit without Priority Pass, DragonPass or airline status. Booking online ahead of time is usually cheaper than paying at the door.
The Escape Lounge is airside in Terminal B, past the security checkpoint, near the Wolfgang Puck restaurant on the concourse. Clear security first, then follow the signage to the lounge.
Yes. The Escape Lounge accepts DragonPass as well as Priority Pass. Show your DragonPass with your boarding pass at reception; any guests beyond your allowance are charged per guest.
The Escape Lounge serves a hot-and-cold buffet, a bar with beer, wine and spirits, and soft drinks. The selection rotates through the day to suit morning and later departures, with some vegetarian and gluten-free options.
No. There are no dedicated airline or alliance lounges at John Glenn Columbus. The independent Escape Lounge in Terminal B is the single option, open to DragonPass, Priority Pass and walk-in day-pass guests.
No. The Escape Lounge keeps daytime hours rather than operating around the clock, so check that it's open for your departure and aim to arrive well before closing if you're on a late flight.