John F. Kennedy Airport Lounges
John F. Kennedy International Airport · New York City, United States
We track 26 lounges at New York's John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), spread across Terminals 1, 4, 5, 7 and 8. They range from airline and alliance lounges for SkyTeam, Star Alliance and oneworld passengers to independent and card lounges, several of which sell a pay-in day pass, plus options on Priority Pass and DragonPass.
Fact checked by LoungeDeal on June 26, 2026
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Our editorial team reviews every John F. Kennedy International Airport lounge against first-hand visit notes, verified Google Maps ratings, and official access rules from Priority Pass, DragonPass and the airline alliances. Editor's picks are independent — never paid placements — and this guide is updated as lounges open, close, renovate or change access policies.
Last verified June 26, 2026
Where we'd actually go.
Primeclass Lounge
The Primeclass Lounge sits airside in Terminal 1, between gates 8 and 9, and carries the highest review score among the JFK lounges we track.
British Airways and American Airlines Chelsea Lounge
The British Airways and American Airlines Chelsea Lounge in Terminal 8 is open to eligible oneworld Sapphire and Business Class passengers. It lists showers, hot and cold food, a bar, spa services, power outlets, a business centre and distinct dining, relaxing and working zones.
Capital One Lounge
Capital One's flagship lounge in Terminal 4 offers 24/7 access (as of July 17, 2025), per its description.
Air France Lounge
It lists showers, a hot buffet and a Clarins treatment area with runway views.
Every lounge. 18 bookable right now.
The Aer Lingus Lounge sits in JFK Terminal 7. Per its description it welcomes Aer Lingus Business Class passengers as well as AerClub Silver, Platinum and Concierge members flying to…
The Air France Lounge sits airside in JFK Terminal 1, near gate 1, and is open 07:00–21:00 for international departures. You get a complimentary hot and cold buffet, full bar, Wi-Fi and…
The Air India Maharaja Lounge First Class sits airside in JFK Terminal 4, above gate A5 next to the Emirates and Virgin lounges. It lists Wi-Fi, hot and cold food, alcohol, soft drinks,…
Alaska Lounge
★2.7The Alaska Lounge sits in JFK Terminal 7, on the mezzanine level just above security — Alaska Airlines' first club on the East Coast, in the space formerly occupied by the United Club, per…
The Business Class Lounge @ T7 sits in JFK Terminal 7. Per our facts entry is via paid entry. Its description notes it welcomes elite and premium passengers travelling with ANA, Condor and…
The Capital One Lounge sits in JFK Terminal 4, open 24/7 as of July 2025. It offers complimentary cooked-to-order meals, a hot buffet, snacks, and a full bar. Venture X and Venture X…
Delta One Lounge
★4.5Opened in June 2024, the Delta One Lounge is Delta's first business class-only lounge. It's reserved exclusively for Delta One customers and eligible business class passengers flying with…
The First Class Lounge @ T7 sits in JFK Terminal 7. Per our facts entry is via paid entry. Its description notes it serves First Class passengers travelling with ANA and other airlines, and…
Greenwich Lounge
★4.2The Greenwich Lounge at JFK has a storied history: per its description, it launched in May 2017 as the American Airlines Flagship Lounge, was expanded in September 2018, then rebranded and…
HelloSky Lounge
★4.2HelloSky Lounge sits airside in JFK Terminal 4, just past passport control and security, next to gate A2. It's open 24 hours and accepts Priority Pass. You get a hot buffet, complimentary…
JetBlue BlueHouse is JetBlue's first airport lounge, opened in December 2025 at JFK in Terminal 5, per its description. It welcomes Mosaic 4 members, JetBlue Premier Cardholders and…
KAL Lounge
★3.5KAL Lounge sits airside in JFK Terminal 1, open nightly from 21:30 to 00:50. It offers complimentary snacks, soups, finger food, house wine, beer, and liquor, plus Wi-Fi and flight…
The Korean Air Prestige Lounge sits in JFK Terminal 1, near gate 3, per its description. Per our facts entry is via paid entry. Its description notes it welcomes premium passengers…
Minute Suites
★3.8Minute Suites at JFK Terminal 8 runs 24 hours a day and is accessible via Priority Pass. Confirmed amenities include Wi-Fi, TV, cold food, air conditioning, and disabled access. A smoking…
The Primeclass Lounge sits airside in JFK Terminal 1, between gates 8 and 9, serving international departures only. You get a complimentary hot buffet, snacks, wine, beer, and spirits, plus…
Soho Lounge
★3.7Opened December 1, 2022, the Soho Lounge is a joint venture between British Airways and American Airlines at JFK. It offers a hot buffet, cooked-to-order meals, and complimentary drinks…
The Turkish Airlines Lounge sits airside in JFK Terminal 1, on the right after passport control and security. It lists Wi-Fi, hot and cold food, soft drinks, flight information screens, air…
VIP One sits landside at JFK Terminal 1, before security on Level 2. Entry includes FastTrack lane access, making it a practical stop for international departures. Hot food, cold food,…
The American Airlines Admirals Club sits airside in JFK Terminal 8, Concourse C, opposite Gate 42. Per our facts it's open via oneworld Sapphire status or a Business Class ticket. It lists…
American Express The Centurion Lounge at JFK is, per our facts, open to American Express Platinum and Centurion cardholders. Food covers complimentary cold and hot buffets, with…
The British Airways and American Airlines Chelsea Lounge sits airside in JFK Terminal 8, after security. Per our facts it's open via oneworld Sapphire status or a Business Class ticket. It…
The Delta Sky Club sits airside in JFK Terminal 4, Concourse B, near gate B-31. Per our facts it's open to SkyTeam Elite Plus status holders and passengers on a Business or First Class…
The Lufthansa Business Lounge sits in JFK Terminal 1. Per our facts it's open via Priority Pass membership or Star Alliance Gold status or a Business Class ticket. It lists Wi-Fi, cold…
Lufthansa First Class Dining at JFK (the Lufthansa First Class Lounge) is, per our facts, open via Star Alliance Gold status or a First Class ticket. Food covers complimentary cold and hot…
The Lufthansa Senator Lounge sits in JFK Terminal 1, immediately left after security in the departure area. Per our facts it's open via Star Alliance Gold status or a Business Class ticket.…
Virgin Clubhouse
★3.8The Virgin Clubhouse sits in JFK Terminal 4, above boarding gates A4 and A5. Per our facts it's open via Star Alliance Gold status or a Business Class ticket. It lists showers and cold…
John F. Kennedy International Airport lounges by terminal.
Terminal 1
Terminal 1 holds the largest cluster of lounges we track at JFK, most of them airside after passport control and security. It's the most flexible terminal for independent access: the Air France, Turkish Airlines, Primeclass and KAL lounges each accept lounge memberships and sell a pay-in day pass, alongside the airline-aligned Lufthansa Business, Lufthansa Senator and Korean Air Prestige lounges and the landside VIP One Lounge with its FastTrack lane.
- —The largest lounge cluster at JFK, mostly airside
- —Air France, Turkish Airlines, Primeclass and KAL take memberships plus a pay-in day pass
- —Lufthansa Business and Senator lounges serve Star Alliance passengers
- —VIP One is landside on Level 2 with a FastTrack security lane
Terminal 4
Terminal 4 mixes airline and card lounges. The Delta Sky Club (SkyTeam) and Capital One Lounge anchor the terminal, alongside the HelloSky Lounge and Air India Maharaja Lounge — both of which sell a pay-in day pass — and the Star Alliance Virgin Clubhouse above gates A4 and A5. Capital One's flagship lists 24/7 access, per its description.
- —Delta Sky Club takes SkyTeam status and a Business or First Class ticket
- —HelloSky and the Air India Maharaja Lounge sell a pay-in day pass
- —Capital One lists 24/7 access (as of July 17, 2025), per its description
- —The Virgin Clubhouse serves Star Alliance Gold and Business Class passengers
Terminal 5
Terminal 5 is home to JetBlue BlueHouse, JetBlue's first airport lounge, opened in December 2025, per its description. It welcomes Mosaic 4 members, JetBlue Premier Cardholders and transatlantic Mint customers, with Blue Basic fares excluded from access.
- —JetBlue BlueHouse is JetBlue's first airport lounge, opened December 2025
- —Welcomes Mosaic 4 members, JetBlue Premier Cardholders and Mint customers
- —Blue Basic fares are excluded from access, per the description
Terminal 7
Terminal 7 carries a set of airline lounges, several of them rebrands of former British Airways spaces. The Business Class and First Class Lounges @ T7 serve ANA, Condor and other premium passengers, the Aer Lingus Lounge serves Business Class and AerClub members flying to Ireland, and the Alaska Lounge — Alaska's first East Coast club — sits on the mezzanine above security.
- —Business Class and First Class Lounges @ T7 serve ANA, Condor and other carriers
- —Aer Lingus Lounge serves Business Class and AerClub members flying to Ireland
- —Alaska Lounge is Alaska's first East Coast club, on the mezzanine above security
Terminal 8
Terminal 8 holds JFK's oneworld lounges plus a private-suite rest concept. The American Airlines Admirals Club (Concourse C) and the premium British Airways and American Airlines Chelsea Lounge serve oneworld Sapphire and Business Class passengers, while Minute Suites offers soundproof private suites on Priority Pass, open 24 hours.
- —American Airlines Admirals Club serves oneworld Sapphire and Business Class passengers
- —The Chelsea Lounge is the premium oneworld option, with showers and work zones
- —Minute Suites offers private soundproof suites on Priority Pass, open 24 hours
Other JFK lounges
Our facts sheet doesn't specify a terminal for several lounges we track. The Delta One Lounge is Delta's first business-class-only lounge (opened June 2024); the Soho Lounge is a British Airways and American Airlines partnership for top-tier flyers; The Centurion Lounge serves American Express Platinum and Centurion cardholders; the Greenwich Lounge is a rebranded, expanded former American Airlines Flagship Lounge; and Lufthansa First Class Dining serves Star Alliance Gold and First Class passengers. Confirm each lounge's terminal before you travel.
- —Delta One Lounge: Delta's first business-class-only lounge, opened June 2024
- —Soho Lounge: a BA and AA partnership for top-tier American and oneworld Emerald flyers
- —The Centurion Lounge: American Express Platinum and Centurion cardholders
- —Greenwich Lounge: a rebranded, expanded former American Airlines Flagship Lounge
- —Lufthansa First Class Dining: Star Alliance Gold and First Class passengers
- —Terminal not specified in our facts for these — check before you fly
How to get into lounges at JFK.
Access to JFK's lounges depends on the lounge. Several independents in Terminal 1 and Terminal 4 sell a pay-in day pass so you don't need status, while others are tied to airline or alliance membership across SkyTeam, Star Alliance and oneworld. Priority Pass and DragonPass each cover part of the field, and a few lounges are card-based. JFK's terminals are separate, so always confirm your lounge's terminal before you clear security.
Pay-in day pass
Several JFK lounges welcome travellers on a pay-in basis. Where no price is listed, check current rates, and booking ahead online is often cheaper than paying at the door.
DragonPassPriority Pass
Priority Pass is listed for several JFK lounges, including the Lufthansa Business, HelloSky, Minute Suites, Air France, Turkish Airlines and Primeclass lounges, and the Korean Air Prestige Lounge's description notes Priority Pass members are welcome. Confirm your specific lounge and terminal before you travel.
Priority PassDragonPass
DragonPass is a listed access route for the VIP One, Air France, KAL, Turkish Airlines and Primeclass lounges, all in Terminal 1. If you carry DragonPass, check the per-lounge page for the exact terms.
DragonPassAirline & alliance lounges
SkyTeam Elite Plus reaches the Delta Sky Club and Air France Lounge; Star Alliance Gold reaches the Lufthansa Business, Lufthansa Senator, Air India Maharaja, Virgin Clubhouse and Lufthansa First Class Dining lounges; and oneworld Sapphire reaches the American Airlines Admirals Club, Chelsea Lounge and Primeclass Lounge. The Soho Lounge serves top-tier American and select oneworld Emerald customers.
SkyTeam
Star Alliance
oneworldBusiness & First class ticket
A premium-cabin ticket can open the airline-aligned lounges directly: a Business or First Class ticket for the SkyTeam lounges, a Business Class ticket for most Star Alliance and oneworld lounges, and a First Class ticket for the Air India Maharaja and Lufthansa First Class Dining lounges. The Delta One Lounge serves Delta One and select-partner business class passengers. Check the entry requirements on each lounge page.
SkyTeamStar AllianceoneworldCard lounges
Two JFK lounges in our facts are card-based. Check your card's terms for access and guest allowances.
American ExpressKnow before you go.
Mind the terminal
- —JFK's terminals are separate and not connected airside, so pick a lounge in the terminal you're flying from before clearing security.
- —Capital One's description notes that if you're not flying from Terminal 4 you'd need to exit and re-clear security at your departure terminal to use it.
- —Our facts don't specify a terminal for the Delta One, Soho, Centurion and Greenwich lounges, so confirm those before you travel.
Pay-per-visit strategy
- —Booking a lounge slot online ahead of time is often cheaper than paying at the door and can lock in entry at busy times.
Matching access to lounge
- —Priority Pass holders have the widest choice, spanning the Lufthansa Business, HelloSky, Minute Suites, Air France, Turkish Airlines and Primeclass lounges.
- —DragonPass opens five Terminal 1 lounges, including the well-rated Primeclass and the FastTrack-bundled VIP One.
- —If you want a sit-down meal, HelloSky, the Virgin Clubhouse, the Delta One Lounge and Lufthansa First Class Dining each list a full-service restaurant.
Showers and rest
- —Showers are listed at the Delta Sky Club, Lufthansa Senator, Virgin Clubhouse, Chelsea Lounge, Air France, KAL and Primeclass lounges.
- —Minute Suites in Terminal 8 offers private soundproof suites with convertible-bed couches, open 24 hours on Priority Pass.
- —Capital One in Terminal 4 lists 24/7 access (as of July 17, 2025), per its description — handy for overnight layovers.
Frequently asked, frequently answered.
We track 26 lounges at New York's John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), spread across Terminals 1, 4, 5, 7 and 8. They include airline and alliance lounges for SkyTeam, Star Alliance and oneworld passengers, card lounges such as Capital One and The Centurion Lounge, and several independent lounges that sell a pay-in day pass.
Yes — Priority Pass is listed as an access route for several JFK lounges, including the Lufthansa Business, HelloSky, Minute Suites, Air France, Turkish Airlines and Primeclass lounges, and the Korean Air Prestige Lounge's description notes Priority Pass members are welcome. Most of these are in Terminals 1 and 4, so check that your Priority Pass lounge is in the terminal you're departing from.
Yes. Several JFK lounges welcome travellers on a pay-in basis, including the Air France, Turkish Airlines, KAL, VIP One, HelloSky, Air India Maharaja and Primeclass lounges. Booking online ahead of time is often cheaper than paying at the door.
Terminal 1 holds the largest cluster we track: the Air France, Turkish Airlines, Primeclass and KAL lounges (each taking memberships plus a pay-in day pass), the Lufthansa Business, Lufthansa Senator and Korean Air Prestige lounges, and the landside VIP One Lounge with its FastTrack security lane. Most are airside, after passport control and security.
Yes. The Capital One Lounge is in Terminal 4, near the retail concourse, and lists 24/7 access (as of July 17, 2025) per its description.
Yes. The Delta Sky Club sits airside in Terminal 4, Concourse B near gate B-31, open to SkyTeam Elite Plus status holders and Business or First Class passengers. Separately, the Delta One Lounge — Delta's first business-class-only lounge, opened June 2024 — welcomes Delta One customers and select-partner business class passengers; our facts don't specify its terminal.
Showers are listed at the Delta Sky Club, the Lufthansa Senator Lounge, the Virgin Clubhouse, the British Airways and American Airlines Chelsea Lounge, the Air France Lounge, the KAL Lounge and the Primeclass Lounge. Most other lounges in our facts don't list showers, so check the individual lounge page if a shower matters to you.
Yes — Minute Suites in Terminal 8 offers private soundproof suites with leatherette couches that convert into beds, open 24 hours on Priority Pass, per its description. For 24-hour access more generally, the Capital One Lounge in Terminal 4 lists round-the-clock opening (as of July 17, 2025).