Philadelphia Airport Lounges: What to Know

The United States’ very first capital, and home to the Liberty Bell, U.S. Mint and a tasty meat-and-cheese sandwich, Philadelphia may not be one of the country’s major hubs, but plenty of travelers pass through its airport’s security gates.

Whether you’re biding your time between flights or suffering through a delay, there are several Philadelphia airport lounges where you can relax before takeoff.

Here are all the airport lounges at the Philadelphia International Airport so you can refuel, refresh or get some work done before your flight.

About Philadelphia lounges

Whether you have status, a travel credit card with lounge perks, are flying first class or are willing to shell out a few bucks for some peace and quiet, there’s a lounge option for you inside the Philadelphia International Airport.

American Airlines travelers will find the most options with an Admirals Club in nearly every terminal, but United Airlines and Delta Air Lines lounges are available, too.

There’s also a Centurion Lounge from American Express and private suites that allow passengers on any airline to pay by the hour or book a small room overnight.

Terminal A: Admirals Club, Centurion Lounge and more

Terminal A is home to the most lounges in the Philadelphia airport.

• Located between gates A4 and A6A. (There’s also one under construction in terminal A-West between gates A15 and A16.)

• Open daily from 6:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.

• Must present a boarding pass to enter.

• Open to many American Airlines first and business class passengers and eligible elite status passengers, including Oneworld Emerald and Sapphire members.

• Day passes may or may not be available.

In addition to complimentary food and drinks, there’s a full-service bar and free Wi-Fi.

• Located in terminal A-West near gate A14.

• Open daily from 5:30 a.m to 9 p.m.

• A boarding pass and eligible card are required to enter.

Lots of windows, bright pops of color, personal workspaces and business services can all be found in this Centurion Lounge. You’ll also find showers, chef-prepared food and curated wine and cocktails at a full bar.

• Located in terminal A-West near gate 14.

• Open daily from 3:15 p.m. to 8:20 p.m.

• Open to first and business class passengers and Oneworld Emerald and Sapphire members.

Wi-Fi, complimentary food and beverages, a business center and specialty coffee await inside.

• Located at the terminal link between the A/B Connector.

• Reservable 24 hours a day.

• Pay by the hour then in 15-minute intervals, or for an overnight stay.

Less of a traditional lounge and more of a small personal private suite, Minute Suites are a place to relax, rest and clean up in solitude. Suites have free Wi-Fi and may feature a desk, a daybed, even a shower.

Up to four people can hang out or up to two people can sleep. Reservations may be made online or via email or phone.

Terminal B: American Airlines Admirals Club

There’s only one Philadelphia airport lounge in Terminal B.

• Located on the third floor between terminals B and C.

• Open 4:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. daily.

• Must present a boarding pass to enter.

• Open to many American Airlines first and business class passengers and eligible elite status passengers, including Oneworld Emerald and Sapphire members.

• Available to Admirals Club members and Citi® / AAdvantage® Executive World Elite Mastercard® primary cardmembers, ConciergeKey members and AirPass members with Admirals Club privileges.

• Day passes may or may not be available.

Complimentary food and drinks, a full-service bar and free Wi-Fi await at this lounge location.

There’s only one lounge in Terminal C, and it’s technically located between C and D.

• Located on level 2 between concourses C and D.

• Open 5 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily.

• A United boarding pass is required to enter.

• Open to international and business class passengers or first or business class passengers traveling on a Star Alliance airline. 

• Star Alliance Gold members and holders of a United Club membership or one-time pass are also permitted if traveling on a Star Alliance airline.

Find a full-service bar, light snacks and Wi-Fi in this United Club lounge.

Several United credit cards include access to United Clubs as a perk.

Terminal D: Delta Sky Club

• Located in the connector between terminals D and E.

• Open 4:45 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday through Friday and 4:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday.

• Must present a same-day boarding pass for a Delta or partnering airline flight.

• Passengers with annual Sky Club memberships (which are available only to Delta SkyMiles Medallion members) are permitted. 

• Travelers with the Delta SkyMiles® Reserve American Express Card get at least 10 club visits per year. Cardholders will receive 15 visits per program year beginning Feb. 1, 2025.

• Diamond, Platinum and Gold Medallion members flying internationally in main cabin or Delta Comfort+ do not get club access unless they have it through another method.

Pop in to enjoy complimentary light meals and snacks, free Wi-Fi and space to relax or get some work done.

Terminal F: American Airlines Admirals Club

Located a short shuttle ride away from the main terminal, terminal F is home to just one lounge.

• Located on level 2 above the food court.

• Open daily from 6:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.

• Must present a boarding pass to enter.

• Open to many American Airlines first and business class passengers and eligible elite status passengers, including Oneworld Emerald and Sapphire members.

• Day passes may or may not be available.

Expect complimentary food and drinks, a full-service bar and free Wi-Fi so you can stay connected.

Philadelphia airport lounges, recapped

For a midsize airport, there is a decent collection of airport lounges to choose from whether you’re flying with a specific airline or plan to enjoy perks from your top-tier travel credit card. In either case, there are ample opportunities to sit back and relax before your flight or on a lengthy layover.