Lounge directory · DUS · Last reviewed 27 June 2026
Dusseldorf Airport Lounges DUS: every lounge and how to get in
Dusseldorf renamed its two contract lounges in February 2026, so older trip reports point you at names that no longer exist. Same rooms, new signs. Here is the full map and how to get through each door.
- Lounge verdict
- Workable without status, thanks to two airport run lounges that take Priority Pass and sell entry from 49 euros. The Lufthansa lounges in Pier A and the Emirates lounge in Pier C are airline only. There is no Amex Centurion lounge and no Plaza Premium here.
- Best access play
- Priority Pass opens the DUS Rhein Lounge in Pier B and the DUS Sky Lounge in Pier C. Without a card, either sells walk up entry from 49 euros, and a family special covering two adults and a child runs 99 euros.
- The one thing to know
- Match the lounge to your pier. The Rhein Lounge sits in Pier B with the Schengen flights, the Sky Lounge in Pier C with the flights beyond Schengen. Crossing piers can mean a fresh security check, so pick the one in your departure zone.
Orientation
How the Dusseldorf lounge map works
Dusseldorf has one terminal with three piers, A, B and C, and the lounges sort neatly by pier. Pier A is Lufthansa Group ground and carries both Lufthansa lounges on its gallery level. Pier B holds the Schengen flights and the airport's main contract lounge. Pier C handles the flights beyond Schengen and houses the Emirates lounge. The piers run largely separate airside zones, so changing piers often means clearing security again. The practical rule is simple: use the lounge in the pier you fly from.
The two names changed in February 2026. The Hugo Junkers Lounge in Pier B now operates as the DUS Rhein Lounge, and the Open Sky Lounge in Pier C operates as the DUS Sky Lounge. Both are airport run, both sit inside the Priority Pass network, and both sell paid entry, which makes Dusseldorf an easy airport to get a lounge seat without status. The Rhein Lounge is also being rebuilt while it stays open, with the full reopening slated for after summer 2026, so expect some construction edges until that finishes. Hours and walk up prices shift, so treat the figures below as verify at booking.
The lounges
Every DUS lounge by pier
| Lounge | Pier and location | Access | Walk up | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DUS Rhein Lounge | Pier B, the Schengen pier | Priority Pass, DragonPass, Diners Club, pay in | From 49 euros | The bigger room, about 800 square meters with runway views, the rest pick for Schengen departures |
| DUS Sky Lounge | Pier C, the pier for flights beyond Schengen | Priority Pass, DragonPass, pay in | From 49 euros | The door to use for long haul departures; visits capped at about 3 hours and a children's corner inside |
| Lufthansa Business Lounge | Pier A, gallery level | Lufthansa Group Business, Star Alliance Gold, eligible status | No public day pass | The Star Alliance business room for Lufthansa Group departures |
| Lufthansa Senator Lounge | Pier A, gallery level | Star Alliance Gold, HON Circle and Senator status | No public day pass | The quieter status room alongside the Business Lounge |
| Emirates Lounge | Pier C | Emirates First and Business, Skywards status on Emirates flights | Not available | Premium cabin only, with hours tied to the Dubai departures |
Two things to read off the table. First, only the two airport run lounges are reachable without status or a premium ticket, so for most travelers the choice is Rhein in Pier B or Sky in Pier C. Second, both keep the same daily window, 5:00am to 9:00pm, which means none of them is open late enough to cover an overnight wait.
Access decoder
What actually opens these doors
Priority Pass covers the DUS Rhein Lounge in Pier B and the DUS Sky Lounge in Pier C. It does not cover the Lufthansa lounges in Pier A or the Emirates lounge in Pier C, which are airline doors.
Paying at the door works at both airport run lounges, from 49 euros booked online or on the day, subject to space. A family special covering two adults and a child runs 99 euros in either lounge, which beats three separate entries. The Sky Lounge in Pier C caps a visit at about 3 hours.
Status and class of travel cover the airline lounges. The Lufthansa Business and Senator Lounges in Pier A serve Lufthansa Group premium passengers, Star Alliance Gold members and eligible status holders, open from 5:00am until a little after 8:00pm most days and slightly earlier on Saturdays. The Emirates lounge in Pier C is for Emirates First and Business passengers and Skywards status, with hours tied to the Dubai departures and current opening times to be confirmed.
Because the piers run separate airside zones, the single most useful rule is to choose the lounge in your departure pier rather than the one a security check away. Confirm the door and hours on the day, since lounge hours move with the flight schedule and the Rhein Lounge rebuild is still in progress.
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FAQ
Dusseldorf lounge questions
Which DUS lounges take Priority Pass?
Two: the DUS Rhein Lounge in Pier B and the DUS Sky Lounge in Pier C, both open daily from 5:00am to 9:00pm. The Lufthansa Business and Senator Lounges in Pier A and the Emirates lounge in Pier C are airline lounges and are not part of the Priority Pass network.
Can I pay to get into a Dusseldorf lounge without status?
Yes. Both airport run lounges, the DUS Rhein Lounge in Pier B and the DUS Sky Lounge in Pier C, sell walk up entry from 49 euros, subject to space. A family special covering two adults and a child runs 99 euros in either lounge. Treat prices as verify at booking.
What happened to the Hugo Junkers Lounge at DUS?
It was renamed, not closed. In February 2026 the Hugo Junkers Lounge in Pier B became the DUS Rhein Lounge, and the Open Sky Lounge in Pier C became the DUS Sky Lounge. The Pier B lounge is also being rebuilt during ongoing operations, with the full reopening slated for after summer 2026.
Is there an Amex Centurion or Plaza Premium lounge at Dusseldorf?
No. DUS has neither an Amex Centurion lounge nor a Plaza Premium lounge. The two lounges open to travelers without airline status are the airport run DUS Rhein Lounge in Pier B and DUS Sky Lounge in Pier C, both via Priority Pass or paid entry from 49 euros.
Which Dusseldorf lounge is best?
For most travelers it comes down to your pier. The DUS Rhein Lounge in Pier B is the larger room, around 800 square meters over two levels with runway views, and serves the Schengen departures. The DUS Sky Lounge in Pier C serves the flights beyond Schengen, caps visits at about 3 hours, and keeps a children's corner. Lufthansa Group premium flyers use the Pier A lounges.
Are the Dusseldorf lounges open late or overnight?
No. Both airport run lounges close at 9:00pm, and the Lufthansa lounges shut a little after 8:00pm most days, so none of them covers an overnight wait. Security at Dusseldorf also closes at night, so an overnight layover is spent landside. Plan a hotel rather than a lounge for the small hours.
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