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New York JFK lounges JFK: every lounge and how to get in
JFK spreads roughly 25 lounges across its terminals. Here is every one, with hours and the realistic ways in.
Lounge verdict Good but fragmented. Terminal 4 holds around 10 lounges including two that run 24 hours, while Terminals 1 and 7 are mid relocation. Your lounge only helps if it sits in your terminal, since almost nothing connects airside.
Best access play The Chase Sapphire Lounge in Terminal 4. Sapphire Reserve cardholders walk in free with two guests, standard Priority Pass members get one free visit per calendar year, and anyone can buy a 100 dollar day pass.
The one thing to know Nearly every independent lounge at JFK enforces a 3 hour before departure rule, so on a long layover you wait outside until your window opens.
Last reviewed 23 May 2026
Terminal 1
Terminal 1 lounges, a wing in transition
Terminal 1 has the best Priority Pass room at JFK, the Air France Lounge, but it is shrinking as the New Terminal One opens in phases beside it from June 2026.
The Turkish Airlines Lounge is relocating to the New Terminal One, where Qatar Airways and Korean Air are also building lounges, and the Lufthansa rooms are headed for Terminal 6. Confirm your departure terminal the week you fly.
| Lounge | Location | Hours | Access | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air France Lounge | Level 3, near gate 1 | 7:00 to 21:00 | SkyTeam premium and status, Priority Pass, or 50 dollar day pass on AF, KLM and Delta flights | Two floors, showers, a Clarins spa corner. The best Priority Pass entry at JFK. |
| Primeclass Lounge | Airside, near gates 8 and 9 | Roughly 9:00 to 21:00, varies by day | Priority Pass, within 3 hours of departure | A solid fallback when Air France is full. |
| KAL Lounge | Level 3, near gate 3 | 10:30 to 13:50 and 21:30 to 0:50 | Korean Air and partner premium cabins; Priority Pass 21:30 to 24:00 only | Quiet rooms and showers, but a split schedule. |
| Lufthansa Business and Senator Lounges | Left after security | From 13:00 to around midnight; closed Friday and Sunday | Lufthansa group premium cabins, Star Alliance Gold | For the evening Lufthansa bank. Moving to Terminal 6. |
| Turkish Airlines Lounge | Between gates 2 and 3 | To be confirmed during relocation | Turkish premium cabins and status | Relocating to the New Terminal One. Verify before you count on it. |
Hours last reviewed 23 May 2026. Terminal 1 schedules move while airlines relocate.
Terminal 4
Terminal 4 lounges, the deep bench
Terminal 4 is where a JFK layover should live if you have any say. It holds the three big card lounges, two Delta Sky Clubs, the Delta One Lounge, and a row of airline rooms along Concourse A.
The Delta One Lounge spans over 39,000 square feet with a brasserie and an outdoor terrace; no Sky Club membership or Amex card opens that door. Minute Suites near gate B39 rents private nap rooms by the hour.
| Lounge | Location | Hours | Access | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capital One Lounge | Retail hall, after security | 24 hours | Venture X cards free, or 90 dollar day pass, within 3 hours of departure | Showers and real food, open all night. The anchor of any JFK overnight. |
| HelloSky | Concourse A, near gate A2 | 24 hours | Priority Pass, within 3 hours of departure | The former Wingtips space. Basic, but open all night. |
| Centurion Lounge | Just after security | 5:00 to 22:00 | Eligible American Express cards, per Amex terms | Two bars and a hidden speakeasy. Crowded at peak, still worth it. |
| Chase Sapphire Lounge by The Club | Upper level, after security | 5:00 to 23:00 | Sapphire Reserve free; Priority Pass one visit per year, then 75 dollars; 100 dollar day pass | The best food of the card lounges and the fairest paid entry. |
| Delta One Lounge | Between Concourses A and B | 4:30 to 23:00 | Delta One tickets and select partner premium cabins only | The flagship. If your ticket qualifies, arrive early on purpose. |
| Delta Sky Club (two locations) | Concourse A near gate A8; Concourse B near gate B31 | A: 5:00 to 22:30. B: 4:45 to 23:30 | Delta premium cabins, Medallion and SkyTeam rules, eligible Amex cards per Delta terms | The B31 club with its Sky Deck is the better of the two. |
| Air India Maharajah Lounge | Near gate A5 | 7:15 to 21:45 | Air India premium cabins, Priority Pass subject to capacity | Often turns Priority Pass holders away. A backup, not a plan. |
| Emirates Lounge | Near gate A5 | 6:40 to 10:40 and 18:20 to 23:00 | Emirates premium cabins and Skywards Gold and Platinum; paid entry 125 to 155 dollars on Emirates flights | Direct gate boarding, built around the two Dubai banks. |
| Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse | Concourse A | Around Virgin Atlantic flight banks; midday Priority Pass window to be confirmed | Upper Class and eligible partner premium passengers; Priority Pass at off peak times | Among the best rooms at JFK if your timing fits. |
Hours last reviewed 23 May 2026. The card lounges all enforce entry within 3 hours of departure.
Terminals 5 and 6
Terminal 5 and the new Terminal 6
Terminal 5 is JetBlue territory and finally has a lounge: BlueHouse, opened in December 2025 across two floors with a game room and one of the only outdoor decks at JFK. Access is built around JetBlue's own elites and premium passengers.
Terminal 6 opened its first phase in May 2026, taking JetBlue and several Star Alliance carriers. Cathay Pacific, Lufthansa and Aer Lingus have all announced lounges here, with opening dates to be confirmed. For now it is a lounge desert.
| Lounge | Location | Hours | Access | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JetBlue BlueHouse | Terminal 5 gate area | 5:00 to 22:00 | Transatlantic Mint, Mosaic 4, JetBlue Premier card; day passes 59 to 79 dollars for eligible Mosaic members | A fun room, but most economy passengers cannot buy in. |
| Be Relax Spa | Terminal 5, opposite gates 6 and 7 | Roughly 7:00 to 21:00, varies by day | Priority Pass, one treatment per visit, or paid menu | The only Priority Pass benefit in Terminal 5. |
Hours last reviewed 23 May 2026. BlueHouse requires a Blue fare or higher even for paid entry.
Terminals 7 and 8
Terminal 7 winds down, Terminal 8 holds the oneworld row
Terminal 7 is emptying out as its airlines migrate to Terminals 6 and 8. The Alaska Lounge closed when Alaska moved to Terminal 8 in October 2025, leaving two airline rooms. Terminal 8 is the opposite: American and British Airways run a four lounge estate here.
The Terminal 8 lounges are status and cabin territory with no Priority Pass; the Admirals Club sells day passes at 79 dollars to anyone flying American or a oneworld partner.
| Lounge | Location | Hours | Access | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aer Lingus Lounge | T7, near gate 1 | 12:45 to last departure | Aer Lingus business, AerClub Silver and above; day passes currently suspended | Soup, sandwiches and quiet for the Dublin wave. |
| Horizons T7 Lounge | T7, airside | To be confirmed | ANA premium cabins and Premium Economy, Star Alliance Gold | Built around the Tokyo departures. |
| Admirals Club | T8, Concourse C, level 3, across from gate 42 | 4:15 to 22:30 | Members, AA and oneworld premium and status, or 79 dollar day pass | Big, busy, dependable. The only paid entry in Terminal 8. |
| Greenwich Lounge | T8, level 1 after security | 4:15 to 1:15 the next morning | AA and BA premium cabins, oneworld Emerald and Sapphire on international itineraries | Buffet, bar, runway views, and the longest hours at JFK. |
| Soho Lounge | T8, after security | To be confirmed | Select American and British Airways premium passengers; exact rules to be confirmed | The quiet middle tier of the estate. |
| Chelsea Lounge | T8, level 1 after security | 4:15 to 0:30 the next morning | AA and BA first class, Flagship Business Plus, ConciergeKey, BA Gold Guest List | A la carte dining and Champagne. The hardest door at JFK. |
Hours last reviewed 23 May 2026 against operator listings.
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Priority Pass. Concentrated in Terminals 1 and 4. The Air France and Primeclass lounges in Terminal 1 are reliable entries, HelloSky in Terminal 4 takes the card around the clock, and the Chase Sapphire Lounge grants standard members one free visit per calendar year. The Air India lounge turns members away when full, and Terminals 5, 7 and 8 have none at all. The full list sits on our Priority Pass at JFK guide.
A premium credit card. The strongest play in Terminal 4. An eligible American Express opens the Centurion Lounge, the Delta cobranded and Platinum cards buy limited Sky Club visits on Delta flights, Chase Sapphire Reserve opens the Sapphire Lounge with two free guests, and a Capital One Venture X opens the Capital One Lounge.
Cabin or status. First and business tickets plus alliance status open the airline rooms: Delta and SkyTeam in Terminal 4, Lufthansa and Star Alliance in Terminal 1 for now, ANA in Terminal 7, and the American and British Airways estate in Terminal 8. oneworld status only works on international itineraries here.
Cash. No card, no pass, no status: pay at the door. 79 dollars buys the Admirals Club, 90 dollars the 24 hour Capital One Lounge, 100 dollars the Chase Sapphire Lounge, and 50 dollars the Air France Lounge on a SkyTeam ticket. For an overnight window the Capital One pass is the pick, nothing else stays open past 1:15.
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FAQ
JFK lounge questions
Does Priority Pass work at JFK?
Yes, mostly in Terminals 1 and 4. The Chase Sapphire Lounge gives standard Priority Pass members one free visit per calendar year, HelloSky in Terminal 4 takes the card 24 hours, and the Air France, Primeclass and Air India lounges accept it subject to capacity.
Which JFK lounges are open 24 hours?
Two, both in Terminal 4: the Capital One Lounge and HelloSky. Every other lounge at JFK closes overnight, most between 21:00 and 1:15.
Can I pay to enter a lounge at JFK without status?
Yes. The Admirals Club sells day passes at 79 dollars, the Capital One Lounge charges 90 dollars, the Chase Sapphire Lounge 100 dollars, and the Air France Lounge 50 dollars for Air France, KLM and Delta passengers.
Which JFK terminal has the most lounges?
Terminal 4, with around 10 options including the Centurion Lounge, the Chase Sapphire Lounge, the 24 hour Capital One Lounge, two Delta Sky Clubs and the Delta One Lounge.
Is there an Amex Centurion Lounge at JFK?
Yes, in Terminal 4 just after security, open 5:00 to 22:00 daily. Entry follows the current American Express lounge terms and is limited to within 3 hours of departure.
What happened to the lounges in Terminal 1 and Terminal 7?
They are moving. The Turkish Airlines Lounge is relocating to the New Terminal One, the Lufthansa lounges are headed for Terminal 6, and the Alaska Lounge in Terminal 7 closed when Alaska moved to Terminal 8 in October 2025.
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