Lounge directory · MSP · Last reviewed 23 May 2026
Minneapolis St Paul Lounges (MSP): Every Lounge and How to Get In
MSP runs seven lounges plus a volunteer military center, and every single one sits in Terminal 1. Three of them open with Priority Pass and none of them demands a business class ticket. Here is the full map.
- Lounge verdict
- Solid for a fortress hub. Three Delta Sky Clubs anchor the field, the Escape Lounge and the new Portal Lounge cover travelers without status, and the PGA MSP Lounge lets you swing a golf club airside.
- Best access play
- Priority Pass opens three Terminal 1 doors: the Escape Lounge above the Concourse E entrance, the gaming focused Portal Lounge on Concourse D, and the PGA MSP Lounge, where your visit converts to a 15 dollar per person credit toward food or a simulator session.
- The one thing to know
- Terminal 2 has no lounge at all. If you fly Sun Country or another Humphrey carrier, the nearest lounge is a free train ride plus a fresh security line away, which rarely makes sense on a normal layover.
Orientation
How the MSP lounge map works
Terminal 1, the Lindbergh terminal, is where Delta runs its hub and where every lounge lives. Its concourses fan out from a central shopping strip called the MSP Mall, and the lounges cluster around that core: Sky Clubs by gate C12, at the Concourse F entrance and across from gate G18, the Escape Lounge and the PGA MSP Lounge up on the mezzanine level above the mall, the Portal Lounge on Concourse D near the tram, and a small United Club out by gate E6. Once you are through security, nothing on this list is more than about 15 minutes away on foot.
Hours below were checked on 23 May 2026. The Portal Lounge opens earliest at 4 am, the Concourse F Sky Club runs latest to 10:15 pm, and there is no 24 hour lounge because MSP goes quiet overnight. Terminal 2, the Humphrey terminal, hosts Sun Country and the budget carriers and offers no lounge of any kind. The free light rail connects the two terminals in one stop, but it runs landside, so hopping over for a lounge visit means clearing security all over again.
Terminal 1
Terminal 1 (Lindbergh) lounges
| Lounge | Location | Hours | Access | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta Sky Club Concourse C | Next to gate C12 | 06:00 to 22:00 | Delta Sky Club members, Delta One passengers, eligible Amex Platinum and Delta Reserve cardholders flying Delta, SkyTeam Elite Plus on international itineraries | The quiet one; smaller and older but rarely slammed |
| Delta Sky Club Concourse F | MSP Mall, near the entrance to Concourse F | 04:45 to 22:15 | Same Delta keys as the C club | The longest hours at MSP; Delta lists reduced seating during autumn maintenance work |
| Delta Sky Club Concourse G | Across from gate G18 | 06:00 to 22:00 | Same Delta keys as the C club | 21,000 square feet with an outdoor Sky Deck; the best room in the airport |
| Escape Lounge | MSP Mall mezzanine, above the Concourse E entrance | 05:00 to 20:00 | Priority Pass, Amex Platinum complimentary, paid entry, entry from 3 hours before departure | The default for travelers without Delta status; the bathrooms are outside the lounge |
| PGA MSP Lounge | Upper level, stairs and lift between Concourses D and E, check in at the golf shop counter | 08:00 to 20:00 Mon to Fri, to 19:00 Sat and Sun | Priority Pass and Diners Club with a 15 dollar per person credit toward food or a golf experience; paid play and dining for everyone else; photo ID required | A golf simulator airside; treat it as a dining credit with a driving range attached |
| Portal Lounge | Concourse D, near the start of the tram | 04:00 to 21:00 | Priority Pass, paid admission including food, drinks and gaming, walk in subject to space | Opened 2026 with 17 gaming stations and a full bar; the earliest door at MSP |
| United Club | Concourse E, near gate E6 | 05:00 to 18:00, closes 17:15 Sat | United Club members and one time passes, Star Alliance Gold and international business or first on Star Alliance itineraries | Small and plain; fine for a coffee before a United departure, nothing more |
| Armed Forces Service Center | Level 2, near gate A1 | Open daily, hours to be confirmed | Free for service members and their traveling families with military ID; not USO affiliated | Bunks, food and showers staffed by volunteers since 1970; a Minnesota original |
The Delta math is simple. If you hold a Sky Club key, walk past the C and F clubs and go straight to G18. The newest club is more than twice the size of the others, the food spread is the best at the airport, and the Sky Deck puts you outside above the ramp, which in a Minnesota June is a genuine pleasure. The C club earns its keep only when you depart from a C gate and want quiet; the F club wins on hours, opening at 4:45 am when the others are still dark.
Without Delta status the mezzanine is your floor. The Escape Lounge does the classic lounge job with hot food and a bar, while the PGA MSP Lounge next to it is really a restaurant and simulator setup that happens to take Priority Pass. The Portal Lounge changed the calculus in 2026: it opens at 4 am, sits right on the walking route through Concourse D, and swaps armchair silence for consoles and a bar. Pick based on what you want the hour to feel like. Delta has also floated a premium Delta One lounge above Concourse G, but nothing is open as of June 2026 and the timeline is to be confirmed.
Terminal 2
Terminal 2 (Humphrey) lounges
| Lounge | Location | Hours | Access | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No lounges operate in Terminal 2 | Concourse H | Not applicable | Not applicable | Eat before security or at the food outlets near the gates; the nearest lounge is a terminal away |
Terminal 2 is Sun Country's home base and the landing spot for several budget and leisure carriers, and as of June 2026 it has zero lounges. No Priority Pass door, no airline club, no paid room. The honest play is to treat the terminal itself as the lounge: it is smaller, calmer and quicker to move through than Terminal 1, and the free MSP RESERVE program lets you book a security screening slot in advance.
Riding the light rail to Terminal 1 for the Escape Lounge sounds clever and almost never is. The train is free between terminals and takes minutes, but you exit security to do it and rescreen on the way back, and your Terminal 2 boarding pass may not get you through Terminal 1 security at all. Save the idea for an irregular operations day with five hours to burn, not a standard layover.
Access decoder
What actually opens these doors
Priority Pass covers three Terminal 1 doors. The Escape Lounge is the conventional one, admitting members from 3 hours before departure. The Portal Lounge takes the card for its food, drinks and gaming package. The PGA MSP Lounge works differently: you and each guest get 15 dollars per person off food or a golf experience rather than a buffet, and the facility keeps a registration form and photo ID on file because golf clubs count as restricted items airside. For the full playbook, read our guide to using Priority Pass at MSP.
American Express has no Centurion lounge here, but Platinum does real work anyway. The Escape Lounge admits Platinum cardholders free as a Centurion Studio partner, and Platinum and Delta Reserve cards open all three Sky Clubs when you fly Delta the same day, subject to the annual visit caps Amex introduced in 2025 unless your spending clears the waiver threshold.
Delta keys rule most of the square footage. Sky Club members, Delta One passengers, SkyTeam Elite Plus flyers on international itineraries and eligible Amex cardholders all qualify; domestic first class on its own does not. Check the Fly Delta app for live occupancy before walking to G18 at peak bank times.
Paying at the door works at the Escape Lounge and the Portal Lounge, both open to travelers on any airline with admission that bundles food and drinks. Prices move with demand, so book ahead on the operator sites rather than gambling on walk in space. The PGA MSP Lounge needs no membership at all; anyone can buy a simulator session or a meal.
DragonPass and other card programs are thinner here. Diners Club lists the PGA MSP Lounge, while DragonPass coverage at MSP is to be confirmed; check your program app before counting on it.
Programs shift and doors move. Treat the tables above as the map, and confirm the lounge you are counting on the day you fly.
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FAQ
MSP lounge questions
Which MSP lounges take Priority Pass?
Three, all in Terminal 1: the Escape Lounge above the Concourse E entrance, the Portal Lounge on Concourse D, and the PGA MSP Lounge on the upper level between Concourses D and E, where your visit converts to a 15 dollar per person credit toward food or a golf experience.
Are there any lounges in Terminal 2 at MSP?
No. Every lounge at MSP sits in Terminal 1. Terminal 2 travelers can ride the free light rail one stop to Terminal 1, but that means leaving the secure area and rescreening, which rarely makes sense on a normal layover.
Can I pay for an MSP lounge without flying business class?
Yes. The Escape Lounge and the Portal Lounge both sell admission to travelers on any airline, with food and drinks included; the Portal price also covers gaming. The PGA MSP Lounge works pay as you go, so anyone can buy a simulator session or a meal.
What is the best lounge at MSP?
With Delta access, the Sky Club across from gate G18: 21,000 square feet with an outdoor Sky Deck. Without status, the Escape Lounge is the most complete room, and the Portal Lounge wins if you would rather spend the layover gaming with a drink in hand.
Is there an Amex Centurion lounge at MSP?
No. The closest substitute is the Escape Lounge, which admits American Express Platinum cardholders free of charge. Platinum also opens the three Delta Sky Clubs when flying Delta the same day, subject to the annual visit caps Amex introduced in 2025.
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