Other T1 Priority Pass
Be Relax Spa
After security
It is not a lounge but a spa with treatments.
With Priority Pass, one treatment per visit is included.
- Spa and massages
JFK lounges: how to find your way between terminals
JFK lounges: how to find your way between terminals
At JFK the lounges change from one terminal to the next, with different airlines and different rooms, so choosing a lounge starts with the terminal of your flight. Terminal 4 offers the widest choice, Terminal 8 is home to American Airlines and British Airways, and at Terminal 1 Priority Pass opens more doors than anywhere else.
The first filter is the terminal, the second is how you get in. If you hold a premium ticket, you look for your airline's lounge; if you have a credit card with lounge access or Priority Pass, you look at the independent lounges and the ones run by banks, of which JFK has quite a few.
Terminal 4 has the richest offer. Passengers flying Delta One have the Delta One Lounge, between concourses A and B, with a terrace that can be used all year round, a brasserie and shower suites; entry is not sold. The Delta Sky Clubs on concourses A and B serve members, Medallion elites and eligible Amex holders. The cards have lounges of their own here: The Centurion Lounge for Amex Platinum and Centurion, with a speakeasy-style bar and a family room; the Chase Sapphire Lounge by The Club with Etihad Airways, above gate A2, with reflection rooms for those who want quiet; and the Capital One Lounge, which never closes and sells entry even to people who do not hold the card. With Priority Pass alone there are HelloSky and the Air India Maharaja Lounge, both accessible only shortly before departure; the Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse, with a free à la carte menu and a pool table, also welcomes Amex Platinum holders.
At Terminal 8 American Airlines and British Airways split their lounges by tier. The Greenwich Lounge focuses on chef-driven cuisine and stays open until late at night; in the Soho Lounge you order à la carte from your smartphone with a view of the runways; the Chelsea Lounge has a circular bar with champagne and dishes signed with the James Beard Foundation. The Admirals Club on Concourse C and the more compact Provisions by Admirals Club sell a day pass, which can also be paid for in AAdvantage miles; at the Admirals Club, during peak periods, it may not be available.
Terminal 1 is where Priority Pass is most worthwhile: the Primeclass Lounge and the VIP ONE Lounge count, while the Korean Air Lounge admits holders only during certain evening time slots and Be Relax Spa includes one treatment per visit. The Air France, Lufthansa and Turkish Airlines lounges remain tied to the ticket; in the Turkish one only non-alcoholic drinks are served.
At Terminal 5 there is the JetBlue BlueHouse, the airline's first lounge, for Mosaic 4 members, JetBlue Premier Card holders and Mint passengers, with paid entry subject to some restrictions. At Terminal 7 the Aer Lingus lounge welcomes Business passengers and anyone who buys a Lounge Pass in advance.
Which lounge to choose
| Lounge | Where | Hours | Priority Pass | Paid entry | Showers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Be Relax Spa | T1 | — | Yes | — | — |
| Primeclass Lounge | T1 | — | Yes | Yes | — |
| VIP ONE Lounge | T1 | — | Yes | Yes | — |
| HelloSky | T4 | Open 24 hours | Yes | — | — |
| Air France Lounge | T1 | Mon, Wed, Fri, Sun 12:00-24:00; Tue, Thu, Sat 07:00-24:00 | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Korean Air Lounge | T1 | — | Yes | — | Yes |
| Lufthansa Business Lounge | T1 | — | No | — | Yes |
| Turkish Airlines Lounge | T1 | — | Yes | — | Yes |
| Air India Maharaja Lounge | T4 | — | Yes | — | — |
| Capital One Lounge | T4 | Open 24 hours | No | Yes | Yes |
| Chase Sapphire Lounge by The Club with Etihad Airways | T4 | 05:00-23:00 | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Delta One Lounge | T4 | 04:30-23:00 | No | — | Yes |
| Delta Sky Club | T4 | — | No | — | — |
| Delta Sky Club | T4 | — | No | — | — |
| Emirates Lounge | T4 | — | No | Yes | — |
| The Centurion Lounge | T4 | — | No | — | Yes |
| Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse | T4 | 05:00-08:00, 14:00-23:30 | Yes | — | — |
| JetBlue BlueHouse | T5 | 05:00-22:00 | No | Yes | — |
| Aer Lingus Lounge | T7 | — | No | Yes | — |
| Admirals Club | T8 | 04:15-22:30 | No | 79 USD | — |
| Chelsea Lounge | T8 | 04:15-23:30 | No | — | — |
| Greenwich Lounge | T8 | 04:15-01:15 | No | — | Yes |
| Provisions by Admirals Club | T8 | — | No | 79 USD | — |
| Soho Lounge | T8 | 04:15-23:30 | No | — | — |
| USO LoungeTemporarily closed | T5 | — | No | — | — |
Independent T1 Priority Pass
Primeclass Lounge
After security
Independent lounge in Terminal 1.
Entry with Priority Pass, up to three hours before departure.
Independent T1 Priority Pass
VIP ONE Lounge
After security
Independent alternative to Primeclass in the same terminal.
Entry with Priority Pass.
Independent T4 Priority Pass
HelloSky
After security
Independent lounge in Terminal 4.
- Hours
- Open 24 hours
Entry with Priority Pass, up to three hours before departure.
Airline T1 Priority Pass
Air France Lounge
Near gate 1
Inside there is a Clarins treatment area.
- Hours
- Mon, Wed, Fri, Sun 12:00-24:00; Tue, Thu, Sat 07:00-24:00
Access for SkyTeam premium passengers departing with Air France, KLM or Delta, and for Priority Pass holders. Paid entry available.
- Showers
- Bar
Airline T1 Priority Pass
Korean Air Lounge
Right after security, on the right, opposite gate 3
Lounge of South Korea's flag carrier.
Priority Pass holders with a boarding pass for a flight departing from Terminal 1, only during certain evening time slots and subject to availability.
- Showers
Airline T1
Lufthansa Business Lounge
Level 3
It is part of a 1,472 square metre complex that brings together Lufthansa's Senator Lounge and Business Lounge.
Access for Lufthansa premium passengers and for Star Alliance Gold status holders.
- Showers
Airline T1 Priority Pass
Turkish Airlines Lounge
Between gates 2 and 3
Besides the buffet, it offers a prayer room; the drinks served are non-alcoholic only.
Access for Turkish Airlines First and Business passengers and for Priority Pass holders.
- Showers
Airline T4 Priority Pass
Air India Maharaja Lounge
Concourse A, near gate A5, after security and passport control
Maharaja Lounge of India's flag carrier.
Entry with Priority Pass from three hours before the flight; maximum stay of three hours.
Credit card T4
Capital One Lounge
Level 3, Retail Hall, near the B gates
It never closes, so it remains an option even for departures in the middle of the night.
- Hours
- Open 24 hours
Free for Capital One Venture X cardholders with a boarding pass for a same-day departing or connecting flight. Those without the card can also enter for a fee.
- Showers
- Hot food
Credit card T4 Priority Pass
Chase Sapphire Lounge by The Club with Etihad Airways
Mezzanine on level 4, above gate A2
Joe Coffee café, seasonal menus with halal dishes, a wine list and cocktails, plus quiet reflection rooms for those seeking silence.
- Hours
- 05:00-23:00
Free for Chase Sapphire Reserve, Sapphire Reserve for Business (primary cardholder only) and J.P. Morgan Reserve holders, via Priority Pass Select and with a boarding pass for a flight within three hours; two free guests, from the third guest 27 USD per person. Paid entry is available for everyone else.
- Showers
Airline T4
Delta One Lounge
Between concourses A and B, next to the main security checkpoint
It has a 40-seat terrace that can be used all year round, as well as a 140-seat brasserie and eight shower suites.
- Hours
- 04:30-23:00
Only for passengers with a same-day Delta One ticket. Paid entry is not sold.
- Showers
Airline T4
Delta Sky Club
Concourse B
It serves Concourse B, whose gates now serve only Delta and its partner airlines.
Sky Club members, eligible Medallion holders and holders of eligible American Express cards.
- Hot food
Airline T4
Delta Sky Club
Concourse A
The windows overlook the runways.
Sky Club members, eligible Medallion holders and holders of eligible American Express cards.
Airline T4
Emirates Lounge
Concourse A
Lounge of the Dubai-based airline in Terminal 4.
Emirates First and Business passengers and Skywards Gold and Platinum members. Paid entry available.
Credit card T4
The Centurion Lounge
Level 4
Besides the two bars, it has a speakeasy-style venue, the American Express Blue Roast café and a family room.
Holders of eligible American Express cards (Platinum and Centurion). Entry depends on available space.
- Showers
- Bar
- Children's area
Airline T4 Priority Pass
Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse
Concourse A, above gate A5
The à la carte menu is free; in the entertainment area there are the red spherical sofa and a pool table.
- Hours
- 05:00-08:00, 14:00-23:30
Upper Class passengers and Flying Club Gold members, from three hours before departure, and American Express Platinum holders.
Airline T5
JetBlue BlueHouse
Opposite gate 526
JetBlue's first lounge, opened in December 2025: two levels covering 9,000 square feet, with a full bar, quiet areas and George Howell coffee.
- Hours
- 05:00-22:00
Mosaic 4 members and JetBlue Premier Card holders (with one free guest); Mint and Mint Flex passengers. Paid entry available, with some restrictions.
- Bar
Airline T7
Aer Lingus Lounge
Near gate 1
Inside there are snacks, drinks and Wi-Fi.
Aer Lingus Business passengers and holders of an eligible AerClub card. Others can buy a Lounge Pass in advance.
Airline T8
Admirals Club
Concourse C, third floor, opposite gate 42
Full-format Admirals Club, different from the Provisions in Concourse B.
- Hours
- 04:15-22:30
Admirals Club members and American premium passengers. Day pass for 79 USD or 7,900 AAdvantage miles, valid for 24 hours; it may be unavailable at peak times.
- Bar
Airline T8
Chelsea Lounge
Above gate 14
At the centre there is a circular champagne bar; the dishes are created together with the James Beard Foundation.
- Hours
- 04:15-23:30
American Airlines and British Airways first class passengers and ConciergeKey members.
Airline T8
Greenwich Lounge
Above gate 12
It focuses on signature cuisine, with a wine table and a self-service cocktail bar.
- Hours
- 04:15-01:15
American Airlines and British Airways premium passengers and oneworld Emerald and oneworld Sapphire holders on international flights.
- Showers
- Bar
Airline T8
Provisions by Admirals Club
Concourse B, between gates 12 and 14
Compact version of the Admirals Club, at 3,700 square feet: Lavazza bar with a barista, self-service drinks and takeaway food, with breakfast until 11.
Admirals Club members and holders of the Citi / AAdvantage Executive World Elite Mastercard, Citi / AAdvantage Globe Mastercard and Citi Strata Elite cards. Day pass for 79 USD or 7,900 AAdvantage miles.
Airline T8
Soho Lounge
Above gate 14
You order à la carte from your smartphone without leaving your seat, with wide views over the runways.
- Hours
- 04:15-23:30
American Airlines and British Airways premium passengers, according to the airline's fare and route rules.
Other T5 Before security Temporarily closed
USO Lounge
Street level, arrivals area, in front of baggage belt 2
Welcome centre of the USO organisation.
Reserved for military personnel.
No lounges match this filter.
To choose at JFK it is best to work backwards from the gate. First identify the terminal, then check whether your ticket or status already opens the airline's lounge, such as Delta One at T4 or the American and British Airways lounges at T8. Otherwise look at the type of card: at T4 Centurion, Chase Sapphire and Capital One, at T1 the Priority Pass lounges. If you have neither, you will find paid entry at Capital One, at the BlueHouse and in the Admirals Clubs, when there is room.
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