Lounges · Minneapolis–St. Paul
MSP airport lounges: where they are and how to get in
You don't need elite status — or a particular credit card — to use a lounge at Minneapolis–St. Paul (MSP). Several MSP lounges take Priority Pass or sell a walk-in day pass at the door, so you can buy a few quiet hours before your flight. Below is every lounge by terminal, how to get in, and where to find a shower — then how to keep an eye on the live MSP security wait so a lounge stop doesn't cost you the gate.
Lounges at MSP by terminal
Delta Sky Club
Terminal 1 (MSP Mall, near the Concourse F entrance)
Airline members & premium cabinLounge membershipEscape Lounge
Terminal 1 (mezzanine above the Concourse E entrance)
Walk-in day passAmex Platinum / CenturionUnited Club
Terminal 1, Concourse E (near Gate E6)
Airline members & premium cabinLounge membershipPortal Lounge
Terminal 1, Concourse D (near the start of the tram)
Priority PassWalk-in day pass
Ways in across these lounges: Airline members & premium cabin · Lounge membership · Walk-in day pass · Amex Platinum / Centurion · Priority Pass.
How to get into a MSP lounge without elite status
There are four common ways in, and only one needs status. Priority Pass is a paid membership that gets you into participating lounges on its network. A walk-in day pass, sold at the door of independent lounges like The Club or an Escape Lounge, buys a few hours with no membership at all. Airline clubs admit their own members and premium-cabin passengers, and some sell a same-day pass. And a few lounges are run for active U.S. militaryat no charge. We don't push any credit card here — just the door that fits your trip. For what each way in costs and when a lounge is worth it, see our full guide on how to get into an airport lounge.
Lounges with showers at MSP
Showers at MSP live inside the larger airline and flagship lounges rather than in public areas. If a shower is the point — after a red-eye or before a long-haul — look for a flagship or international lounge, or a Minute Suites-style rest room.
Before you head to the gate
Waiting out a delay or a long layover in a lounge? Comfort is great until boarding sneaks up. Check the live MSP security wait times first, then recompute when to leave for your gate — your Leave-By Time so you walk to security with exactly enough time to get through the line — not a minute wasted, not a flight missed.
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Before you fly MSP
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Lounges, hours and amenities change — we verified MSP's details as of June 27, 2026. Always confirm hours and access on the day you fly. Not affiliated with the TSA, any airline, or any lounge operator.
Lounge FAQ MSP
Does MSP have Priority Pass lounges?
Yes — Portal Lounge (Terminal 1, Concourse D (near the start of the tram)) take Priority Pass at MSP. Priority Pass membership lets you in without flying that airline or buying a separate pass.
Can you pay for a MSP lounge without a membership?
Often, yes. MSP has lounges that sell a walk-in day pass at the door or through Priority Pass, so you can buy a few hours of quiet without any airline status or membership. Space is first-come, so it can fill up at peak times — and you don't need a premium credit card to get in.
Which MSP lounges have showers?
Showers at MSP are typically found inside the larger airline and flagship lounges rather than in public areas. If a shower matters for your layover, look for a flagship or international business-class lounge.
Is a lounge worth it during a long MSP layover?
For a long layover, usually yes — a seat, quiet, free food and Wi-Fi, and often a shower beat a crowded gate. Just keep one eye on the clock: when it's time to move, check the live MSP security wait so a relaxing lounge stop doesn't turn into a rushed walk to the gate.