Lounges · Philadelphia
PHL 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 Philadelphia (PHL). Most PHL lounges are airline clubs, so the simplest pay-as-you-go route is Priority Pass or a same-day airline club pass. 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 PHL security wait so a lounge stop doesn't cost you the gate.
Lounges at PHL by terminal
- Showers
American Airlines Flagship Lounge
Terminal A-West
Airline members & premium cabinLounge membership Admirals Club
Terminal A-West
Airline members & premium cabinLounge membershipAdmirals Club
Terminal B/C Connector
Airline members & premium cabinLounge membershipAdmirals Club
Terminal F
Airline members & premium cabinLounge membership- Showers
American Express Centurion Lounge
Terminal A-West
Amex Platinum / Centurion British Airways Galleries Club Lounge
Terminal A-West
Airline members & premium cabinDelta Sky Club
Terminal D/E Connector
Airline members & premium cabinLounge membershipUnited Club
Terminal C/D Connector
Airline members & premium cabinLounge membershipChase Sapphire Lounge by The Club
Terminal D/E Connector
Lounge membership
Ways in across these lounges: Airline members & premium cabin · Lounge membership · Amex Platinum / Centurion.
How to get into a PHL 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 PHL
Showers at PHL are Showers in the Centurion Lounge and Flagship Lounge (Terminal A-West). 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 PHL 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.
More at PHL at the airport
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Before you fly PHL
PHL TSA wait times todayLive security wait by checkpoint and your exact Leave-By Time before you fly.Cheap PHL parking — comparedDriving in for an early flight? Compare lots by price and fold parking into your Leave-By Time.
Lounges, hours and amenities change — we verified PHL'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 PHL
Does PHL have Priority Pass lounges?
Most lounges at PHL are airline clubs rather than Priority Pass lounges, so check the Priority Pass app for the current PHL list before you rely on it. Priority Pass membership lets you in without flying that airline or buying a separate pass.
Can you pay for a PHL lounge without a membership?
At PHL most lounges are airline clubs that admit members and premium-cabin passengers, so walk-in access is limited. Your best bet for pay-as-you-go is a Priority Pass membership or a same-day airline club pass where the airline sells one.
Which PHL lounges have showers?
Showers at PHL are Showers in the Centurion Lounge and Flagship Lounge (Terminal A-West). A shower before a long flight or after a red-eye is one of the most underrated perks of lounge access.
Is a lounge worth it during a long PHL 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 PHL security wait so a relaxing lounge stop doesn't turn into a rushed walk to the gate.