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Editor’s note: American Express will make two changes to The Centurion® Lounge access policies on July 8, 2026. See the relevant section below for full details.
Of all the scenic places to wait for a flight, few compare to The Centurion® Lounge. These exclusive, proprietary airport spaces developed by American Express are among the top reasons travelers might consider the issuer’s most premium cards.
In this guide, we’ll show you where Amex Centurion Lounges are located, what amenities you can expect inside, and how you can gain access to these sought-after spaces.
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Overview of the Amex Global Lounge Collection®
American Express offers access to a host of different lounges: more than 1,550 airport lounges in 140 countries, in fact. The American Express Global Lounge Collection provides eligible cardholders access to Priority Pass lounges, Plaza Premium Lounges, Delta Sky Clubs®, and more. Some of these benefits require enrolling an eligible Amex card before use.
Beyond these partnerships, American Express also owns and operates its own network of premium spaces known as Centurion Lounges.
Each Centurion Lounge is designed as a complete experience, featuring chef-prepared meals as part of Amex's Culinary Collective, complimentary drinks, shower suites, dedicated work areas, and destination-inspired amenities such as outdoor terraces, whiskey bars, and Blue Roast coffee shops.
Where Are Amex Centurion Lounges?
Travelers can visit 16 Centurion Lounges across the U.S., along with international locations in nearly a dozen airports. If you have an eligible Amex card and find yourself at one of the airports listed below, be sure to stop in and experience one for yourself.
U.S. Centurion Lounge locations
- Atlanta: Centurion Lounge ATL
- Charlotte: Centurion Lounge CLT
- Dallas: Centurion Lounge DFW
- Denver: Centurion Lounge DEN
- Houston: Centurion Lounge IAH
- Las Vegas: Centurion Lounges LAS
- Los Angeles: Centurion Lounge LAX
- Miami: Centurion Lounge MIA
- New York City: Centurion Lounge JFK and Centurion Lounge LGA
- Philadelphia: Centurion Lounge PHL
- Phoenix: Centurion Lounge PHX
- Salt Lake City: Centurion Lounge SLC
- San Francisco: Centurion Lounge SFO (temporarily closed, see below)
- Seattle: Centurion Lounge SEA
- Washington D.C.: Centurion Lounge DCA
The Centurion Lounge at San Francisco International Airport has temporarily closed due to renovations in Terminal 3. However, Amex opened a temporary location near Gate D12. You'll find it right after the security checkpoint near Compass Books and Napa Farms Market. The permanent lounge is expected to re-open in 2027.
In the meantime, though, eligible cardholders can access additional lounges at SFO: Delta Sky Club, Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse, China Airlines Dynasty Lounge, Golden Gate Lounge, and The Club SFO — in addition to the temporary lounge. These lounges are accessible through the American Express Global Lounge Collection.
International Centurion Lounge locations
American Express also operates several Centurion Lounges in airports around the world. The issuer has rebranded all of these locations under the Centurion Lounge name and refurbished them to align with the rest of the network. However, your experience at these international lounges may differ slightly from those in the United States.
- Buenos Aires: Centurion Lounge EZE
- Delhi: Centurion Lounge DEL (Closed 12/31/26, but relocating to Terminal 1 in Q1 2026)
- Hong Kong: Centurion Lounge HKG
- London: Centurion Lounge LHR
- Melbourne: Centurion Lounge MEL
- Mexico City: Centurion Lounge MEX
- Monterrey: Centurion Lounge MTY
- Mumbai: Centurion Lounge BOM
- Stockholm: Centurion Lounge ARN
- Sydney: Centurion Lounge SYD
- Tokyo: Centurion Lounge HND
Additional notes
- American Express formerly operated a Centurion Lounge at São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport (GRU), but this location was closed permanently in March 2025 for undisclosed reasons.
- The Centurion Lounge in Mexico City’s Terminal 1 is currently “temporarily closed.” Fortunately, the airport is home to three other Centurion Lounges — the most of any airport worldwide — so travelers still have plenty of options.
- The Centurion Lounge in Delhi's Terminal 3 closed on December 31, 2026, due to an ongoing airport construction project. Card Members can take advantage of extra seating in the T3 Encalm Lounge while the Centurion Lounge relocates to T1 sometime in 2026.
Future Centurion Lounge locations
Beyond the lounges already open and operating, American Express has several new projects in development. In the coming years, Card Members can look forward to new Centurion Lounges and innovative lounge concepts in the following locations:
- Las Vegas (LAS) — Sidecar: American Express will debut a new concept called Sidecar by The Centurion Lounge at its Las Vegas outpost in early 2026. This space will serve as a quick-stop option for travelers short on time. Access will be limited to Card Members within 90 minutes of their departing flight, including those on layovers.
- Amsterdam (AMS): A brand-new Centurion Lounge, spanning nearly 6,000 square feet, is expected to open at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport in 2026.
- Newark (EWR): Construction is underway for a large new Centurion Lounge at Newark Liberty International Airport, also slated to open in 2026.
- Boston (BOS): While not yet officially confirmed, details about a new Centurion Lounge at Boston Logan International Airport were leaked earlier this year. If accurate, it’s expected to open sometime in 2027.
How Do You Access Centurion Lounges?
American Express premium cards offer a range of fantastic benefits, including Centurion Lounge access. If you have one of the following cards, you've got access! Just show your card, same-day boarding pass, and government-issued ID at the door to get in. Eligible cards include:
- American Express Platinum Card®
- The Business Platinum Card® from American Express
- American Express Platinum Card® by Charles Schwab
- The Platinum Card® from American Express Exclusively for Morgan Stanley
- Centurion® Card from American Express (Card is available by invitation only)
- The American Express Corporate Platinum Card® (Unavailable to outright applicants)
If you carry any other “flavors” of an Platinum Card®, you're also eligible to enter. This extends to internationally issued cards as well.
(Terms apply)
- Earn 5X points for flights booked directly with airlines or with American Express Travel® (up to $500,000 in purchases per calendar year).
- Earn 5X points on prepaid hotels booked with American Express Travel®.
- Earn 5X points on Fine Hotels + Resorts® and The Hotel Collection bookings.
(Terms apply)
- Earn 5X points on flights and prepaid hotels on AmexTravel.com.
- Earn 2X points on each eligible purchase of $5,000 or more.
- Earn 2X points on each eligible purchase with U.S. construction material and hardware suppliers.
- Earn 2X points on each eligible purchase with U.S. electronic goods retailers and software & cloud system providers.
- Earn 2X points on each eligible purchase with U.S. shipping providers.
- 2X earning rates are subject to a cap of $2 million in purchases per calendar year.
Related: Upgrade Your Travel Experience: Best Travel Credit Cards With Lounge Access
Delta cards with Centurion Lounge access
Two co-branded Delta cards will also grant you access to Centurion Lounges when flying on a same-day Delta ticket. They are:
- Delta SkyMiles® Reserve American Express Card
- Delta SkyMiles® Reserve Business American Express Card
(Terms apply)
- 3X miles per dollar spent on purchases made directly with Delta
- 1X miles on every eligible dollar spent on purchases.
- 3X miles per dollar spent on purchases made directly with Delta
- 1.5X miles per dollar on eligible transit, U.S. shipping, and U.S. office supply store purchases, plus all eligible purchases after spending $150K per calendar year
- 1 mile on every dollar spent on all other eligible purchases.
Amex Centurion Lounge Access Rules
Centurion Lounges are unlike Priority Pass lounges, for example, where you can buy a membership outright or even a day pass at the door. If you don't have a card that offers membership, you won't be able to enter the Centurion Lounge. Plain and simple.
- To enter a Centurion Lounge, you must have your eligible card, boarding pass, and a government-issued I.D.
- For Platinum and Delta co-branded cardmembers, Centurion Lounges are only accessible to members departing on that same day.
- Entry for Business Delta Reserve and Delta Reserve cardmembers is limited to entry when flying on a same-day Delta-marketed or Delta-operated flight.
- You can only access Centurion Lounges prior to departure and on connections. Entry after arriving at your final destination isn't permitted.
- Additionally, you can only enter the lounge up to three hours before your scheduled departure time. If you're connecting or laying over, the three-hour limit isn't enforced. Additionally, you can enter three hours before the lounge closes, even if that's more than three hours before your flight departs. Make sure to have proof of your inbound and next flight with you.
- This access policy will change to up to five hours at select lounges, effective July 8, 2026. See the relevant section below for more details.
Even if you show up on time with your boarding pass and card in hand, you might still have to wait to get in due to crowding. To help with this, Amex offers a digital waitlist that lets cardholders join the line through the mobile app and get a notification when it’s their turn to enter.
Centurion Lounge Guest Policies
Centurion Lounge guest policies vary by card and some of the policies are changing on July 8, 2026 (see the relevant section below).
- Platinum Card® and Business Platinum Card: Primary cardholders have access to Amex's Centurion Lounges but must pay $50 for guests (or $30 for children aged 2 through 17). Cardholders who spend $75,000 in a calendar year qualify for complimentary lounge access for up to two guests. Children under 2 are admitted at no cost with an eligible adult.
- Delta Reserve and Business Delta Reserve: Primary cardholders may enter at no extra cost and can bring up to two additional guests, but guests will each be charged $50 for a day pass (or $30 for children aged 2 through 17).
- Amex Centurion Card: Cardholders may enter with two guests or immediate family (spouse or domestic partner plus children under 18).
Children under 2 are allowed into the Centurion Lounge when accompanied by the primary cardholder.
Authorized users (not to be confused with Companion cardmembers) of Platinum-branded cards also have access to the Centurion Lounge. Adding an authorized user costs $195 for each additional Platinum Card® for Authorized Users per year. These authorized users can also bring guests for a fee: $50 for adults, or $30 for children aged 2 to 17.
Note that this access applies only to full Platinum-branded cards. Authorized users of the no-annual-fee Companion Platinum Card do not receive Centurion Lounge access (Rates & Fees).
Related: How Platinum Card® Card Members Can Unlock Complimentary Centurion Lounge Guest Access
International Centurion Lounge guest policies
American Express guest access policies for international locations vary and may provide complimentary access for additional guests. Here's a summary of each international location's guest policy for complimentary guests:
- Buenos Aires (EZE): One guest plus children under 16
- Delhi (DEL): One guest plus children under 12
- Hong Kong (HKG): Same as U.S. (paid access for up to two guests at $50 or earn complimentary guest access with $75k in annual card spending)
- London (LHR): Same as U.S. (paid access for up to two guests at $50 or earn complimentary guest access with $75k in card spending annually)
- Melbourne (MEL): Two guests OR immediate family (spouse and children under 17)
- Mexico City (MEX): Two guests OR immediate family
- Monterrey (MTY): Two guests OR immediate family
- Mumbai (BOM): One guest plus children under 12
- Stockholm (ARN): One guest
- Sydney (SYD): Two guests OR immediate family (spouse and children under 17)
- Tokyo (HND):Same as U.S. (paid access for up to two guests at $50 or earn complimentary guest access with $75k in annual card spending)
Pending Changes to Centurion Lounge Access Policies
On July 8, 2026, American Express will make two changes to Centurion Lounge access policies in the U.S., as well as in London (LHR), Tokyo (HND), and Hong Kong (HKG). On that date, Card Members will see the following updates take effect:
- Card Member guests must be traveling on the same flight as the Card Member to enter a Centurion Lounge.
- Card Members may access a Centurion Lounge during a layover up to five hours before their departing flight.
These changes will apply to all Card Members with Centurion Lounge access (including eligible Delta Amex cards), but they won’t apply to those with the Amex Centurion Card.
Final Thoughts
Access to Centurion Lounges is one of the best perks of Amex’s premium cards. For some travelers, lounge access alone can justify the high annual fee, even before considering the other benefits. With new locations opening semi-frequently, check back to this page to see if you can use this benefit on your next flight. You can also download the AwardWallet app and use our integrated lounge tool to see all of your lounge options.
For rates and fees of the cards mentioned in this post, please visit the following links: American Express Platinum Card® (Rates & Fees), The Business Platinum Card® from American Express (Rates & Fees), Delta SkyMiles® Reserve American Express Card (Rates & Fees), and Delta SkyMiles® Reserve Business American Express Card (Rates & Fees)
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