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In mid-2021, Lufthansa introduced the option to purchase business class lounge access starting from €39 (~$44). Initially, there were different options and locations. But over time, Lufthansa has streamlined its offerings and raised the price from €29 to €39.
Now, you can access a select group of Lufthansa business class lounges for a fee that varies by location. In this article, we'll cover how to purchase Lufthansa lounge access.
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Lufthansa Lounge Access Terms
- Lounge access must be pre-booked online.
- You must present a same-day boarding pass for any airline.
- Children under two enter free when accompanied by an adult.
- Passengers in airline uniforms are not allowed.
- Lounge access for entrepreneurial purposes is not permitted.
Which Lufthansa Lounges Sell Day Passes?
Locations in Europe
You can purchase access to Lufthansa premium lounges at the following European airports starting from €39 (~$44):
- Berlin Brandenburg (BER)
- Brussels (BRU)
- Düsseldorf (DUS)
- Frankfurt (FRA)
- Geneva (GVA)
- Hamburg (HAM)
- Hannover (HAJ)
- London Heathrow (LHR)
- Milan Malpensa (MXP)
- Vienna (VIE)
- Zürich (ZRH)
Note that lounges in Switzerland are operated by SWISS.
Locations in the U.S.
You can also purchase lounge access at these U.S. airports starting from $39:
- Boston (BOS)
- Detroit (DTW)
- New York–Kennedy (JFK)
- Newark (EWR)
- Washington Dulles (IAD)
What Does a Lufthansa Lounge Day Pass Cost?
Pricing varies by location. In Germany and Milan, you can purchase Lufthansa lounge access starting from €39 (~$44).
Some lounges, like those in Frankfurt, are priced higher at €49 (~$55). Some of these airports are major Lufthansa hubs, so that possibly explains why — to limit overcrowding.
In the U.S., lounge access starts from $39. This makes lounges like Boston (BOS) and Washington Dulles (IAD) an affordable escape from crowded terminals.
Lounges in Switzerland are priced a bit higher, at 49 Swiss francs ($60) per visit.
Staying in Europe, the lounge at Brussels (BRU) also comes in at the higher €49 ($55) price point.
Meanwhile, at London Heathrow Terminal 2, the Lufthansa Business Lounge charges £49 (~$66).
The most expensive option is the SWISS Arrival Lounge in Zurich, where access costs 69 Swiss francs (~$84).
Other Ways to Access Lufthansa Lounges
If you want to access Lufthansa lounges without pre-booking online, there are still plenty of options — and some won't cost you anything extra.
Carry the right credit card
Those with The Platinum Card® from American Express and The Business Platinum Card® from American Express can access Lufthansa lounges at several airports. The lounge you access (Business or Senator) depends on your fare class:
- Access to the Business Class Lounge when flying economy.
- Access to the Senator Lounge when flying in business class.
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Priority Pass
You can also access some Lufthansa lounges with a Priority Pass membership, including several U.S. locations:
- New York (JFK) Lufthansa Business Lounge
- Washington Dulles (IAD) Lufthansa Business Lounge
- Detroit (DTW) Lufthansa Business Lounge
Typically, Priority Pass requires a paid membership. However, many premium credit cards like the Chase Sapphire Reserve® (Rates & Fees) and Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card provide a Priority Pass membership as a cardholder benefit (though you’ll need to enroll to activate it).
Related: Best Credit Cards For Airport Lounge Access
Pay at the door
If you haven't booked lounge access in advance, you may still have luck walking up and paying at the door, which is exactly what happened to me in early January. While transiting through Frankfurt on Lufthansa flights outside the Schengen zone, we found ourselves stuck in the Z concourse.
With no lounges available on that side and passport control and security being time-consuming, I had tried to pre-purchase access, but there was no option to do so.
Arriving at the terminal with a premium economy ticket, I decided to ask if we could buy lounge access on the spot. After a few minutes of discussion among the lounge attendants and a supervisor, they confirmed we could purchase entry for a discounted rate of €25 per person.
So, if you’re transiting Frankfurt and haven’t booked lounge access, it’s worth asking at the door — though your experience may vary.
Final Thoughts
The option to escape the crowds and relax in a business-class lounge is always welcome, even if you have to pay for it. More often than not, if you plan to eat and grab a couple of drinks per person, the cost of lounge access can actually be cheaper than airport restaurants and bars.
In addition to food and drinks, Lufthansa lounges offer extra perks like quiet spaces, work areas, showers, and more.
Of course, the best option is to get complimentary lounge access through elite status or a premium credit card. But if that's not an option, purchasing access to multiple Lufthansa lounge locations is still a worthwhile alternative.
For rates and fees of the cards mentioned in this post, please visit the following links: Chase Sapphire Reserve® (Rates & Fees)
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