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In mid-2021, Lufthansa introduced the ability to purchase business class lounge access starting from €39 (~$42). When this started, there were different options and locations. Over time, Lufthansa has streamlined its process and raised the price from 29 to 39 euros. Now, it offers access to a distinct group of its business class lounges for a fee that varies by location. In this article, we'll discuss how to purchase Lufthansa lounge access.
Lounge Access Terms
- You need to pre-book your lounge access online.
- To access the lounge, you need to present a same-day boarding pass for any airline.
- Children under two enter free when accompanied by an adult.
- Passengers in airline uniforms can't enter.
- Lounge access for entrepreneurial purposes is not permitted.
Participating Lufthansa Locations
Locations in Europe
You can purchase access to Lufthansa premium lounges in the following European airports:
- Berlin Brandenburg (BER)
- Dusseldorf (DUS)
- Geneva (GVA)
- Hamburg (HAM)
- Hannover (HAJ)
- London Heathrow (LHR)
- Milan Malpensa (MXP)
- Vienna (VIE)
- Zürich SWISS (ZRH)
Note that locations in Switzerland are SWISS lounges.
Locations in the U.S.
You can purchase access to Lufthansa premium lounges in the following U.S. airports:
- Boston (BOS)
- Detroit (DTW)
- New York–Kennedy (JFK)
- Newark (EWR)
- Washington–Dulles (IAD)
Lounge Access Pricing
Pricing varies by location, but lounges in Germany and Milan cost €39 (~$42). In the U.S., lounge access is priced from $39.
Lounges in Switzerland run higher, costing 49 francs (~$55) per visit.
The Lufthansa Business Class Lounge at London Heathrow Terminal 2 charges a bit more: £49(~$62).
The most expensive lounge is the SWISS arrival lounge in Zurich. You can purchase access for 69 Swiss francs (~$77).
Other Options to Access Lufthansa Lounges
You do have other options for accessing Lufthansa lounges, some of which are free. Holders of The Platinum Card® from American Express and The Business Platinum Card® from American Express can access Lufthansa lounges at several airports. In fact, there's no paid access to the Frankfurt and Munich locations, though they're available to Platinum cardmembers — making this an ideal method for entry. 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.
*Enrollment is required for select Amex benefits.
You can access some Lufthansa Lounges with your Priority Pass membership, including several of the U.S. Lufthansa lounges:
- New York (JFK) Lufthansa Business Lounge.
- Washington Dulles (IAD) Lufthansa Business Lounge.
- Detroit (DTW) Lufthansa Business Lounge.
Typically, you have to pay for your Priority Pass membership. However, various premium credit cards like the Chase Sapphire Reserve®, and Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card provide a Priority Pass membership to cardholders (though you must enroll for this benefit).
Related: Credit Cards For Airport Lounge Access
Final Thoughts
The option to escape the crowds and slip into a business-class lounge is always welcome. This is true even if you have to pay, as long as the price is not excessive. More often than not, if you plan to eat and get a couple of drinks per person, the cost of lounge access may be cheaper. This is especially true when you consider the cost of airport bars and restaurants. As a bonus, lounges also provide a host of other perks, such as working areas, quiet rooms, showers, and more.
In an ideal world, you would receive complimentary lounge access. This is why many frequent travelers who don't have elite status with an airline opt to have a credit card with this perk. Otherwise, you can purchase access to multiple Lufthansa lounge locations.
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If I purchase on-line via LH website, it appears I have to choose which lounge I wish to enter. Is that true? So if I purchase a pass for the lounge at Gate A13 but would prefer to go to the lounge at Gate A26, can I enter the lounge at Gate A26? Also, is it allowed to purchase the pass at the lounge? Thank you.
Except for particular reason such as a long time to spend in the airport I think it’s better to go to a restaurant or café instead of spending the money to entry in the lounge.
No estaba enterado de como acceder gratis a los salones vip de las aerolineas, las pocas veces que los use abone el ingreso. Ojala pronto podamos volver a volar y asi poder aprovechar estas ventajas. Muchas gracias, muy clara la explicacion.
Thanks for the priority pass update . I didn’t know that.
Great piece of news! We (my husband and I) had to book a round trip flight from SouthAmerica to Spain (two stops each time, with 5+ waiting time between flights in another EU country) and were delighted when we learned we could use his Priority Pass card in the Lufthansa lounge.
This is really good news. I hold a Priority Pass card and greatly value this chance Lufthansa gives us airline travellers to enjoy their lounges even though we are flying another airline. Thanks lot, airport waiting time becomes easier this way!!
The €29 fee for the Dusseldorf’s lounge access is affordable, fair and comparable to the fees with lounge programs widely spread worldwide.
Other than that, I wouldn’t pay for the access.
I like this add on! I am eager to try out their lounge. Since Amex raised their annual fee on the Plat, I will be waiting to get that card and see if it would really benefit me right now. With this I can still try out the Luft lounges.
Would’ve been good if you said which US airports were selling access.
I’m not sure I understand the feedback here. The Lufthansa lounges in the U.S. referenced in the post are part of Priority Pass, so those are available (at no cost) if you have a Priority Pass membership.
Believe they were just looking for a list of Lufthansa lounges in the US. It’s not a simple US list, as they’re included with all lounges worldwide, but they’re at this link as well in the dropdown: https://www.lufthansa.com/us/en/lounges
These are very reasonable prices considering the offerings. Many airline lounges in the US with barely any food/beverage services charge much more for entry.
This is a little pricey for me, since I don’t value lounge access that highly, but a good deal for others I’m sure.
Might be a good deal for others but not for me.
The Lufthansa lounges are among of the best in the world
The more lounge choices the better (although I restrict myself to lounges that my credit cards or airline status provide access to).