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New York, United States

JFK airport lounges

John F. Kennedy International

3.1

Amenities, from 15 metrics

Lounges
25 open
Terminals
5
Best rated
Primeclass Lounge
Airlines
57
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Lounges by terminal

26 lounges across 5 terminals, best-rated first. Details checked as recently as .

Terminal 1

7 lounges

3.2amenities
Terminal 4

10 lounges

2.8amenities
Terminal 5

1 lounge

2.7amenities
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Terminal 7

2 lounges

2.9amenities
Terminal 8

6 lounges

3.1amenities

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Amenity ratings

How the whole airport handles you: security, bags, immigration, getting between terminals. Each scored 1–5; the overall is their average.

Security speed
2
Check-in & bag drop
4
Baggage delivery
2
Immigration & customs
4
Signage & wayfinding
4
Terminal transfers
4
Ground transport
4
Cleanliness
4
Food & drink
2
Shopping
4
Wi-Fi
3
Seating
3
Restrooms
2
Accessibility
2
On-time departures
3
What a 5 means for each metric
Security speed
through the checkpoint in minutes, even at peak
Check-in & bag drop
short lines, plenty of kiosks, quick bag drop
Baggage delivery
bags on the belt by the time you reach it
Immigration & customs
fast lanes, e-gates, no hour-long queues
Signage & wayfinding
clear signs, easy to find your gate
Terminal transfers
quick train or walk between terminals, airside
Ground transport
rail link, easy taxis and rideshare pickup
Cleanliness
spotless floors, restrooms, and seating
Food & drink
real restaurants and good coffee, not just kiosks
Shopping
useful shops, not only duty-free perfume
Wi-Fi
free, fast, no captive-portal hassle
Seating
comfortable seats with power, easy to find
Restrooms
clean, plentiful, never a queue
Accessibility
step-free routes, help easy to find
On-time departures
flights rarely delayed by the airport itself

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Quick answers

How many lounges are there at John F. Kennedy International?

Lounge Frog lists 26 lounges at John F. Kennedy International (JFK) across 5 terminals: 7 in Terminal 1, 10 in Terminal 4, 1 in Terminal 5, 2 in Terminal 7 and 6 in Terminal 8.

Which lounges at JFK can I use with Priority Pass?

Lounge Frog lists 10 lounges at John F. Kennedy International with an access route through Priority Pass: Air France Lounge (Terminal 1), Air India Maharaja Lounge (Terminal 4; Priority Pass listing shows 08:00-22:30; reports of members turned away outside Air India departure banks), Korean Air Lounge (Terminal 1; Priority Pass: 21:30-00:50 only), Lufthansa Business Lounge (Terminal 1; Priority Pass: Tue-Wed 17:30-22:30 only; 3-hour max stay), Minute Suites (T4) (Terminal 4), Minute Suites (T8) (Terminal 8), Primeclass Lounge (Terminal 1; Priority Pass hours: Mon/Wed/Fri/Sun 09:00-21:00; Tue 09:00-01:00; Thu 08:30-01:00; Sat 07:30-01:00. Pre-booking available (not required); 3-hour max stay.), Turkish Airlines Lounge (Terminal 1), VIP One Lounge (Terminal 1) and Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse (Terminal 4; Priority Pass: 05:00-13:30 only; showers $15). Eligibility depends on status tier, cabin, flight and the lounge’s rules; membership alone does not guarantee entry.

Which lounges at JFK can I use with Star Alliance Gold Lounge Access?

Lounge Frog lists 5 lounges at John F. Kennedy International with an access route through Star Alliance Gold Lounge Access: Air India Maharaja Lounge (Terminal 4), Horizons T7 Lounge (Terminal 7; Operated by ANA), Lufthansa Business Lounge (Terminal 1), Lufthansa Senator Lounge (Terminal 1) and Turkish Airlines Lounge (Terminal 1). Eligibility depends on status tier, cabin, flight and the lounge’s rules; membership alone does not guarantee entry.

Which lounges at JFK can I use with SkyTeam Elite Plus Lounge Access?

Lounge Frog lists 4 lounges at John F. Kennedy International with an access route through SkyTeam Elite Plus Lounge Access: Air France Lounge (Terminal 1), Delta Sky Club (A) (Terminal 4), Delta Sky Club (B31) (Terminal 4) and Korean Air Lounge (Terminal 1). Eligibility depends on status tier, cabin, flight and the lounge’s rules; membership alone does not guarantee entry.

Which lounges at JFK can I use with oneworld Sapphire/Emerald Lounge Access?

Lounge Frog lists 4 lounges at John F. Kennedy International with an access route through oneworld Sapphire/Emerald Lounge Access: American Airlines Admirals Club (C) (Terminal 8), Greenwich Lounge (Terminal 8), Provisions by Admirals Club (Opening Late 2026) (Terminal 8) and Soho Lounge (Terminal 8). Eligibility depends on status tier, cabin, flight and the lounge’s rules; membership alone does not guarantee entry.

Which lounges at JFK can I access with the American Express Platinum Card?

Lounge Frog lists 13 lounges at John F. Kennedy International with an access route associated with the American Express Platinum Card: Primeclass Lounge (Terminal 1; Priority Pass: Priority Pass hours: Mon/Wed/Fri/Sun 09:00-21:00; Tue 09:00-01:00; Thu 08:30-01:00; Sat 07:30-01:00. Pre-booking available (not required); 3-hour max stay.), Air France Lounge (Terminal 1; Priority Pass), Lufthansa Business Lounge (Terminal 1; Priority Pass: Priority Pass: Tue-Wed 17:30-22:30 only; 3-hour max stay), Turkish Airlines Lounge (Terminal 1; Priority Pass), Korean Air Lounge (Terminal 1; Priority Pass: Priority Pass: 21:30-00:50 only), VIP One Lounge (Terminal 1; Priority Pass), Delta Sky Club (B31) (Terminal 4; Delta Sky Club: U.S. Platinum Card: eligible same-day Delta-operated flights or Delta-marketed WestJet flights on a 006 ticket; excludes basic economy. 10 visits per Medallion year unless qualifying spend unlocks unlimited access. Delta Sky Club locations only; partner lounges, including the Heathrow Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse, are excluded. Guest fees and other Delta terms apply.), The Centurion Lounge (Terminal 4; Centurion Lounge), Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse (Terminal 4; Priority Pass: Priority Pass: 05:00-13:30 only; showers $15), Delta Sky Club (A) (Terminal 4; Delta Sky Club: U.S. Platinum Card: eligible same-day Delta-operated flights or Delta-marketed WestJet flights on a 006 ticket; excludes basic economy. 10 visits per Medallion year unless qualifying spend unlocks unlimited access. Delta Sky Club locations only; partner lounges, including the Heathrow Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse, are excluded. Guest fees and other Delta terms apply.), Air India Maharaja Lounge (Terminal 4; Priority Pass: Priority Pass listing shows 08:00-22:30; reports of members turned away outside Air India departure banks), Minute Suites (T4) (Terminal 4; Priority Pass) and Minute Suites (T8) (Terminal 8; Priority Pass). Enrollment, flight, guest and capacity restrictions apply; the card alone does not guarantee entry.

Which lounges at JFK can I access with the Citi Strata Elite?

Lounge Frog lists 12 lounges at John F. Kennedy International with an access route associated with the Citi Strata Elite: Primeclass Lounge (Terminal 1; Priority Pass: Priority Pass hours: Mon/Wed/Fri/Sun 09:00-21:00; Tue 09:00-01:00; Thu 08:30-01:00; Sat 07:30-01:00. Pre-booking available (not required); 3-hour max stay.), Air France Lounge (Terminal 1; Priority Pass), Lufthansa Business Lounge (Terminal 1; Priority Pass: Priority Pass: Tue-Wed 17:30-22:30 only; 3-hour max stay), Turkish Airlines Lounge (Terminal 1; Priority Pass), Korean Air Lounge (Terminal 1; Priority Pass: Priority Pass: 21:30-00:50 only), VIP One Lounge (Terminal 1; Priority Pass), Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse (Terminal 4; Priority Pass: Priority Pass: 05:00-13:30 only; showers $15), Air India Maharaja Lounge (Terminal 4; Priority Pass: Priority Pass listing shows 08:00-22:30; reports of members turned away outside Air India departure banks), Minute Suites (T4) (Terminal 4; Priority Pass), American Airlines Admirals Club (C) (Terminal 8; Admirals Club: 4 Admirals Club passes per calendar year.), Minute Suites (T8) (Terminal 8; Priority Pass) and Provisions by Admirals Club (Opening Late 2026) (Terminal 8; Admirals Club: 4 Admirals Club passes per calendar year.). Enrollment, flight, guest and capacity restrictions apply; the card alone does not guarantee entry.

Which lounges at JFK can I access with the American Express Platinum Card (UK)?

Lounge Frog lists 11 lounges at John F. Kennedy International with an access route associated with the American Express Platinum Card (UK): Primeclass Lounge (Terminal 1; Priority Pass: Priority Pass hours: Mon/Wed/Fri/Sun 09:00-21:00; Tue 09:00-01:00; Thu 08:30-01:00; Sat 07:30-01:00. Pre-booking available (not required); 3-hour max stay.), Air France Lounge (Terminal 1; Priority Pass), Lufthansa Business Lounge (Terminal 1; Priority Pass: Priority Pass: Tue-Wed 17:30-22:30 only; 3-hour max stay), Turkish Airlines Lounge (Terminal 1; Priority Pass), Korean Air Lounge (Terminal 1; Priority Pass: Priority Pass: 21:30-00:50 only), VIP One Lounge (Terminal 1; Priority Pass), The Centurion Lounge (Terminal 4; Centurion Lounge), Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse (Terminal 4; Priority Pass: Priority Pass: 05:00-13:30 only; showers $15), Air India Maharaja Lounge (Terminal 4; Priority Pass: Priority Pass listing shows 08:00-22:30; reports of members turned away outside Air India departure banks), Minute Suites (T4) (Terminal 4; Priority Pass) and Minute Suites (T8) (Terminal 8; Priority Pass). Enrollment, flight, guest and capacity restrictions apply; the card alone does not guarantee entry.

What is the best lounge at John F. Kennedy International?

The highest-rated lounge at JFK on Lounge Frog is Primeclass Lounge in Terminal 1, at 4.8 out of 5.

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