Priority Pass JFK: What You Need to Know
Quick insights
- With several lounges at the John F. Kennedy Airport (JFK), travelers can relax in a comfy chair, refuel on complimentary food and enjoy spa services.
- You can access lounges in the Priority Pass(TM) network by joining a membership plan. If you are a Chase Sapphire Reserve® cardmember, you can activate your complimentary Priority Pass Select membership that comes with your Reserve card by going to chase.com/MyCardBenefits.
- Travelers can check out the renovated TWA Flight Center which features several retail outlets, a first-class hotel and a free museum. This is open to the public.
John F. Kennedy Airport (JFK) offers travelers a wide range of premium lounge options across several terminals. Many passengers arrive early for their flight or wait for their flight in the airport during layovers. JFK has a large network of airport lounges, which can be great places for you to refresh or enjoy complimentary food before flying across the sky. Learn about some of the JFK lounges you may access with your Priority Pass membership.
Important information to know about Priority Pass at JFK lounges
JFK has plenty of airport lounges for passengers to refuel and de-compress. In order to access those lounges that participate in the Priority Pass network, you'll need a Priority Pass membership. Priority Pass is a program that provides over 1,500 airport experiences around the world, from spacious lounges with diverse amenities to spa treatments. There are several ways to get a Priority Pass membership including with a Chase Sapphire Reserve card.
Priority Pass participating lounges at JFK Airport
If you are traveling out of JFK and have a Priority Pass membership, you can walk around the airport and explore various lounges. Here are the different lounge options available at JFK. Please check access rules at the Priority Pass app or website.
Terminal 1
In Terminal 1 at JFK, you may find several airport lounges with different floor plans, seating options and refreshments for travelers to enjoy. The lounges below are in the Priority Pass network.
Air France Lounge – Terminal 1
There are plenty of ways to take it easy in the Air France Lounge at JFK. You are welcome to unwind in a comfy chair or enjoy other in-lounge benefits like a relaxing facial or warm shower.
Location:
- Terminal 1: Near the Air France Boarding Area and Gate 1
KAL Business Class Lounge – Terminal 1
This airport lounge’s main goal is to provide travelers with an elevated and peaceful experience as they wait to board their flight. Passengers can enhance their stay by taking advantage of the facility’s amenities while they keep track of their flight status through the lounge’s monitors. These amenities include refreshments, showers and more. If you need a quieter space to focus and be productive, you can utilize the conference space and workstations.
Location
- Terminal 1: After Security, on the right, across from Gate 3
As of May 2024, to enter this lounge you'll either need a boarding pass that shows a flight departing from Terminal 1 or be a guest of someone with valid credentials.
Turkish Airlines Lounge – Terminal 1
Amenities include conference space, TV, washrooms and print media. You can also store your luggage in the lounge for no extra charge.
Location:
- Terminal 1: After Security, between Gates 2 and 3
Primeclass Lounges
There are two locations in JFK airport, but the Primeclass Lounge in Terminal 1 is reserved for passengers on international flights. You can enjoy amenities like TV and refreshments in both lounges.
Location:
- Terminal 1: After Security, next to Gates 8 and 9
- Terminal 4: Next to Gate A2
Both locations generally close around midnight. For exact hours, locate the Primeclass Lounge on the Priority Pass app or website.
Lufthansa Business Lounge
Travelers can enjoy amenities like TVs, workspaces and refreshments in this lounge. The maximum stay in this lounge is 3 hours. Complimentary luggage storage is available inside the lounge.
Location:
- Terminal 1: After the security checkpoint on the left hand side. International and in-transit flights only.
VIP One Lounge
Guests can relax and enjoy refreshments while waiting for their flight. The maximum stay is 3 hours for this lounge. All cardholders and guests are required to show a Boarding Pass with confirmed same-day travel in order to access the lounge.
Location
- Terminal 1: Landside – Departure level. The lounge is located behind counters E and F next to the TSA Check Point. International flights only.
Terminal 4
There are a few options for Priority Pass members to enjoy at JFK airport in Terminal 4.
Chase Sapphire Lounge by The Club with Etihad Airways
Chase has opened a Sapphire Lounge by The Club with Etihad Airways located at John F. Kennedy (JFK) International Airport, Terminal 4. Chase Sapphire Reserve cardmembers can access the lounge with their complimentary Priority Pass Select membership. Enjoy fresh and seasonal menus including halal food offerings, craft cocktails and curated wine list and more at Sapphire Lounge by The Club.
Air India Maharaja Lounge – Terminal 4
Enjoy standard refreshments and several media options at this lounge in the Priority Pass network at JFK.
Location
- Terminal 4: Floor 4, after Security, near Gate 5
Primeclass Lounge
This lounge is a comfortable retreat for travelers, offering a variety of amenities such as refreshments, computer workstations and multiple seating areas. Primeclass Lounge can be a great pace to unwind before your flight or catch up on work in a peaceful and serene environment. The maximum stay is 3 hours. All guests are required to show a JFK Outbound Departure Boarding Pass with confirmed same-day travel for access to the lounge.
Location
- Terminal 4: Airside – next to Gate A2
Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse
This lounge is known for its trendy and vibrant atmosphere. Guests can relax and enjoy standard refreshments and utilize several media options for entertainment.
Location
- Terminal 4: Airside – the lounge is located above Boarding Gates A4 and A5
Minute Suites – Terminal 4
With access to a Minute Suites lounge, you can rest in a private suite equipped with a daybed sofa that sleeps 2. Delight in fresh blankets, pillows and a sound-masking system that will make a nap hard to avoid. Minute Suites at JFK have shower facilities, and each suite includes a work station and a way to monitor the latest flight information. Cardholders can use their lounge visit for a one hour complimentary stay at Minute Suite. Please check your Priority Pass access via the Priority Pass app or website.
- Location: Airside, toward the B gates, near Gate 39
Other locations participating in Priority Pass at JFK
If you want to explore other locations while waiting for your flight, you can visit the Priority Pass app. The Priority Pass app provides the latest information on availability at participating locations. Chase Sapphire Reserve cardmembers can also find participating lounges on the Chase Mobile(R) app in the Explore Lounges section.
The Be Relax Spa – Terminal 5
There are various massage and aromatherapy services available at this terminal. Self-care and pampering can go a long way before or after you depart.
- Location: After Security, opposite Gates 6 and 7
How to access Priority Pass participating lounges at JFK
You have several options for gaining access to lounges at JFK that participate in the Priority Pass network.
Priority Pass Membership
You can purchase a membership plan with Priority Pass to get access to lounges in its network. The annual plans start at $99 as of 2024, and there are different membership plans to choose from. For example, the Prestige membership plan provides members with unlimited visits to lounges at no extra fee.
Priority Pass Select with Chase Sapphire Reserve
A benefit for Chase Sapphire Reserve® cardmembers is the Priority Pass Select membership which provides access to the lounges in JFK we listed above as of 2024. Besides those, however, you'll also be able to access all the participating airport lounges on Priority Pass' global network. Priority Pass Select also allows two guests to join you at a lounge for no additional charge. Chase Sapphire Reserve has an annual fee.
Another way to pass time at JFK
The TWA Flight Center at JFK Airport is a historic building that has been renovated and reimagined. You will find retail outlets, a first-class hotel and a free museum that is open to the public. If you have some time to spare, enjoy several fascinating exhibits that showcase years of air travel, expertly curated by the New York Historical Society.
Discover other Priority Pass lounges across the United States:
- Priority Pass Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW)
- Priority Pass Chicago O'Hare (ORD)
- Priority Pass Boston (BOS)
- Priority Pass Newark (EWR)
- Priority Pass Houston (IAH)
- Priority Pass Seattle-Tacoma (SEA)
- Priority Pass Orlando (MCO)
- Priority Pass Las Vegas (LAS)
- Priority Pass Atlanta (ATL)
- Priority Pass San Francisco (SFO)
- Priority Pass Los Angeles (LAX)
