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Washington Dulles (IAD)

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Capital One Lounge

Best credit-card lounge at Dulles when it is in full service. Priority Pass is not accepted. Official airport page: full-service operations return Friday 18 Sep 2026 after a limited grab-and-go renovation.

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The entrance to the Capital One Lounge just behind security at Dulles Airport. Main Terminal, Dulles Airport, 1 Saarinen Circle, Dulles, Virginia 20166.

Two drinks at the Capital One Lounge inside Dulles Airport. One the left is a Latte with a beach scene printed on it and on the right is their honey-based signature cocktail. Main Terminal, Dulles Airport, 1 Saarinen Circle, Dulles, Virginia 20166.

A selection of plated food from the Capital One Lounge inside Dulles Airport. Main Terminal, Dulles Airport, 1 Saarinen Circle, Dulles, Virginia 20166.

The buffet line at the Capital One Lounge inside Dulles Airport. The dish closest tot he camera is Heirloom carrots. Main Terminal, Dulles Airport, 1 Saarinen Circle, Dulles, Virginia 20166.

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Capital One Venture XEligible Venture X / Spark Miles Infinite cardholders with a same-day boarding pass and confirmed seat.
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Capital One Lounge

Washington Dulles (IAD)

IADMain Terminal (airside)Worth it

Capital One Lounge

Best credit-card lounge at Dulles when it is in full service. Priority Pass is not accepted. Official airport page: full-service operations return Friday 18 Sep 2026 after a limited grab-and-go renovation.

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Been to Capital One Lounge?

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How to get in

Capital One Venture XEligible Venture X / Spark Miles Infinite cardholders with a same-day boarding pass and confirmed seat.
Day pass

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Walk-up day pass is capacity-controlled; confirm price in the Capital One app.

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At a glance

Hours: Daily 05:30-21:00

Finding it: Just beyond TSA PreCheck between the East and West checkpoints on the Ticketing Level

Showers: No

Amenities: Food · Coffee bar · Workspaces · Wi-Fi

Best for: Food · Work · Pre-midfield stop

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Last verified Sep 13, 2026

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Official MWAA list: next to A19; access shared with Emirates, KLM, Korean Air, Icelandair and certain SkyTeam partners. Live Priority Pass directory lists it.

Access: Priority Pass · Business class ticket · SkyTeam Elite Plus

Hours: 07:30-21:00 (Priority Pass directory)

Amenities: Food · Drinks · Wi-Fi

Best for: Concourse A departures · SkyTeam

Full access guide

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