New York, United States · Terminal Terminal 4 (most international)
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) Lounge Guide
4 premium lounges accessible to business class, first class, and elite status travelers.
Lounges
All premium lounges at JFK
Lufthansa Senator Lounge
Lufthansa / Star Alliance · Terminal 1, Concourse B, near Gate B38
4.7★- Hours
- Daily from 3hrs before first departure
- Access
- Business class, Star Alliance Gold
- Food
- Full hot buffet, à la carte on request
- Drinks
- Open bar, German beers on tap
✓ WiFi✓ Showers“One of the best at JFK. The beer taps and German food make it distinctive. Shower quality is excellent.”
British Airways Galleries Lounge
British Airways / oneworld · Terminal 7, near Gate 1
4.4★- Hours
- Daily from 4hrs before departure
- Access
- Business class, oneworld Sapphire
- Food
- Hot buffet with British-inspired dishes
- Drinks
- Full bar, wines by the glass
✓ WiFi✓ Showers“Solid lounge, better at Heathrow T5. The JFK Galleries lounge is comfortable but not exceptional.”
Emirates Lounge
Emirates · Terminal 4, near Gate B22
4.8★- Hours
- Daily from 3hrs before departure
- Access
- Emirates business & first class
- Food
- À la carte menu, Arabic specialties
- Drinks
- Full bar including sparkling wine
✓ WiFi✓ Showers✓ Spa✓ Sleep area“Exceptional. The spa treatment and à la carte dining make this among the best business class lounges in New York.”
Etihad Lounge
Etihad Airways · Terminal 4, near Gate B37
4.5★- Hours
- Daily from 3hrs before departure
- Access
- Etihad business & first class
- Food
- Buffet and à la carte options
- Drinks
- Full bar
✓ WiFi✓ Showers“A quality lounge with good food. The shower suites are clean and well-maintained.”
Getting There
How to get to the lounges
JFK is served by the JFK AirTrain from Jamaica Station (LIRR/subway) or Howard Beach (A train). The AirTrain takes approximately 15-20 minutes between terminals. Most international business class lounges are in Terminal 4.
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