A Guide to Denver Airport Lounges: What to Know – NerdWallet

Denver International Airport is the third-busiest airport in the world, with more than 69 million passengers passing through its terminals in 2022.

Getting access to one of Denver’s airport lounges can improve your chances of finding more peace and quiet — or at least having a snack before you hit the skies.

Here are the lounges at Denver airport currently available for departing passengers.

Concourse A: Delta, United, Capital One and more

Denver airport’s Concourse A is home to the most airlines of the three concourses. This includes:

Given the number of airlines that fly into Concourse A, it should come as no surprise that it has more lounges than other concourses.

• The Delta Sky Club in Denver is located at the pedestrian bridge Y juncture on level 4, on the south end of the center core.

• Open from 4:15 a.m. to 12:15 a.m. on Sunday through Friday and 4:45 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Saturday.

• Denver’s Delta Sky Club lounge includes a buffet, two seating areas, a self-serve bar and other complimentary beverages.

• • Delta Sky Club annual members traveling on Delta or a partner airline.

  • Passengers flying first or business class on a SkyTeam airline.

  • Diamond, Platinum, and Gold-level Medallion members traveling Delta premium select (or the equivalent from a SkyTeam airline).

  • Select credit card holders, including those with the The Platinum Card® from American Express and Delta SkyMiles® Reserve American Express Card. Terms apply.

• Open from 5 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.

• Offers free snacks, a full-service bar and complimentary Wi-Fi.

• Access to the lounge is limited to:

  • Premium cabin customers on an international itinerary.

  • Business or first class passengers on a Star Alliance airline, flyers with Star Alliance Gold status who are flying internationally or who have Star Alliance Gold status through a partner airline.

  • Active U.S. military personnel.

• Located near gate A34, mezzanine level.

• Open from 5 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily.

• • Drinks (including cocktails, wine and craft beer).

• Open with unlimited access to those with the Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card, Venture X Business. Capital One Venture Rewards Credit Card or Spark Miles cardholders who are limited to two complimentary lounge visits per year. 

• Located on the north end of A Gates Bridge from Jeppesen Terminal.

• Open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

• The lounge includes coffee, snacks, drinks, games and complimentary Wi-Fi.

• To use the USO lounge, you need to have a current active duty, Guard, Reserve or dependent ID card. Military retiree ID cards are accepted for access if space is available.

Concourse B: United Clubs

Concourse B exclusively has flights for United, which is why the only lounges here are United Clubs. Below is a list of the United lounges in the concourse.

• Open from 6:45 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.

• This United Club in Denver is the largest United lounge in the world. It measures 35,000 square feet and features a bar with craft beer, relaxation rooms, a buffet, a fireplace and a robot that takes away your used plates and glasses.

• Access to the lounge is limited to:

  • Premium cabin customers on an international itinerary.

  • Business or first class passengers on a Star Alliance airline.

  • Flyers with Star Alliance Gold status who are flying internationally or who have Star Alliance Gold status through a partner airline.

  • Active U.S. military personnel.

  • Flyers with a United Club membership or a United Club one-time pass. 

• Open from 5 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.

• The lounge offers a full-service bar, complimentary snacks and Wi-Fi.

• Access to the lounge is limited to:

  • Premium cabin customers on an international itinerary.

  • Business or first class passengers on a Star Alliance airline.

  • Flyers with Star Alliance Gold status who are flying internationally or who have Star Alliance Gold status through a partner airline.

  • Active U.S. military personnel.

  • Flyers with a United Club membership or a United Club one-time pass. 

• Open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.

• This unique lounge gives United passengers with lounge access the ability to quickly grab sandwiches, snacks and drinks to take with them on their flight. While there is a small dining area in the lounge, it’s designed more for a quick grab-and-go experience. 

• Access to the lounge is limited to:

  • Premium cabin customers on an international itinerary.

  • Business or first class passengers on a Star Alliance airline.

  • Flyers with Star Alliance Gold status who are either flying internationally or who have Star Alliance Gold status through a partner airline.

  • Active U.S. military personnel.

  • Flyers with a United Club membership or a United Club one-time pass. 

Concourse C: Centurion Lounge, Admirals Club

Concourse C is also home to the American Express Centurion lounge in Denver.

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Southwest Airlines, Spirit Airlines and United fly into Concourse C.

• Open from 5 a.m. to 10 p.m. 

• The Denver Centurion Lounge, which is over 14,000 square feet, features craft beer, a live-action cooking station with a chef-designed Italian menu, an immersive game experience and complimentary Wi-Fi.

• Open to cardholders who have either the The Platinum Card® from American Express, The Business Platinum Card® from American Express, American Express Centurion, and Delta SkyMiles® Reserve American Express Card. Terms apply.

• Open from 4:30 a.m. to 11 p.m.

• The Admirals Club in Denver offers complimentary Wi-Fi, food for purchase and conference rooms.

• • Citi® / AAdvantage® Executive World Elite Mastercard®.

  • Qualifying first and business-class passengers.

Final thoughts on Denver airport lounges

Denver has a number of lounges, including a Centurion Lounge from AmEx. Even so, the most impressive lounge at the Denver airport is United’s new United Club – West lounge.

While United does have the largest lounge presence in the Denver airport, Delta, British Airways, American Airways and Capital One also offer lounge access.