Airport Comparison

BNE BrisbanevsIAD Dulles

Lounges at Brisbane International Airport (BNE) and Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) compared side by side — lounge count, access programs, walk-in prices, and terminal coverage. All figures from Loungely's verified lounge data.

BNEBrisbaneIADDulles
Verified lounges78
Program-accessible78
Access programsAir New Zealand, American Express, DragonPass, Emirates, Priority Pass, Qantas, Singapore Airlines, Virgin AustraliaOneworld Emerald / Sapphire, Priority Pass, Star Alliance Gold, United Club Membership, United Polaris (Business Class)
Paid walk-in lounges2
Walk-in price range$42
Terminals covered23

BNE vs IAD lounges — frequently asked

Does BNE or IAD have more lounges?

Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) has more — 8 verified lounges vs 7 at BNE. More lounges usually means a better chance of one matching your program or terminal.

Which lounge-access programs work at BNE vs IAD?

BNE: Air New Zealand, American Express, DragonPass, Emirates, Priority Pass, Qantas, Singapore Airlines, Virgin Australia. IAD: Oneworld Emerald / Sapphire, Priority Pass, Star Alliance Gold, United Club Membership, United Polaris (Business Class). Shared programs that work at both: Priority Pass.

Can I pay for walk-in lounge access at BNE or IAD?

BNE: 2 lounges accept paid walk-ins ($42). IAD: no verified walk-in pricing. Walk-in access is the fallback when your card's program isn't present.