Airport Comparison

FRA Frankfurt am MainvsIAD Dulles

Lounges at Frankfurt Main Airport (FRA) 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.

FRAFrankfurt am MainIADDulles
Verified lounges78
Program-accessible78
Access programsMiles & More HON Circle, Miles & More Senator, Star Alliance Gold, Swiss First ClassOneworld Emerald / Sapphire, Priority Pass, Star Alliance Gold, United Club Membership, United Polaris (Business Class)
Paid walk-in lounges1
Walk-in price range$50
Terminals covered43

FRA vs IAD lounges — frequently asked

Does FRA or IAD have more lounges?

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

Which lounge-access programs work at FRA vs IAD?

FRA: Miles & More HON Circle, Miles & More Senator, Star Alliance Gold, Swiss First Class. IAD: Oneworld Emerald / Sapphire, Priority Pass, Star Alliance Gold, United Club Membership, United Polaris (Business Class). Shared programs that work at both: Star Alliance Gold.

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

FRA: 1 lounge accept paid walk-ins ($50). IAD: no verified walk-in pricing. Walk-in access is the fallback when your card's program isn't present.