Airport Comparison
IAD DullesvsLHR London
Lounges at Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and London Heathrow Airport (LHR) compared side by side — lounge count, access programs, walk-in prices, and terminal coverage. All figures from Loungely's verified lounge data.
| IADDulles | LHRLondon | |
|---|---|---|
| Verified lounges | 8 | 26 |
| Program-accessible | 8 | 26 |
| Access programs | Oneworld Emerald / Sapphire, Priority Pass, Star Alliance Gold, United Club Membership, United Polaris (Business Class) | Airline Access, DragonPass, Priority Pass, Visa Infinite |
| Paid walk-in lounges | — | 11 |
| Walk-in price range | — | £46–£62 |
| Terminals covered | 3 | 4 |
All IAD lounges
Every verified lounge at Washington Dulles International Airport — access rules, prices, hours →
All LHR lounges
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IAD vs LHR lounges — frequently asked
Does IAD or LHR have more lounges?
London Heathrow Airport (LHR) has more — 26 verified lounges vs 8 at IAD. More lounges usually means a better chance of one matching your program or terminal.
Which lounge-access programs work at IAD vs LHR?
IAD: Oneworld Emerald / Sapphire, Priority Pass, Star Alliance Gold, United Club Membership, United Polaris (Business Class). LHR: Airline Access, DragonPass, Priority Pass, Visa Infinite. Shared programs that work at both: Priority Pass.
Can I pay for walk-in lounge access at IAD or LHR?
IAD: no verified walk-in pricing. LHR: 11 lounges accept paid walk-ins (£46–£62). Walk-in access is the fallback when your card's program isn't present.