Airport Comparison

IAD DullesvsSCL Santiago

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

IADDullesSCLSantiago
Verified lounges89
Program-accessible89
Access programsOneworld Emerald / Sapphire, Priority Pass, Star Alliance Gold, United Club Membership, United Polaris (Business Class)Airline Access, DragonPass, Paid Walk-in, Priority Pass, SkyTeam Elite Plus
Paid walk-in lounges7
Walk-in price rangeCLP 46,500–CLP 65,000
Terminals covered32

IAD vs SCL lounges — frequently asked

Does IAD or SCL have more lounges?

Arturo Merino Benítez International (SCL) has more — 9 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 SCL?

IAD: Oneworld Emerald / Sapphire, Priority Pass, Star Alliance Gold, United Club Membership, United Polaris (Business Class). SCL: Airline Access, DragonPass, Paid Walk-in, Priority Pass, SkyTeam Elite Plus. Shared programs that work at both: Priority Pass.

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

IAD: no verified walk-in pricing. SCL: 7 lounges accept paid walk-ins (CLP 46,500–CLP 65,000). Walk-in access is the fallback when your card's program isn't present.