Airport Comparison
JFK New YorkvsLHR London
Lounges at John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) 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.
| JFKNew York | LHRLondon | |
|---|---|---|
| Verified lounges | 16 | 26 |
| Program-accessible | 16 | 26 |
| Access programs | Airline Elite Status (Business/First Class), Alaska Lounge Membership, American Airlines Admirals Club Membership, American Airlines Flagship (Business/First), American Express Business Platinum, American Express Centurion, American Express Platinum, Chase Sapphire Reserve, Delta Medallion Elite, Delta One, Oneworld Emerald / Sapphire, Premium Card Benefit, Priority Pass, Star Alliance Gold | Airline Access, DragonPass, Priority Pass, Visa Infinite |
| Paid walk-in lounges | 6 | 11 |
| Walk-in price range | $50–$100 | £46–£62 |
| Terminals covered | 5 | 4 |
All JFK lounges
Every verified lounge at John F. Kennedy International Airport — access rules, prices, hours →
All LHR lounges
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JFK vs LHR lounges — frequently asked
Does JFK or LHR have more lounges?
London Heathrow Airport (LHR) has more — 26 verified lounges vs 16 at JFK. More lounges usually means a better chance of one matching your program or terminal.
Which lounge-access programs work at JFK vs LHR?
JFK: Airline Elite Status (Business/First Class), Alaska Lounge Membership, American Airlines Admirals Club Membership, American Airlines Flagship (Business/First), American Express Business Platinum, American Express Centurion, American Express Platinum, Chase Sapphire Reserve, Delta Medallion Elite, Delta One, Oneworld Emerald / Sapphire, Premium Card Benefit, Priority Pass, Star Alliance Gold. 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 JFK or LHR?
JFK: 6 lounges accept paid walk-ins ($50–$100). LHR: 11 lounges accept paid walk-ins (£46–£62). Walk-in access is the fallback when your card's program isn't present.