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- The American Express Centurion Lounge in Denver is in Concourse C.
- There are no Priority Pass lounges at DIA. Members can use a dining credit at Mercantile Dining and Provision.
- Lounge day passes can be purchased for United flyers in Concourse A or Concourse B.
Denver International Airport is one of the busiest airport in the world, with more than 82 million passengers passing through its terminals in 2024.
Getting access to one of Denver's airport lounges can improve your chances of finding more peace and quiet — or at least having a snack before you hit the skies.
Here are the lounges at Denver airport currently available for departing passengers.
Concourse A: Delta, United, Capital One and more
Denver airport's Concourse A is home to the most airlines of the three concourses. This includes:
- Aer Lingus
- Aeromexico
- Air Canada.
- Air France.
- British Airways.
- Copa Airlines.
- Delta Air Lines.
- Edelweiss.
- Frontier Airlines.
- Lufthansa.
- Turkish Airlines.
- United Airlines.
Given the number of airlines that fly into Concourse A, it should come as no surprise that it has more lounges than other concourses.
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Delta Sky Club
- The Delta Sky Club in Denver is located at the pedestrian bridge Y juncture on level 4, on the south end of the center core.
- Open daily from 4:30 a.m. to 11:30 p.m.
- Denver's Delta Sky Club lounge includes a buffet, two seating areas, a self-serve bar and other complimentary beverages.
- The lounge is open to:
- Delta Sky Club annual members traveling on Delta or a partner airline.
- Passengers traveling in Delta One.
- Passengers flying first or business class on a SkyTeam airline.
- Diamond, Platinum, and Gold-level Medallion members traveling Delta premium select (or the equivalent from a SkyTeam airline).
- Select credit card holders, including those with the American Express Platinum Card® (10 Sky Club visits a year) and the Delta SkyMiles® Reserve American Express Card (15 visits a year). Spending $75,000 a year on one of those cards can unlock unlimited access. Terms apply.
United Club
- Located near gate A26.
- Open from 5:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.
- Offers free snacks, a full-service bar and complimentary Wi-Fi.
- Access to the lounge is limited to:
- Premium cabin customers on an international itinerary.
- Business or first class passengers on a Star Alliance airline, flyers with Star Alliance Gold status who are flying internationally or who have Star Alliance Gold status through a partner airline.
- Active U.S. military personnel.
- Flyers with a United Club membership or a United one-time pass.
Cards with United Club access
Details
Annual fee: $0 intro for the first year, then $150.
Lounge access: Two one-time United Club passes after account opening and each year for your cardmember anniversary.
Annual fee: $695.
Lounge access: Primary cardholders get a United Club membership.
Annual fee: $695.
Lounge access: Primary cardholders get a United Club membership.
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Capital One Lounge
The Denver Capital One Lounge is one of just a handful of such lounges around the nation from Capital One. It's also one of the best lounges in the airport, largely due to its abundance of work stations (including private, reservable conference rooms) and food. If you're dining in, menu items embrace local cuisine, such as bison burgers. And rare to airport lounge culture is the fact that Capital One allows (and encourages) you to take food to-go.
- Located near gate A34, mezzanine level.
- Open from 5 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily.
- The lounge features:
- Food.
- Drinks (including cocktails, wine and craft beer).
- Wi-Fi.
- Shower suites and more.
- Open with unlimited access to those with the Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card, Venture X Business.
USO
- Located on the north end of A Gates Bridge from Jeppesen Terminal.
- Open from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. on weekdays and 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on weekends.
- The lounge includes coffee, snacks, drinks, games and complimentary Wi-Fi.
- To use the USO lounge, you need to have a current active duty, Guard, Reserve or dependent ID card. Military retiree ID cards are accepted for access if space is available.
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Concourse B: United Clubs
Denver is one of United's fastest-growing hubs, and the airline has exclusive use of Concourse B. That's why the only lounges you'll find in this concourse are United Clubs. In 2025, United completed its years-long modernization effort of its lounge spaces at Denver, making the lounges at this airport some of the best in the United Club network.
🤓 Nerdy Tip
Those with a boarding pass for same-day travel on a Star Alliance, United or a partner flight can purchase a one-time pass to a United Club in person or through United’s mobile app for $59 per passenger. - Located near gate B32.
- Open from 5 a.m. to 9 p.m.
- This United Club in Denver is the largest United lounge in the world. It measures 35,000 square feet and features a bar with craft beer, relaxation rooms, a buffet, a fireplace and a robot that takes away your used plates and glasses.
- Access to the lounge is limited to:
- Premium cabin customers on an international itinerary.
- Business or first class passengers on a Star Alliance airline.
- Flyers with Star Alliance Gold status who are flying internationally or who have Star Alliance Gold status through a partner airline.
- Active U.S. military personnel.
- Flyers with a United Club membership or a United Club one-time pass.
- Located near gate B44.
- Open from 5 a.m. to 9 p.m.
- The lounge offers a full-service bar, complimentary snacks and Wi-Fi.
- Access to the lounge is limited to:
- Premium cabin customers on an international itinerary.
- Business or first class passengers on a Star Alliance airline.
- Flyers with Star Alliance Gold status who are flying internationally or who have Star Alliance Gold status through a partner airline.
- Active U.S. military personnel.
- Flyers with a United Club membership or a United Club one-time pass.
- Located near gate B60.
- Open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
- This unique lounge gives United passengers with lounge access the ability to quickly grab sandwiches, snacks and drinks to take with them on their flight. While there is a small dining area in the lounge, it’s designed more for a quick grab-and-go experience.
- Access to the lounge is limited to:
- Premium cabin customers on an international itinerary.
- Business or first class passengers on a Star Alliance airline.
- Flyers with Star Alliance Gold status who are either flying internationally or who have Star Alliance Gold status through a partner airline.
- Active U.S. military personnel.
- Flyers with a United Club membership.
🤓 Nerdy Tip
You can purchase an annual pass to United Club lounges or get access from certain United credit cards. For instance, United℠ Explorer Card (annual fee $0 intro for the first year, then $150) includes two one-time United Club passes after account opening and each cardmember anniversary, while United Club℠ Card (annual fee $695) includes a United Club membership. Concourse C: Centurion Lounge, Admirals Club
Concourse C is also home to the American Express Centurion lounge in Denver.
Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Southwest Airlines, Spirit Airlines and United fly into Concourse C.
American Express Centurion Lounge
- Located near gate C46.
- Open from 5 a.m. to 10 p.m.
- The Denver Centurion Lounge, which is over 14,000 square feet, features craft beer, a live-action cooking station with a chef-designed Italian menu, an immersive game experience and complimentary Wi-Fi.
- Open to cardholders who have either the American Express Platinum Card®, The Business Platinum Card® from American Express, American Express Centurion, or Delta SkyMiles® Reserve American Express Card. Terms apply.
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American Airlines Admirals Club
- Located near gate C30.
- Open from 4:30 a.m. to 11:30 p.m.
- The Admirals Club in Denver offers complimentary Wi-Fi, food for purchase and conference rooms.
- This lounge is open to:
- Admirals Club members.
- One-day pass holders. Citi Strata Elite℠ Card holders receive four Admirals Club passes per year.
- Citi® / AAdvantage® Executive World Elite Mastercard® holders.
- Non-AAdvantage Oneworld Emerald and Sapphire members flying Oneworld (regardless of cabin).
- Qualifying first and business-class passengers.
- Qualifying AAdvantage Executive Platinum, Platinum Pro and Platinum members.
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To view rates and fees of the American Express Platinum Card®, see this page.
To view rates and fees of The Business Platinum Card® from American Express, see this page.
To view rates and fees of the Delta SkyMiles® Reserve American Express Card, see this page.
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