Lounge · United Airlines
United Polaris Lounge
Open6 AM – 10 PMdailyAirside Score8.3/10Good pick
Near gateC17Concourse C
United's premium lounge with sit-down dining, a cocktail bar and shower suites.
How to find itMidfield Terminal, Concourse C, near Gate C17
Lounge access
Business or first-class ticket
Usually on a long-haul flight that day — cards and memberships don't get you in.
Good to know
- Guests: Generally no guests unless independently eligible
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United Polaris Lounge: quick answers
United Polaris Lounge is a lounge at Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD), Concourse C · Gate C17, after security. Entry is with a business or first-class ticket. Hours: 6 AM – 10 PM every day (Eastern Time).
- How do I get into United Polaris Lounge?
- With a business or first-class ticket, usually on a long-haul flight that day. Cards and memberships don't get you in.
- Where is United Polaris Lounge at IAD?
- Midfield Terminal, Concourse C, near Gate C17 — after security.
- What are United Polaris Lounge's hours?
- 6 AM – 10 PM every day, airport local time (Eastern Time).
- Can I bring a guest to United Polaris Lounge?
- Generally no guests unless independently eligible