United Polaris Lounge (IAD)
United Polaris Lounge is an airside lounge (after security) in Concourse C at Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD), Washington. It's open 6 AM – 10 PM daily. It's part of Star Alliance lounges. Amenities include showers, hot meals, alcohol, quiet area and wi-fi.
How to get into United Polaris Lounge
The rules each network publishes for this lounge.
United Polaris business class (and premium long-haul) passengers departing the same day on a long-haul international United flight. United Club membership, the United Club card, one-time passes and elite status do not grant access.
Airlines: United
Guests: United Polaris business class customers can't bring guests; eligible first class passengers on partner airlines may bring one.
Since 2026-04-14 only first class on ANA, Lufthansa and SWISS; business class on Lufthansa, SWISS, Austrian, Brussels Airlines, ANA, Air New Zealand and ITA Airways departing on a same-day international flight. Other Star Alliance premium passengers are sent to the United Club.
Airlines: All Nippon Airways (ANA), Lufthansa, SWISS, Austrian, Brussels, Air New Zealand, ITA Airways
Guests: Eligible Star Alliance first class passengers may bring one guest.
Amenities
Good to know
- Hours per Upgraded Points' Polaris guide (updated 2026-01-08) and One Mile at a Time; MWAA's page gives no hours.
United Polaris Lounge: common questions
Where is United Polaris Lounge at IAD?
In Concourse C, after security. Midfield Terminal, Concourse C, near gates C17/C18 (across from the C17 United Club), after security
What are United Polaris Lounge's opening hours?
Every day: 6 AM – 10 PM (local time).
How do I get into United Polaris Lounge?
United Polaris: United Polaris business class (and premium long-haul) passengers departing the same day on a long-haul international United flight. United Club membership, the United Club card, one-time passes and elite status do not grant access. Star Alliance: Since 2026-04-14 only first class on ANA, Lufthansa and SWISS; business class on Lufthansa, SWISS, Austrian, Brussels Airlines, ANA, Air New Zealand and ITA Airways departing on a same-day international flight. Other Star Alliance premium passengers are sent to the United Club.
Can I bring a guest into United Polaris Lounge?
United Polaris: United Polaris business class customers can't bring guests; eligible first class passengers on partner airlines may bring one. Star Alliance: Eligible Star Alliance first class passengers may bring one guest.
Does United Polaris Lounge have showers?
Yes, it lists showers.
From the networks' own lounge directories, last refreshed 2026-11-04. Photos belong to the lounge networks. Rules, hours and guest fees change, and lounges can turn people away when full, so check before you go.