List of Lounges at Charlotte Douglas International Airport [CLT]

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Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) serves over 46 million passengers annually, making it the eleventh-busiest airport in the U.S. CLT is American Airlines’ second-largest hub, dominating operations from Concourses B, C, and D.

As well as 2 Admirals Clubs, eligible passengers have access to the Centurion Lounge, The Club CLT, Gameway, and the USO Lounge, or passengers traveling on any airline can pay for a private room to relax in at Minute Suites.

Note: If lounge access is important to you in general, see our post on the best credit cards for lounge access.

Hot Tip: Check out our terminal guide to Charlotte Douglas International Airport to learn about the airport’s facilities, ground transportation, airlines, and more.

Charlotte Douglas International Airport has 2 Admiral Clubs:

Read the full list of house rules on American Airlines’ website.

Hot Tip: Check out our full list of U.S. American Airlines Admirals Club locations when planning your future trips.

Location: Concourse D/E connector on the mezzanine levelOpening Hours: Daily from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Bottom Line: Centurion Lounges are popular amongst travel enthusiasts and can be found in many airports across the U.S.

Location: Concourse A just before gates A21 and A22Opening Hours: Daily from 5 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.

Location: Concourse A Opening Hours: TBD

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Location: Terminal E opposite gate 36Opening Hours: Daily from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Charlotte Douglas International Airport has 2 Minute Suites:

Location: Main Terminal, atriumOpening Hours: Daily from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Active duty, reserve, and guard service members and their families are permitted in the lounge. Veterans are also welcomed into the lounge.

Passengers have access to all concourses once they have cleared security. There are no trains or buses required to move around, so it’s possible to walk between connections or when accessing a lounge in another concourse.

Without the need to re-clear security, passengers can spend more time relaxing in the lounge before their flight. The 2 furthest gates are just a 15-minute walk from each other, but it’s still advisable to leave plenty of time to walk from a lounge to your departure gate.

There are several great credit card options that give cardholders access to the Priority Pass lounge network that includes The Club CLT, Gameway, and Minute Suite locations at CLT, plus access to over 1,400 other airport lounges worldwide. Since Priority Pass is the largest airport lounge network worldwide, you’ll almost find one available to you — no matter where you’re traveling.

A top card option that offers best-in-class lounge access is the Amex Platinum card. In addition to access to Priority Pass lounges upon enrollment, Amex Platinum cardholders also get access to top-notch Amex Centurion lounges, Plaza Premium Lounges, Delta Sky Clubs (when flying Delta), Escape Lounges – The Centurion Studio Partner — 8 airport lounge networks for the price of 1!

Another excellent option is the Chase Sapphire Reserve®.

Here are some other excellent credit cards with Priority Pass access (may require enrollment):

With American Airlines operating 90% of flights from CLT, it’s not surprising that it’s the only airline lounge at the airport. The 2 Admirals Clubs welcome premium passengers, Admirals Club members, and elite AAdvantage and OneWorld members while also enabling any passenger flying with American Airlines to purchase a day pass for $79.

In early 2020, American Express opened one of its largest Centurion Lounges at CLT, much to the delight of those with Amex credit cards. The airport’s compact and convenient layout means that passengers inside the secure area can move between concourses for lounge access without needing to clear security twice.

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Charlotte Douglas International Airport has 8 airport lounges:

Priority Pass members can access The Club CLT, Gameway, and Minute Suites.

Charlotte Douglas International Airport has 2 Admiral Clubs open:

Charlotte Douglas International Airport has a Centurion Lounge located in Concourse D/E connector on the mezzanine level. The lounge is open daily from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

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Amar is an avid traveler and tester of products. He has spent the last 13 years traveling all 7 continents and has put the products to the test on each of them. He has contributed to publications including Forbes, the Huffington Post, and more.

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