MSP is home to seven lounges across Terminal 1. Some are open to any traveler with a day pass, Priority Pass, or eligible credit card. Others require an airline club membership, premium-cabin ticket, or elite status. Find your lounge below.

Open to Everyone — Priority Pass, Day Pass & Credit Card Lounges

These lounges welcome any traveler, regardless of airline.

Escape Lounge — Terminal 1

Location: Above the entrance to Concourse E
Hours: 5 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily
How to get in: Priority Pass · Credit card access (American Express Platinum, Delta SkyMiles Reserve Card) · Day pass

Escape to a serene, 5,000-square-foot hideaway perched above the airport's bustle — a calming space where you can stretch out and gather yourself, with views of the MSP airfield. Complimentary drinks at the bar are crafted to help you unwind, along with freshly prepared barista-style lattes and a generous buffet featuring hot and cold dishes. Enjoy free Wi-Fi as you settle into your own peaceful corner.

PGA Lounge — Terminal 1

Location: Between Concourses D and E
Hours: 5 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily
How to get in: PGA membership · Priority Pass · Select Mastercard benefits · Day pass

For seasoned golfers and curious beginners alike, the PGA Lounge offers a chance to step into the world's most iconic fairways. Play top-tier courses, hole-by-hole, on immersive simulators that bring every swing, slope and skyline to life, in a calm, refined setting with broad views of MSP's airfield. A putting green lets you sharpen your touch or simply escape into a moment of focus, and a pro shop is stocked with PGA and Ryder Cup gear for travelers who love the game. Food and drink from the adjacent Ike's Clubhouse bring comfort and flavor right to your tee box.

Portal Lounge — Terminal 1

Location: Near the entrances to Concourses C and D
Hours: 4 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily
How to get in: Priority Pass · Credit card access (Chase, American Express, Capital One) · Day pass

Immerse yourself in a digital sanctuary designed for gamers and travelers alike — a place where the terminal's chatter is replaced by the glow of your favorite virtual worlds. Slip away from airport crowds and step through a "portal" into a realm of high-tech challenges, creativity, and pure fun. Play across a spectrum of gaming worlds — Nintendo Switch, Xbox, PlayStation, and PC — so your favorite adventures are always within reach. Delight in a tasty buffet, sip from a full bar, and enjoy beverages delivered by an interactive robot amid the lounge's sleek, modern design. Plenty of individual seating for relaxing, recharging, or catching up on your laptop or phone.

Airline Lounges — Ticket or Club Membership Required

Operated by the airlines. Access requires a premium-cabin ticket, elite status, an airline club membership, or an eligible credit card.

Delta Air Lines Sky Clubs — Terminal 1

How to get in: Delta Sky Club membership · Premium cabin ticket · Eligible American Express cards (details at Delta.com)

Delta operates three Sky Clubs at Terminal 1, each offering a calm, comfortable space to unwind before your flight, with buffet dining, full bar service and airfield views.

  • Concourse G, near Gate G17 — 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily. Step into Delta's largest MSP Sky Club — 21,000 square feet designed for comfort, calm, and a touch of wonder, near Delta's international departure gates. Sweeping panoramic views of aircraft on runway 12R-30L, an outdoor-inspired patio, open seating for more than 450 guests including productivity-friendly cubes, three soundproof booths for calls or quiet focus, two premium bars, a buffet featuring hot entrées, fresh breads, fruits, vegetables and decadent desserts, and a living plant wall that transforms with each season.
  • Concourse C, near Gate C12 — 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily. Perfectly positioned for travelers departing Concourse C, B, or A. A buffet, full bar, and refreshing lemonade bar, abundant comfortable seating for relaxing preflight, privacy cubes for work or quiet moments, scenic views across MSP's airfield, a selection of desserts and freshly brewed coffee.
  • Entrance to Concourse F — 4:45 a.m. to 10:15 p.m. daily. Centrally located with smooth access to dozens of nearby gates, in an expansive, light-filled space designed for relaxation. Comfortable seating with private cubes for focused work, a full bar, a buffet offering hot entrées, fresh fruit and desserts and a wide beverage selection with coffee stations and a bright lemonade stand.

United Club — Terminal 1

Location: Near Gate E6
Hours: 5 a.m. to 6 p.m.; closes at 5:15 p.m. Saturdays
How to get in: United Club membership · Premium ticket holders · Day pass

Enjoy a calm, inviting space designed to help you unwind, reset, and prepare for the journey ahead. A full-service bar offers crafted drinks to ease you into travel mode, and Wi-Fi keeps you connected while you savor a moment of calm. Luxurious seating feels more like a living room than an airport, encouraging you to settle in. Breakfast and afternoon snacks, plus health-conscious, ready-to-eat treats, are waiting in the refrigerator.

Other spaces that provide a respite

(Free or no access requirements)

  • Living-room style furniture on Terminal 1's Airport Mall near the food court
  • A quiet seating area above the Airport Mall on the west Mezzanine level
  • MSP's Conference Center offers additional private spaces and meeting rooms for a fee