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Washington Dulles Sapphire Lounge wait times:

Washington Dulles Sapphire Lounge

Where
Concourse A near A14
Hours
6 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Size
5,200 sq ft
Opened
Mar 2024

Etihad premium passengers are also admitted, which adds demand.

Right now

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A typical day

15m30m45m6 a.m.: about 7 min7 a.m.: about 8 min8 a.m.: about 9 min9 a.m.: about 12 min10 a.m.: about 16 min11 a.m.: about 19 min12 p.m.: about 20 min1 p.m.: about 19 min2 p.m.: about 16 min3 p.m.: about 12 min4 p.m.: about 16 min5 p.m.: about 18 min6 p.m.: about 18 min7 p.m.: about 16 min8 p.m.: about 12 min9 p.m.: about 10 min6a9a12p3p6p9p

Early estimate built from published visitor reports. Timed reports replace it as they come in.

When to go

Quietest6 a.m., 7 a.m. and 8 a.m.

Busiest11 a.m., 12 p.m. and 1 p.m.

What we know so far

Reviewers call it small and busy during peak departure banks (Your Mileage May Vary, May 2026). No timed waits published.

Who gets in

  • Sapphire Reserve and J.P. Morgan Reserve primary and authorized users are admitted.
  • Sapphire Reserve for Business: primary cardholders only.
  • The Ritz-Carlton Reserve card is closed to new applicants. Sapphire Preferred has no lounge access.
  • Guests: two free per visit, then $27 each. Children under two are free.
  • Everyone else: $100 per person, space available.
  • Entry is within three hours of departure. Chase's FAQ still says three hours, though it announced five for connections.

Rules as listed in the business plan's sources (Oct 2026). Chase changes these often. Check the current rules before you travel.