Capital One Lounge is reopening after months-long closure

Capital One Lounge is reopening after months-long closureSept. 18, 2026•3 min readCapital One Lounge is reopening after months-long closureThe cards we feature here are from partners who compensate us when you are approved through our site, and this may impact how or where these products appear. We don’t cover all available credit cards, but our analysis, reviews, and opinions are entirely from our editorial team. Terms apply to the offers listed on this page. Please view our advertising policy and product review methodology for more information.For the last few months, the Capital One Lounge at Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) has operated with limited service while Capital One completed infrastructure and ventilation upgrades.Now, the good news is Capital One has told TPG that full-service lounge operations are about to resume.Beginning Sept. 18 at 11 a.m. ET, Capital One's Dulles lounge will reopen for full-service operations following upgrades designed to improve temperature consistency and maintain a comfortable environment year-round. The lounge's physical space and design remain unchanged.During the closure of the main portion of the lounge, Capital One offered eligible visitors a dedicated food service counter with some hot food options, grab-and-go items and a limited amount of cafe-style seating located just outside of the lounge.But with the full reopening, eligible guests can once again enjoy the 8,500-square-foot lounge and its seating, coffee bar, grab-and-go section, full bar and buffet featuring a mix of hot and cold items.DAVID SLOTNICK/THE POINTS GUYHow to access the Capital One LoungeAs before, Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card or Capital One Venture X Business cardholders can access Capital One Lounges when they have a departing flight within three hours.Reward your inbox with the TPG Daily newsletterJoin over 700,000 readers for breaking news, in-depth guides and exclusive deals from TPG’s expertsBy signing up, you will receive newsletters and promotional content and agree to our Terms of Use and acknowledge the data practices in our Privacy Policy. You may unsubscribe at any time.Guests cost $45 per adult and $25 per child ages 2 to 17; children under 2 are free. However, primary cardholders who spend at least $75,000 on their Venture X or Venture X Business in a calendar year can bring two complimentary guests per Capital One Lounge visit for the remainder of that year and the following calendar year.Authorized users can also receive lounge access for an additional fee. Venture X cardholders can pay $125 per year to unlock lounge access for up to four authorized users, while Venture X Business cardholders pay $125 per authorized user per year.Alternatively, Capital One Venture Rewards Credit Card cardholders and their guests can access the lounge for $45 per person or $25 for those 17 and under.Bottom lineWith full-service operations returning Sept. 18, eligible travelers at Dulles will once again have access to the complete Capital One Lounge experience after several months of limited service.The Dulles reopening comes as Capital One continues to expand its airport lounge network.The issuer opened the Capital One Landing at LaGuardia earlier in 2026 and has announced a 14,000-square-foot lounge in Charlotte, which will become its eighth Capital One location.Related: Guide to Capital One LoungesFeatured image by DAVID SLOTNICK/THE POINTS GUYEditorial disclaimer: Opinions expressed here are the author’s alone, not those of any bank, credit card issuer, airline or hotel chain, and have not been reviewed, approved or otherwise endorsed by any of these entities.