T+L editors are obsessed with these airport lounges — and some have spas, gardens and dog-friendly amenities

Much of air travel can be stressful. Whether it’s the race to the airport, the endless security lines or the fear of flying itself, there are plenty of ways anxiety can increase.

A surefire way to alleviate that discomfort is to access a nice airport lounge, as many offer nice views of aircraft activities, free food and drinks, and even amenities like massages or saunas.

Whether you want to try an airport lounge for the first time or experience an impressive place with unique facilities, Travel + Leisure editors have picked their favorites from around the world.

JetBlue T5 Rooftop & “Wooftop: Lounge

Located near Gate 28 at the JetBlue Terminal, this 4,000-square-foot outdoor garden is not only open to all passengers, but you can also bring your dog. One corner is designated as an animal shelter area and is called a “wooftop.”

-Denny Lee, features editor

Air France La Première, Paris (CDG)

With a menu by chef Alain Ducasse, a Sisley Paris spa area and a private check-in lounge, the Air France La Premiere lounge at Charles de Gaulle is a super luxurious experience. During my transfer at CDG, a crew member brought me to the tarmac to take me from the plane straight to the lounge, where everything was taken care of for me. My only complaint is that I don’t have enough time there!

-Elizabeth Rhodes, editor-in-chief

Hawaiian Airlines Apartment 1929 Lounge on HNL

Hawaiian Airlines’ Apartment 1929 Lounge is the perfect place to rest and relax before boarding your upcoming flight out of paradise. Not only will you get access to two private indoor and outdoor areas, you’ll also get a full meal (you can choose what to eat online days in advance), a driver through security, and a drop-off right at your gate when it’s time for wheels up.

-Jalyn Robinson, assistant editor

Delta Sky Club at SeaTac

As a Seattle resident, I miss the view of Mount Rainier (Mountain is out!), but Delta’s Sky Club (Concourse A at Gate 1) offers breathtaking views of Ranier through its wall of 30-foot windows. With two levels and 21,000 square feet, I can always find the perfect spot to take in the view and enjoy one last bowl of Ivar’s award-winning clam chowder (with bacon!) – a Seattle classic since 1938 – until my next visit to the Emerald city. Bonus: Delta’s announces that a second 250,000-square-foot Delta Sky Club will open in SeaTac’s A Concourse in 2025!

-Lisa Kay Greissenger, Research Editor

Turkish Airlines Lounge Business, Istanbul

This lounge has so many food stations that I felt like I was visiting a food market. It’s spacious, has plenty of seating (including work stations) and you can even queue up to rent a mini room for sleeping and showering.

-Susmita Baral, travel editor

Qatar Airways Al Safwa first lounge in Doha

Almost nothing could have gotten me off the plane and out of my first Qatar Airways QSuite experience last year, but I’m glad I made it to the airline’s Al Safwa First Lounge in Doha. Restaurant-style a la carte dining in an airport lounge always feels like the ultimate luxury to me (served here from a live open kitchen), especially when you can sit down for a meal after a long, hot shower. Better yet, add a visit to the QSpa, where spa treatments come with access to a thermal jacuzzi and relaxation area. The only downside is how easy it is to forget you’re in an airport; I think we almost missed our connecting flight.

-Nina Ruggiero, senior editorial director

Delta Lounge at LAX

The Delta Lounge at LAX is always a perfect stop before boarding a flight back to New York. There’s loads of seating to relax in, a semi-outdoor area to get some fresh air, a beautiful bar and great dining options.

-Christine Burroni, senior news editor