The airport lounge is your reward for successfully navigating check-in, security, and sometimes long lines at immigration. Tucked away from the low-level chaos that is every airport terminal (even in the nicest airports), the lounge is a place to decompress from getting to and through the airport; a temporary office, a chance to shower, work out, or have a genuinely good meal. But these privileges aren’t available to everyone. Access to an airport lounge depends on airline status, what class you’re flying, and any travel credit cards you might hold that include lounge entry. And lounges vary greatly in design and amenities. Every lounge offers basics like WiFi, comfortable seating, and something to eat, but these six lounges are also genuinely well-designed, with lush plants, granite bathrooms, and even nap pods.Delta’s One lounge, which opened in June 2024 at JFK, got a design boost from Missoni; foodie-favorite Turkish Airlines lounge in Istanbul has vases of fresh flowers and live-cooking stations; and Atlanta’s stunner of an Amex Lounge boasts greenery everywhere. Whether you’re on a long layover or zipping in for a quick bite to eat, these six airport lounges are so gorgeous, airy, and welcoming that you’ll be tempted to linger—just don’t miss your flight.Find more travel inspiration here: