Best Airports to Work From

ANA Lounge in Terminal 1 for the best overall setup, or Living Spot for a free casual workspace

Relax Zone in Terminal 2 for the best free setup, or FastTrack Lounge for the best premium work environment

Dedicated work areas in Gates F and G, or AirportCity Space for longer focused sessions

Ezeiza Lounge for the best airside setup, or VIPCLUB International Departures for a premium pre-flight workspace

Escape Lounge for the best overall setup, or window counter seating for the best free option

American Express Lounge in Terminal 2 or Centurion Club in Terminal 1 for the best overall setup

Infinity Lounge in Terminal 2 or Library Lounge in Terminal 1, or gate counters for the best free option

Plaza Premium Lounge T3 for non-Schengen, Plaza Premium Lounge T1 for Schengen, or window counters for the best free option

Centurion Lounge in Terminal 2, Air France - KLM Lounge in International A, or window counters for the best free option

BAC Credomatic Lounge for the best overall setup, or gate seating with power for the best free option

LATAM Lounge Santiago in Terminal 2 or The Lounge Domestic Lounge in Terminal 1

Terminal 3 is usually one of the best public-terminal options at Changi for laptop work, thanks to its strong seating mix, broad coverage and calmer corners away from the main flow areas.

Strata Lounge for the best overall setup, or window counter seating for the best free option

Concourses A and B are usually the strongest public work area at BWI now, especially with the new connector and the broad seating footprint in the Southwest side of the terminal.

Aena work areas in T1 for the best free setup, or any of the T1 VIP lounges for the strongest overall work environment

Dorado Lounge for the best overall setup, or gate window counters in Terminal 1 for the best free option

Terminal C is usually one of the better public-terminal options at Logan for laptop work, thanks to its mix of seating, waiting space and a slightly easier layout for finding a usable spot.

Terminal D is usually one of the best public-terminal options at IAH for laptop work because it tends to offer broader waiting areas and a more comfortable layout for longer dwell times.

The Club LIM for the best overall setup, or gate seating for the best free option

Terminal C is usually the best public-terminal option at MCO for laptop work, thanks to its newer layout and more comfortable waiting areas.

The North Satellite is usually one of the better public areas at SEA for laptop work because of its modern seating and more comfortable layout.

Concourse C/D is usually the strongest public area at Dulles for laptop work because it offers broad seating zones and a more practical gate-area layout.

Terminal 2 is usually the strongest public-terminal option at Reagan National for laptop work because it offers broader seating areas and a more practical concourse layout.

Terminal 3 is usually the strongest public-terminal option at DXB for laptop work, mainly because it offers more seating choice, broader concourse space and a better chance of finding a workable spot away from the busiest flows.

Terminal 1 is usually the stronger public-terminal option at Frankfurt if you need to work on a laptop, mainly because it offers more seating zones and more choice if one area feels crowded.

nasmiles Lounge or the SkyTeam Lounge in Terminal 1 for the strongest overall setup

Terminal 3 and Terminal 4 are often among the better public-terminal options at LAX for laptop use, thanks to more modern seating layouts and a better chance of finding dwell space.

Terminal 5 is usually one of the best public-terminal options at JFK for getting work done, thanks to more generous seating and a generally more laptop-friendly layout.

Terminal 2E is one of the better public-terminal options at CDG for laptop work, especially if you can find seating away from the busiest boarding clusters.

Plaza Premium Lounge or SkyTeam Lounge in T1, or gate counter seating for the best free option

The best public work spots at CLT are usually the integrated-power seating zones in Concourses A, B and C, where the airport specifically lists built-in power and USB seating.

The official Power Stations are the strongest public work option at O'Hare, especially in Terminals 1 and 3 where there are multiple listed locations.

Terminal D is usually the strongest public-terminal option at DFW for laptop work, mainly because it offers broader waiting areas and a better chance of finding a comfortable seat away from the main flow.

Concourse A is usually one of the better public-terminal options at DEN for laptop work, thanks to its charging stations, work surfaces and generally easier seating layout.

Terminal 3 is usually the better public-terminal option at LAS for laptop work, thanks to broader waiting areas and a better chance of finding comfortable seating.

Terminal 2 is one of the safer public-terminal bets for laptop use, especially around larger seating zones and food outlets where you are more likely to find table space and nearby charging.

Terminal 4 is usually the best public-terminal option at Madrid-Barajas for laptop work, mainly because it offers more concourse space and a better chance of finding usable seating.

Terminal 2 is usually the better public-terminal option at Munich if you need to work on a laptop, thanks to its broad waiting areas and a better chance of finding comfortable seating.

Terminal A is usually one of the better public-terminal options at Newark thanks to its newer layout and more comfortable waiting areas.

Terminals D and E are usually the best public-terminal areas at PHL for laptop work because they combine solid Wi-Fi, broad charging availability and more useful table-style seating.

Air New Zealand Wellington Regional Lounge for the best overall setup, or gate counter seating for the best free option

Bidvest Premier Lounge for international flights or Bidvest Domestic Lounge for domestic departures

Concourse B is the obvious best public work area at MEM, especially around the central seating zones where the renovation added more comfortable seating and charging access.

Lounge 2 around Pier D is often one of the better public areas at Schiphol for laptop work, thanks to its mix of seating, dwell space and a decent chance of nearby power.

Plaza Premium Lounge in Terminal 1D, or Aspire Nairobi in Terminal 1B

SAS Lounge Domestic or SAS Lounge International for the best overall setup, or window counters for the best free option

Global Lounge in either terminal for the best overall setup, or Copa Club if you already have access

Concourses on the domestic side, especially around larger seating zones away from the busiest boarding gates, are usually the best public options for laptop work at ATL.

The Barbara Jordan Terminal is the clear best public work area at AUS, especially around gate seating and food-adjacent waiting zones where you have the best chance of finding a usable seat and nearby power.

MERA Business Lounge in Terminal 3 or the Terminal 4 lounges for the most dependable work setup

Terminal 3 is usually the strongest public-terminal option at Haneda for laptop work, mainly because it offers broad seating coverage and a better chance of finding a comfortable place to sit before an international flight.

Gate-area seating in Terminal 3 is usually the best public option at SZX for laptop use, mainly because the airport operates from one large terminal and the better seating clusters are concentrated there.

Skyway Premium Lounge on the international side, or MMA2 VIP Lounge for domestic flights