Stansted Airport Lounges

London Stansted Airport is the third-busiest airport in London and the fourth-busiest airport overall in the UK. It’s a major hub for European travellers, with a network route to other European countries that’s unrivalled in the UK. Impressively, it has routes to more European cities than almost any other airport in the continent – only topped by Munich Airport. This has made it a popular destination for European visitors, with an increasing number of visitors per year. Stansted welcomed 27 million visitors per year pre-pandemic, and an encouraging 23.3 million passengers in 2022. It’s one of the airports to recover the best in the UK after the pandemic, an impressive feat for a relatively small airport. Stansted projects the numbers to only increase over the next year – if you’ve got a holiday coming up, it’s the perfect opportunity to treat yourself to a relaxing pre-flight experience. Swap the busy restaurants, cafes, and waiting areas for an exclusive place to eat, drink, and relax.

There’s only one airport lounge at Stansted Airport, the Escape Lounge, which takes out the guesswork when choosing your preferred spot. There’s everything you could need, from complimentary food and drinks to magazines and newspapers. We recommend getting there early enough to take advantage of the full three hours allocated time slot – unwind with your book in the air-conditioned lounge or toast a glass of fizz to a special journey ahead with a loved one. Book online with FHR today for a seamless booking process, unbeatable price, and memorable airport experience.

Lounges at Stansted Airport

About Stansted’s Escape Lounge

Treat yourself to a slice of luxury in Stansted’s premium Escape Lounge. Kick back, relax, and enjoy your layover or toast to a special journey ahead with a loved one. It’s a space to feel special, catered for, and relax away from the crowds. Passengers can make the most of this exclusive experience for a maximum of 3 hours prior to the scheduled departure of your flight – book in advance to avoid disappointment.

Who gets access to the Escape Lounge?

The Stansted Escape Lounge welcomes anyone, regardless of ticket class and airline. It’s the perfect opportunity to treat yourself or the family to a relaxing experience – a change from the usual pre-flight hustle and bustle. Be sure to pre-book for prices starting from £29.99, however most prices sit at £34.99. It’s a worthwhile for the complimentary drinks, food, fast wifi, and entertainment. Those with memberships with PriorityPass, DragonPass, Lounge Key, and other lounge access cardholders get free access to the Stansted Escape Lounge. However, it is subject to availability.

Are children allowed in the Escape Lounge?

Yes, children are more than welcome to join the grown ups in the Escape Lounge. There are plenty of soft drinks for them to enjoy, and we’re sure they’ll love picking at the snacks, sandwiches, and baked goods. Children aged 2-and-under get free admission, while those aged between 3 and 15 get a discounted rate of £17.49. The older kids of the group, aged 16 and over, will pay the standard adult rate.

What are the food and drink services at the Escape Lounge?

When you visit Stansted’s Escape Lounge, make sure you come hungry. The food is prepared fresh throughout the day, ensuring you get the best quality and taste to fuel your journey ahead. For breakfast, expect a hot spread of back bacon, sausages, baked beans, roasted tomatoes, scrambled eggs, hash browns, and toast. There are vegan sausages, too. Mix it up and try out the cold buffet for refreshing yoghurt and fruit, a selection of cereals, and filling porridge. Unlimited coffee, tea, and juice is a given, too. For lunch and dinner, the selection goes beyond what you’d expect of a buffet. While the exact meals depend on the season and are subject to change, expect crisps, tortilla chips with salsa, and cheese and biscuits for snacks, and fill up on sandwiches – there’s one vegetarian option and two non-vegetarian options. On colder days when you’re craving something warming, try out the assortment of soups – including mushrooms, leek and potato, and tomato and basil – as well as meals like beef casserole, chickpea curry, and pasta pomodoro. In terms of drinks, treat yourself to your favourite alcoholic drink to unwind before your flight – there’s even fizz.

What else is on offer at the Escape Lounge?

• Wifi
• Air-conditioned lounge
• Disabled access
• Flight information
• Newspapers and magazines
• Remote working stations
• Charging stations
• Television and lounging areas

Location

You’ll find the Escape Lounge in the Stansted main departure lounge. Make your way through security checks and the duty-free area and you’ll the entrance to the lounge between Pret a Manger and Terracotta Italian Kitchen.

Opening times

Stansted’s Escape Lounge is open between 4am and 8.30pm. Consider these opening hours when booking your slot – you can utilise the lounge facilities for three hours before your departure flight. The lounge stops serving food and drinks thirty minutes prior to closing time.

Dress code

The dress code at Stansted’s Escape Lounge is smart casual – be sure to avoid vests, fancy dress, and sports clothes. Visitors can wear shorts, but they must be tailored.