An airport lounge is a private space after security where you wait for your flight. Instead of a chaotic departure hall, you get proper seating, complimentary food and drinks, free Wi-Fi, charging points and quieter surroundings. Most lounges also offer newspapers, work areas and washrooms, and the larger ones add showers and a bar. You pay for a single visit. Lounges usually allow you to stay for up to three hours before departure.

Most UK airport lounges cost between £30 and £50 for a single visit, booked in advance for one adult. The cheapest start at around £29.99, while longer three- to six-hour stays at the big airports can reach £75 to £80. Prices change by airport, lounge and date, so this guide breaks them down airport by airport.

You do not need a business class ticket or airline status to use one. Almost every major UK airport has at least one lounge, and many have several across different terminals. They are managed by a mix of operators, such as Aspire, Escape, No1, Plaza Premium, and Clubrooms. Because each lounge sets its own price, the cost of a visit can swing widely from one airport to the next, and even between two lounges in the same terminal. The rest of this guide shows what you can expect to pay at each UK airport, then explains why the prices vary so much.

How Much Do Airport Lounges Cost in the UK?

Price table by airport

The table lists lounges you can book per visit through Enjoy Travel. Some airports also have airline or members-only lounges, such as Emirates, British Airways or 1903 at Manchester, which are not open to book per visit and so are not priced here.

A closer look at lounge prices, airport by airport

Heathrow has the widest choice, with eleven bookable lounges across four terminals under brands like Plaza Premium, No1, Club Aspire, My Lounge and Clubrooms. Standard entry costs from £44 for one adult, up to £52 at Clubrooms in Terminal 3. A longer three- to six-hour stay costs £75 to £76.

Gatwick offers nine lounges across the North and South terminals. Prices start from £40 for the Club Aspire in the South Terminal and the My Lounge in the North, and reach £52 at Clubrooms. A three- to six-hour Plaza Premium stay costs £75.

Manchester has five lounges you can book per visit, across Terminals 2 and 3, from two brands: Aspire and Escape. The Aspire Lounge in Terminal 3 is the cheapest way in, from about £38 for one adult. The Aspire Lounge in Terminal 2 costs from about £47, and the Escape Lounges in both terminals cost from about £49. The Executive by Escape Lounges in Terminal 2 is the premium option, from £56.99 booked in advance.

Stansted has one main bookable lounge, the Escape Lounge, from £29.99 for one adult, with most dates at £34.99. Children aged 3 to 15 pay £17.49, and children under 2 go free. It is one of the better value options in the table.

Edinburgh has two lounges bookable with Enjoy Travel. The Aspire Lounge costs £47 for one adult, and the Turkish Airlines Lounge by Plaza Premium is £49. A longer three- to six-hour stay at the Turkish Airlines Lounge costs £80.

Birmingham has six lounges in its single terminal, and three can be booked through Enjoy Travel: the Aspire Lounge South from £44, the No1 Lounge from £46 and Clubrooms from £48, all for one adult. Luxe by Aspire (from £52.99) and Suite by Aspire (from £62.99) are booked through the airport, and the Emirates Lounge is for Emirates and Qantas premium passengers only.

Glasgow has the UpperDeck Lounge, bookable from £34 for one adult, open daily from 05:00 to 20:30. Other lounges operate airside, including Lomond, British Airways and Emirates, but only the UpperDeck is open to book per visit here.

Luton has two bookable lounges, the My Lounge from £42 for one adult and the No1 Lounge from £44. Both keep prices close together, so there is little to choose between them on cost.

Bristol has the Escape Lounge, from £29.99 per person, open from 03:30 to 19:30 daily. Infants under 3 go free. At under £30, it is one of the cheapest lounges in the whole table, matching Stansted.

Newcastle has the Aspire Lounge, bookable from £46.99 for one adult. The terminal also has premium Aspire areas, Luxe by Aspire and Suite by Aspire, though the standard Aspire Lounge is the one you book here.

East Midlands has the Escape Lounge, £49 for one adult, open from 03:30 to 18:30. It is located airside after security, opposite the departure gates, so you settle in once you are through.

Liverpool has the Aspire Lounge, bookable from £46.99 for one adult. It includes an adults-only premium area, Luxe by Aspire, within the same space.

Aberdeen has the Northern Lights Executive Lounge, from £32 for one adult. The airport also has British Airways and Eastern Airways lounges, but those have restricted access and are not open to book per visit.

Why do prices vary so much by airport and lounge?

The table shows a wide gap, from £29.99 at Stansted and Bristol to £56.99 at Manchester’s Executive lounge, and higher again for longer stays. A few things drive that difference.

The operator sets the price. Each lounge is run by a brand such as Aspire, Escape, No1, Plaza Premium or Clubrooms, and each one prices its own space. Two lounges in the same terminal can charge different rates because different companies run them, offering different facilities inside.

Another differentiator is demand. Busy airports and busy times cost more because space is limited and lounges fill up. A lounge at a major hub like Heathrow or Gatwick tends to charge more than one at a smaller regional airport, where fewer people are trying to get in.

The terminal and the lounge itself matter too. A larger lounge with a full bar, hot food, and shower rooms costs more than a smaller one with simple seating and snacks. A single-lounge terminal gives you no cheaper option to fall back on, while a terminal with several lounges lets you compare and pick a lower rate. Premium spaces and longer three- to six-hour stays are at the top of the range.

The date and time can change the price, too. Rates move with demand, so an early weekend departure in summer can cost more than a quiet midweek morning. Booking ahead is the way to secure the lower rate.

Escape Lounge pricing (Manchester, Stansted, East Midlands)

The Escape Lounge is one of the most searched lounge brands in the UK, and it appears at several airports at very different prices. Here is what a single adult visit costs at the three airports people ask about most, booked in advance through Enjoy Travel.

At Manchester, the Escape Lounge costs from £49 for one adult. You will find it in both Terminal 2 and Terminal 3, with the Terminal 2 lounge open from 03:00 and the Terminal 3 lounge from 04:00. Manchester also has the cheaper Aspire Lounges from about £38, and the premium Executive by Escape from £56.99, so the standard Escape sits in the middle.

At Stansted, the Escape Lounge is the main lounge and costs from £29.99 for one adult, though most dates are priced at £34.99. Children aged 3 to 15 pay a lower rate, and children under 2 go free. That makes Stansted one of the better value Escape Lounges in the table.

At East Midlands, the Escape Lounge costs £49 for one adult and opens from 03:30 to 18:30. You will find it airside after security, so you clear the queues first and then settle in.

The same Escape brand can cost £29.99 at one airport and £49 at another, driven by demand and the size of each location. If you fly from Bristol, the Escape Lounge there also starts from £29.99, matching Stansted at the lower end.

What you get for the price, and how to pay less

For your fee, a lounge gives you comfortable seating away from the main terminal, complimentary food and drinks, free Wi-Fi and charging points. Most include soft and alcoholic drinks, hot and cold food, newspapers and clean washrooms, and larger lounges add a bar and shower rooms. You usually stay for up to three hours before your flight.

There are simple ways to pay less. Book in advance rather than paying on the day, because pre-booked rates are lower and your place is reserved. Travel at off-peak times, since early weekend and summer departures cost more than quiet weekday mornings. Bring children on their lower rate, and remember that infants often go free. If your airport has several lounges, compare them, because the cheapest can be well below the most expensive in the same terminal.

*Prices correct as of October 2026

Frequently asked questions

How much is the lounge at Manchester Airport?

Manchester has five lounges you can book per visit. The Aspire Lounge in Terminal 3 costs from about £38 for one adult, the Aspire in Terminal 2 from about £47, the Escape Lounges in both terminals from about £49, and The Executive by Escape in Terminal 2 from £56.99 booked in advance. Prices are for a single adult booked through Enjoy Travel and cover up to three hours before your flight.

How much is the lounge at Stansted Airport?

Stansted has one main lounge, the Escape Lounge, and it costs from £29.99 for one adult, though most dates are priced at £34.99. Children aged 3 to 15 pay a lower rate, and children under 2 go free. Booking ahead holds the lower price and secures your place at busy times.

How much is the Escape Lounge at East Midlands Airport?

The Escape Lounge at East Midlands costs £49 for one adult, booked in advance through Enjoy Travel. It opens from 03:30 to 18:30 and is located airside after security. Children are usually cheaper than the adult rate, so a family visit costs less per child than the headline figure.

How much is the lounge at Bristol Airport?

Bristol Airport has the Escape Lounge, which costs from £29.99 per person, booked in advance through Enjoy Travel. It opens from 03:30 to 19:30 daily, and infants under 3 go free. That makes Bristol one of the cheapest airport lounges in the UK.

How much is the lounge at Heathrow Airport?

Heathrow has eleven bookable lounges across its four terminals. Standard entry costs from £44 for one adult, up to £52 at the Clubrooms lounge in Terminal 3. A longer three- to six-hour stay costs £75 to £76. Prices vary by terminal, so check the lounge in the terminal you fly from.

Can I pay for a lounge on the day?

Sometimes, but booking ahead is the safer choice. Some lounges accept walk-in guests when space is available, though a walk-in place is never guaranteed and can cost more. Booking in advance holds your place and locks the lower rate, which matters at busy times when lounges fill up.

Is it cheaper to book a lounge in advance or on the day?

Booking in advance is cheaper. Pre-booked rates are lower than paying at the door, and your place is held, so you avoid the risk of a full lounge at a busy time. Walk-in prices can be higher, and a walk-in space is never guaranteed. Booking ahead gives you the lower rate and a secured seat.

Check live prices and book your lounge

Lounge prices change depending on the airport, the lounge and the date, so the figures here are a guide to what you can expect to pay. For the current price at your airport and time, check live lounge prices and book your place in a few minutes, with free cancellation on many lounges.