Aberdeen Airport Lounges
Aberdeen Airport · Aberdeen, United Kingdom
Aberdeen Airport has 2 lounges, both airside on the first floor near Gate 1. The Northern Lights Executive Lounge opens from 04:00 and takes Priority Pass, DragonPass, SkyTeam status or a pass booked on LoungeDeal; the British Airways Lounge is for BA and oneworld status holders and premium passengers only.
Content updated October 30, 2026
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Last updated October 30, 2026
Best lounges at Aberdeen Airport
The Northern Lights Executive Lounge
The Northern Lights Executive Lounge is the only Aberdeen lounge open to everyone: Priority Pass, DragonPass, SkyTeam Elite Plus, paid entry or a LoungeDeal pass. It is on the first floor near Gate 1 with runway views, and opens at 04:00 every day, closing between 17:30 and 19:00 depending on the day.
British Airways Lounge
The British Airways Lounge opened in May 2018 in the terminal extension, on the first floor by Gate 1, with runway-facing seats and a granite-topped bar. It admits BA Silver and Gold members, oneworld Sapphire and business-class passengers, and stays open until the last BA departure.
Every Aberdeen Airport lounge: 1 bookable on LoungeDeal
The Northern Lights Executive Lounge is the main airside lounge at Aberdeen Airport, on the lower level near gate 1. It has the widest access of any ABZ lounge — Priority Pass, DragonPass…
The British Airways Lounge at Aberdeen Airport sits airside in the main terminal, after security. It serves BA and oneworld passengers — eligible oneworld Sapphire status holders and…
Aberdeen Airport lounges at a glance
| Lounge | Terminal | Who gets in | Hours | LoungeDeal pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Northern Lights Executive Lounge | Main Terminal | LoungeDeal · DragonPass · Priority Pass | Mon-Wed 04:00-19:00, Thu-Fri 04:00-18:… | from $35.95 |
| British Airways Lounge | Main Terminal | oneworld | Mon-Fri 04:30 – last BA departure, Sat… | — |
Aberdeen Airport lounges by terminal
Main Terminal
Aberdeen Airport has one passenger terminal with a single departure lounge after security. Both lounges sit side by side on the first floor of the terminal extension in the Gate 1 area, reached by stairs or lift.
- —Northern Lights Executive Lounge: Mon–Wed 04:00–19:00, Thu–Fri 04:00–18:30, Sat 04:00–17:30, Sun 04:00–19:00
- —British Airways Lounge: Mon–Fri from 04:30, Sat–Sun from 05:30, until the last BA departure
- —Northern Lights takes Priority Pass, DragonPass, SkyTeam status and LoungeDeal passes
- —No landside lounge; clear security first
How to get lounge access at Aberdeen Airport
Aberdeen Airport keeps lounge access simple. The Northern Lights Executive Lounge is the open-access lounge, taking memberships, SkyTeam status and pay-per-visit passes; the British Airways Lounge is limited to BA and oneworld status holders and premium-cabin passengers and does not sell entry.
LoungeDeal pass
LoungeDeal sells passes for the Northern Lights Executive Lounge, so you can book a visit without status or a membership. The live price shows in the booking flow before you pay.
LoungeDealPriority Pass
Priority Pass is accepted at the Northern Lights Executive Lounge, the one Priority Pass lounge at Aberdeen. Priority Pass lists shorter hours than the airport on some days, so arrive with a margin before closing.
Priority PassDragonPass
DragonPass also covers the Northern Lights Executive Lounge near Gate 1. It does not open the British Airways Lounge.
DragonPassSkyTeam status or business ticket
SkyTeam Elite Plus members and SkyTeam business passengers, for example on KLM's Amsterdam flights, are admitted to the Northern Lights Executive Lounge.
SkyTeamBritish Airways & oneworld
The British Airways Lounge admits BA Executive Club Silver and Gold members, oneworld Sapphire and Emerald members and business-class passengers on BA flights. It does not take Priority Pass, DragonPass or paid entry.
British Airways
oneworldAberdeen Airport lounge tips
Check the closing time
- —Northern Lights closes at 19:00 Mon–Wed and Sun, 18:30 Thu–Fri and 17:30 on Saturday.
- —On an evening departure, check the day's closing time before you book.
- —The BA lounge follows the BA schedule and stays open until the last BA flight leaves.
Getting there
- —Both lounges are on the first floor in the Gate 1 area of the departure lounge.
- —On 30 October 2026 the airport said the first-floor lift was out of service; passengers needing help should contact the lounge before travelling.
- —Both lounges are after security only; Aberdeen Airport has no landside lounge.
Which lounge is yours
- —Flying BA with Silver or Gold status or in business class: the British Airways Lounge.
- —Holding Priority Pass, DragonPass or SkyTeam Elite Plus: Northern Lights.
- —No status or membership: book Northern Lights on LoungeDeal.
Aberdeen Airport lounges: frequently asked questions
Aberdeen Airport has 2 lounges, both airside on the first floor near Gate 1: the Northern Lights Executive Lounge and the British Airways Lounge. 1 of them, Northern Lights, can be booked on LoungeDeal; the BA lounge is for eligible BA and oneworld passengers.
Yes. Priority Pass works at the Northern Lights Executive Lounge at Aberdeen Airport, on the first floor near Gate 1. It is the only Priority Pass lounge there; DragonPass is accepted at the same lounge, and the British Airways Lounge takes neither.
The Northern Lights Executive Lounge at Aberdeen Airport is airside, after security. Walk through the departure lounge to the Gate 1 area and go up to the first floor of the terminal extension, where the lounge has runway views.
The Northern Lights Executive Lounge at Aberdeen Airport opens at 04:00 daily and closes at 19:00 Monday to Wednesday and Sunday, 18:30 Thursday and Friday, and 17:30 on Saturday, per the airport. Priority Pass may list different hours.
Yes. The British Airways Lounge at Aberdeen Airport opened in May 2018 on the first floor near Gate 1. It admits BA Silver and Gold members, oneworld Sapphire and business-class passengers, from 04:30 on weekdays and 05:30 at weekends until the last BA departure.
No. The Eastern Airways Lounge at Aberdeen Airport closed when Eastern Airways stopped flying on 27 October 2025, according to the UK Civil Aviation Authority. The Northern Lights Executive Lounge is now the lounge open to all passengers.
Yes. The Northern Lights Executive Lounge is Aberdeen Airport's VIP lounge open to all passengers, with complimentary food and drinks and runway views on the first floor near Gate 1. The British Airways Lounge is the airline's own lounge for status holders and premium passengers.
No code is needed for the Northern Lights Executive Lounge at Aberdeen Airport: LoungeDeal shows the live pass price in the booking flow before you pay. We found no NHS or other discount scheme on Aberdeen Airport's lounge pages (checked 30 October 2026).
No. Aberdeen Airport's official lounge page lists only two lounges, the Northern Lights Executive Lounge and the British Airways Lounge (checked 30 October 2026). Northern Lights is the one open to Priority Pass, DragonPass and LoungeDeal pass holders.
Yes. Aberdeen Airport's Northern Lights Executive Lounge can be booked on LoungeDeal or paid for at entry, with no status or membership needed. The British Airways Lounge does not sell entry; it needs BA or oneworld status or a business-class ticket.
Sources
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