Heathrow Airport Lounges
Heathrow Airport · London, United Kingdom
We track 41 lounges at London Heathrow (LHR) across Terminals 2, 3, 4 and 5. Most are airline lounges for Star Alliance, oneworld, SkyTeam and other carriers' premium passengers, alongside independent No1 and Plaza Premium lounges you can enter with a pass, no status needed.
Fact checked by LoungeDeal on October 13, 2026
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Three bookable lounges at LHR, picked fresh each day — or browse the full directory below.
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Our editorial team reviews every Heathrow Airport lounge against first-hand visit notes, verified Google Maps ratings, and official access rules from Priority Pass, DragonPass and the airline alliances. Editor's picks are independent — never paid placements — and this guide is updated as lounges open, close, renovate or change access policies.
Last verified October 13, 2026
Best lounges at Heathrow Airport
Cathay Pacific First Class Lounge
The Cathay Pacific First Class Lounge in Terminal 3 carries the highest review score among the Heathrow lounges we track. It is for oneworld Emerald members and First Class passengers, and lists showers, hot and cold food, a full bar and a business centre.
No1 Lounge (Terminal 3)
No1 Lounge in Terminal 3 is open daily 05:00–22:00 and needs no airline status. It has a hot and cold buffet, house wine, beer and spirits, and Wi-Fi; champagne and cocktails cost extra. Maximum stay is 3 hours.
Air France Lounge
Air France opened its own Terminal 4 lounge on 7 July 2026, near Gate 6. It has runway views, a dining area, a staffed bar with champagne and French wines, two showers and a Clarins treatment room, for Air France premium passengers and eligible KLM and SkyTeam travellers.
British Airways Concorde Room
The British Airways Concorde Room in Terminal 5 is the airline's flagship lounge at Heathrow, open to eligible oneworld passengers. It lists showers, a complimentary full-service restaurant, a full bar, power outlets and a phone-call area.
Every Heathrow Airport lounge: 8 bookable on LoungeDeal
Blush Lounge sits airside in Terminal 4, next to Gate 2, and is open daily 07:00–22:30. It covers the basics well: Wi-Fi, complimentary snacks, hot and cold food, and a full bar including…
No1 Heathrow sits airside in Terminal 3, open daily 05:00–22:00. You get a complimentary hot and cold buffet, house wine, beer and spirits, and free Wi-Fi. The max stay is 3 hours.
Airside in Terminal 4, this lounge serves international departures from 05:00 to 22:00. You get a hot buffet, complimentary house wine, beer and spirits, Wi-Fi, and power outlets. The…
Sitting airside in Terminal 5, this arrivals lounge gives you a hot and cold buffet plus a fully complimentary bar — house wine, beer and spirits included. Wi-Fi and TV keep you connected…
The Aer Lingus Lounge at London Heathrow is centrally located, a few minutes from the security checkpoint, with floor-to-ceiling windows offering panoramic views of the southern runway, per…
It also welcomes Priority Pass members, who should pre-book to guarantee admission. It lists complimentary snacks and cold and hot buffets with soft drinks, house wine, beer and liquor;…
The Gulf Air Falcon Gold Lounge is at London Heathrow. Our facts categorise access as paid entry. It offers complimentary snacks and a complimentary hot buffet, with complimentary soft…
The Emirates Lounge at London Heathrow welcomes Emirates passengers. Our facts list complimentary cold and hot buffets, soft drinks and a full bar. Our facts don't specify the terminal or…
The United Arrivals Lounge at London Heathrow is an arrivals lounge for Business Class passengers arriving on United, Air Canada and South African Airways, giving them a place to shower and…
The United VIP Lounge, formerly the Global First Lounge, is in Heathrow Terminal 2, the Queen's Terminal. Our facts list cold and hot buffets, a complimentary full-service restaurant and a…
The Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse is Virgin Atlantic's flagship lounge at Heathrow, per its description. Our facts list complimentary snacks and cold and hot buffets, soft drinks and a full…
The Virgin Atlantic Revivals Lounge is at London Heathrow Terminal 3, per its description. It's an arrivals lounge for premium passengers arriving in the morning on Virgin Atlantic and…
The Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounge is in Heathrow Terminal 2B, on the Departure Level between gates B44 and B46. Per our facts, it's open to Star Alliance Gold status holders and Business…
Air France opened its own Heathrow lounge in Terminal 4 on 7 July 2026, its first Air France-branded lounge at Heathrow in 17 years. It covers over 750 m² with nearly 150 seats and runway…
The American Airlines Admirals Club is in Heathrow Terminal 3, on the Departures Level in Lounge Area H, after security. Per our facts, it's open to oneworld Sapphire status holders and…
American Airlines' Arrivals Lounge is landside in Heathrow Terminal 3: exit to the right of the Customs Hall and go up to Level 2. It is for passengers arriving the same day on American…
The American Airlines International First Class Lounge is in Heathrow Terminal 3, on the Departures Level in Lounge Area H, after security. Per our facts, it's open to oneworld Emerald…
The British Airways Arrivals Lounge is in Heathrow Terminal 5, on Arrivals Level 1 (via the orange lifts), before security. Per our facts, it's open to oneworld Sapphire status holders and…
The British Airways Concorde Room is in Heathrow Terminal 5, in the South Concourse on Level 3, after security. Per our facts, it's open to eligible oneworld passengers (oneworld Sapphire…
The British Airways First Dining Room is at London Heathrow, an enclave within the broader British Airways Galleries First Lounge in Terminal 3, per its description. Per our facts, access…
British Airways' Galleries Club Lounge in Terminal 3 is in lounge zone F, open daily 05:00–22:00. It admits passengers in First, Club World and Club Europe, oneworld business class, British…
British Airways' Galleries First Lounge in Terminal 3 is in lounge zone F, open daily 05:00–22:00. It is for First Class passengers, British Airways Club Gold members and oneworld Emerald…
The British Airways Galleries North Club Lounge is in Heathrow Terminal 5, on Level 3 to the left after North Security, after security. Per our facts, it's open to oneworld Sapphire status…
The British Airways Galleries South First and Galleries Club Lounge is in Heathrow Terminal 5, in the South Concourse — First and Concorde Terrace on Level 3, Club on Level 4, after…
Cathay Pacific's Business Class Lounge is in Heathrow Terminal 3, Lounge C near Gate 11, one floor up. It is open 05:30–21:00, or until the last Cathay Pacific departure of the day. It…
The Cathay Pacific First Class Lounge is in Heathrow Terminal 3, at Gate 11, after security. Per our facts, it's open to oneworld Emerald status holders and First Class passengers. It lists…
The Lufthansa Business Lounge is in Heathrow Terminal 2A, in the departure area on level 5. Per our facts, it's open to Star Alliance Gold status holders and Business Class passengers. It…
The Lufthansa Senator Lounge is in Heathrow Terminal 2A, in the departure area on level 5. Per our facts, it's open to Star Alliance Gold status holders and Business Class passengers. It…
My Lounge sits airside in Heathrow Terminal 3, open 05:00–22:00 and accessible via DragonPass. It serves hot and cold food alongside alcoholic and soft drinks, and you must pre-book before…
The Qatar Airways Frequent Flyer Lounge is in Heathrow Terminal 4, on Level 2 opposite Gate 6, after security. Per our facts, it's open to oneworld Sapphire status holders and Business…
The Qatar Airways Premium Lounge is in Heathrow Terminal 4, opposite Gate 6, after security. Per our facts, it's open to oneworld Sapphire status holders and Business Class passengers. It…
Saudia opened its Heathrow lounge in Terminal 4 in April 2025, on the upper level above the Plaza Premium Lounge, closest to Gate 10. It is for Saudia First and Business Class passengers…
The SilverKris Lounge (Business Class) is in Heathrow Terminal 2B, on the Departure Level next to World Duty Free. Per our facts, it's open to Star Alliance Gold status holders and Business…
The SilverKris Lounge (First Class) is in Heathrow Terminal 2B, on the Departure Level next to World Duty Free. Per our facts, it's open to Star Alliance Gold status holders and First Class…
American Express's Centurion Lounge in Heathrow Terminal 3 opened in late 2021 as the first Centurion lounge in Europe. It is airside in Area A on Level 2, open daily 05:30–21:00, and…
The Qantas London Lounge is in Heathrow Terminal 3, in Lounge B near Gate 1, after security. Per our facts, it's open to oneworld Sapphire status holders and Business Class passengers. It…
United Club
★4.3The United Club is in Heathrow Terminal 2, on the Departure Level across from gate 46. Per our facts, it's open to Star Alliance Gold status holders and Business Class passengers. It lists…
Participating dining venues (1)
Not lounges — but eligible Priority Pass members can trade a lounge visit for a food and drink credit at these participating venues.
Big Smoke Taphouse and Kitchen
Dining benefits are set by Priority Pass and each venue and can change without notice. LoungeDeal passes are not valid at these venues.
Heathrow Airport lounges at a glance
| Lounge | Terminal | Who gets in | Hours | LoungeDeal pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blush Lounge by Plaza Premium Group | Terminal 4 | LoungeDeal · Priority Pass | Daily 07:00 – 22:30 | from $46.95 |
| Clubrooms | Terminal 3 | LoungeDeal · DragonPass | Daily 05:00 – 21:00 | from $35.95 |
| No1 Lounge (Terminal 2) | Terminal 2 | LoungeDeal · DragonPass | Daily 05:00 – 21:00 | from $38.95 |
| No1 Lounge (Terminal 3) | Terminal 3 | LoungeDeal · DragonPass | Daily 05:00 – 22:00 | from $38.95 |
| Plaza Premium Lounge (Arrivals, Terminal 3) | Terminal 3 | LoungeDeal · DragonPass | Daily 06:00 – 14:00 | from $39.95 |
| Plaza Premium Lounge (Departures, Terminal 4) | Terminal 4 | LoungeDeal · SkyTeam | Daily 05:00 – 22:00 | from $46.95 |
| Plaza Premium Lounge (Terminal 2) | Terminal 2 | LoungeDeal · DragonPass | Daily 05:00 – 21:30 | from $46.95 |
| Plaza Premium Lounge (Terminal 5) | Terminal 5 | LoungeDeal · DragonPass | Daily 04:45 – 21:30 | from $46.95 |
| Aer Lingus Lounge | — | — | — | — |
| Aspire Lounge And Spa | — | — | — | — |
| Gulf Air Falcon Gold Lounge | — | — | — | — |
| The Emirates Lounge | — | Emirates | — | — |
| United Arrivals Lounge | — | Star Alliance | — | — |
| United Global Services Lounge | Terminal 2 | United | — | — |
| Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse | — | Virgin Atlantic | — | — |
| Virgin Atlantic Revivals Lounge | Terminal 3 | Virgin Atlantic | — | — |
| Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounge | Terminal 2B | Star Alliance | Depends on flight schedule | — |
| Air France Lounge | Terminal 4 | SkyTeam | Daily 05:00 – 22:00 | — |
| American Airlines Admirals Club | Terminal 3 | oneworld | Daily 05:00 – 16:30 | — |
| American Airlines Arrivals Lounge | Terminal 3 | oneworld | Daily 06:30 – 14:00 | — |
| American Airlines International First Class Lounge | Terminal 3 | oneworld | Daily 05:00 – 16:30 | — |
| British Airways Arrivals Lounge | Terminal 5 | oneworld | Daily 05:00 – 14:00 | — |
| British Airways Concorde Room | Terminal 5 | oneworld | Daily 05:00 – 22:00 | — |
| British Airways First Dining Room | — | oneworld | — | — |
| British Airways Galleries Club Lounge (Terminal 3) | Terminal 3 | oneworld | Daily 05:00 – 22:00 | — |
| British Airways Galleries First Lounge (Terminal 3) | Terminal 3 | oneworld | Daily 05:00 – 22:00 | — |
| British Airways Galleries North Club Lounge | Terminal 5 | oneworld | Daily 05:00 – 22:00 | — |
| British Airways Galleries South First and Galleries Club Lounge | Terminal 5 | oneworld | Daily 05:00 – 22:00 | — |
| Cathay Pacific Business Class Lounge | Terminal 3 | oneworld | Daily 05:30 – 21:00 | — |
| Cathay Pacific First Class Lounge | Terminal 3 | oneworld | Daily 05:30 – 21:00 | — |
| Lufthansa Business Lounge | Terminal 2A | Star Alliance | MON 05:00-22:00 TUE 05:00-22:00 WED 05… | — |
| Lufthansa Senator Lounge | Terminal 2A | Star Alliance | MON 05:00-22:00 TUE 05:00-22:00 WED 05… | — |
| My Lounge (Pre-book Only) | Terminal 3 | DragonPass | Daily 05:00 – 22:00 | — |
| Qatar Airways Frequent Flyer Lounge | Terminal 4 | oneworld | Daily 05:00 – 22:00 | — |
| Qatar Airways Premium Lounge | Terminal 4 | oneworld | Daily 05:00 – 22:00 | — |
| Saudia Lounge | Terminal 4 | Saudia | — | — |
| SilverKris Lounge (Business Class) | T2B | Star Alliance | MON 05:30-22:00 TUE 05:30-22:00 WED 05… | — |
| SilverKris Lounge (First Class) | T2B | Star Alliance | MON 05:30-22:00 TUE 05:30-22:00 WED 05… | — |
| The Centurion Lounge | Terminal 3 | American Express | Daily 05:30 – 21:00 | — |
| The Qantas London Lounge | Terminal 3 | oneworld | — | — |
| United Club | Terminal 2 | Star Alliance | MON 05:00-22:00 TUE 05:00-22:00 WED 05… | — |
Heathrow Airport lounges by terminal
Terminal 2
Terminal 2, the Queen's Terminal, is Heathrow's Star Alliance home. Airline lounges here include the Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounge, United Club, the Lufthansa Senator and Business lounges, the SilverKris Business and First Class lounges, the Aer Lingus Lounge and United's arrivals lounge. Without status, the No1 Lounge and the Plaza Premium Lounge on Level 4 sell entry.
- —Star Alliance Gold status or a Business Class ticket reaches the airline lounges
- —Lufthansa runs both a Senator and a Business lounge in Terminal 2A
- —The No1 Lounge (05:00–21:00) and Plaza Premium Lounge (05:00–21:30) don't need status
- —United's arrivals lounge is open 06:00–14:00 for eligible arriving passengers
Terminal 3
Terminal 3 has the most lounges at Heathrow. oneworld airlines run the British Airways Galleries First and Club lounges, the American Airlines lounges and the Cathay Pacific First and Business lounges, alongside the Qantas, Emirates and Virgin Atlantic lounges and the American Express Centurion Lounge. Independents No1 Lounge, Clubrooms and My Lounge don't need status.
- —Clubrooms charges pass holders an extra fee at the door and admits ages 12 and over
- —My Lounge is pre-book only
- —Arriving passengers can use the Plaza Premium arrivals lounge and, if eligible, the American Airlines and Virgin Atlantic arrivals lounges
- —The Centurion Lounge is for American Express Platinum and Centurion cardholders
Terminal 4
Terminal 4 hosts the new Air France Lounge, the Qatar Airways Frequent Flyer and Premium lounges, the Saudia Lounge and the Gulf Air Falcon Gold Lounge. The Plaza Premium Lounge opposite Gates 10a/10b and the Blush Lounge near Gate 2 are the options without airline status.
- —The Air France Lounge opened on 7 July 2026 for Air France premium passengers and eligible KLM and SkyTeam travellers
- —Blush takes pass holders mostly 07:00–10:30 on weekdays
- —The Plaza Premium Lounge is open daily 05:00–22:00
- —Etihad's own lounge is closed for renovation; the Gulf Air Falcon Gold Lounge is open
Terminal 5
Terminal 5 is British Airways' home at Heathrow, with the Concorde Room, the Galleries North Club Lounge, the Galleries South First and Club Lounge and the BA Arrivals Lounge for eligible oneworld passengers. The Plaza Premium Lounge next to Gate A7 and Club Aspire don't need status.
- —The Plaza Premium Lounge is a departures lounge, open 04:45–21:30
- —Club Aspire closes on 16 November 2026 and is due to reopen as a No1 Lounge in spring 2027
- —The BA Arrivals Lounge is landside on Arrivals Level 1
- —The Concorde Room and Galleries lounges list showers and full bars
How to get lounge access at Heathrow Airport
How you get into a Heathrow lounge depends on the lounge. Most belong to airlines and alliances: Star Alliance in Terminal 2, oneworld across Terminals 3, 4 and 5, and Air France, KLM and SkyTeam in Terminal 4. The independent No1, Clubrooms, Plaza Premium and Blush lounges sell entry to anyone flying. Always check which terminal your lounge is in before you clear security.
Pay-in day pass
You can buy entry to the No1 lounges in Terminals 2 and 3, the Plaza Premium lounges in Terminals 2, 4 and 5 and the Terminal 3 arrivals hall, the Blush Lounge in Terminal 4 and Clubrooms in Terminal 3. Entry windows at Blush are limited for pass holders, and Clubrooms adds an entry fee at the door.
DragonPassPriority Pass
Priority Pass covers several of the independent lounges, including Blush in Terminal 4 and Club Aspire in Terminal 5 until it closes on 16 November 2026. Membership terms change, so check the Priority Pass app for your lounge and terminal before you travel.
Priority PassDragonPass
DragonPass covers the No1 lounges, Clubrooms (with a fee at the door) and the Plaza Premium lounges, including the Terminal 3 arrivals lounge. At Blush, DragonPass entry is limited to set windows, mostly weekday mornings.
DragonPassAirline & alliance lounges
Star Alliance Gold reaches the Terminal 2 airline lounges. oneworld Sapphire or Emerald reaches the British Airways, American Airlines, Cathay Pacific, Qantas and Qatar Airways lounges in Terminals 3, 4 and 5. Flying Blue Elite Plus and eligible SkyTeam passengers can use the Air France Lounge in Terminal 4. Emirates, Virgin Atlantic, Saudia and Gulf Air run lounges for their own premium passengers and members.
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Star Alliance
SkyTeam
EmiratesBusiness & First class ticket
A premium-cabin ticket opens the matching airline lounge: Business or First for the Star Alliance and SkyTeam lounges, Business for most oneworld lounges, and First for the First Class lounges. Check the entry rules on each lounge page.
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Mind the terminal
- —Heathrow's lounges are spread across Terminals 2, 3, 4 and 5, so pick a lounge in the terminal you're flying from before you clear security.
- —Terminal 2 is Star Alliance, Terminals 3 and 5 are mostly oneworld and British Airways, and Terminal 4 has the Air France, Qatar Airways, Saudia and Gulf Air lounges.
Without status
- —The No1, Plaza Premium, Blush and Clubrooms lounges sell entry, so you don't need airline status.
- —Blush admits pass holders only at set times (Monday–Thursday 07:00–10:30), so check your departure time first.
- —Clubrooms charges an extra fee at the door on top of your pass and admits ages 12 and over.
Changes this year
- —Air France opened its own Terminal 4 lounge on 7 July 2026.
- —Club Aspire in Terminal 5 closes on 16 November 2026 and is due to reopen as a No1 Lounge in spring 2027.
- —Etihad's Terminal 4 lounge is closed for renovation until 2027.
Arrivals lounges
- —Plaza Premium runs an arrivals lounge in Terminal 3, open 06:00–14:00, with showers.
- —British Airways (Terminal 5), American Airlines and Virgin Atlantic (Terminal 3) and United (Terminal 2) run arrivals lounges for eligible arriving passengers.
Heathrow Airport lounges: frequently asked questions
We track 41 lounges at London Heathrow (LHR) across Terminals 2, 3, 4 and 5. Most are airline lounges for Star Alliance, oneworld, SkyTeam and other carriers' premium passengers. The rest are independent lounges, such as the No1 and Plaza Premium lounges, that anyone flying can pay to use.
Yes, at several of the independent lounges, including Blush in Terminal 4 and Club Aspire in Terminal 5 until it closes on 16 November 2026. Blush limits card-holder entry to set windows, so check the Priority Pass app for your lounge and terminal before you travel.
Yes. You can buy entry to the No1 lounges in Terminals 2 and 3, the Plaza Premium lounges in Terminals 2, 4 and 5 and the Terminal 3 arrivals hall, the Blush Lounge in Terminal 4 and Clubrooms in Terminal 3. Clubrooms adds a fee at the door, and Blush limits pass-holder entry to set windows.
Terminal 2 has the Star Alliance lounges (Air Canada Maple Leaf, United Club, Lufthansa Senator and Business, and the SilverKris Business and First lounges), the Aer Lingus Lounge and United's arrivals lounge. Without status, the No1 Lounge and the Plaza Premium Lounge on Level 4 sell entry.
Terminal 4 has the Air France Lounge (opened July 2026), the Qatar Airways Frequent Flyer and Premium lounges, the Saudia Lounge and the Gulf Air Falcon Gold Lounge. The Plaza Premium Lounge opposite Gates 10a/10b and the Blush Lounge near Gate 2 sell entry without status.
Terminal 5 is British Airways' home, with the Concorde Room, the Galleries North Club Lounge, the Galleries South First and Club Lounge and the BA Arrivals Lounge for eligible oneworld passengers. The Plaza Premium Lounge next to Gate A7 sells entry, and Club Aspire does until it closes on 16 November 2026.
Yes, several. In Terminal 5 British Airways runs the Concorde Room, the Galleries North Club Lounge, the Galleries South First and Club Lounge and an Arrivals Lounge. In Terminal 3 it runs the Galleries First and Galleries Club lounges in lounge zone F, open 05:00–22:00, with the First Dining Room inside Galleries First.
Yes. The Emirates Lounge is in Terminal 3, in lounge area E, for Emirates premium passengers. Per its description, it was renovated in October 2015 and welcomes up to 400 guests, with runway views.
Many do, including the Cathay Pacific lounges, the Qatar Airways Premium Lounge, the BA Concorde Room and Galleries lounges, the Air France Lounge and the Plaza Premium lounges in Terminals 2 and 4 and the Terminal 3 arrivals hall. Check the individual lounge page if a shower matters to you.