Aspire Lounge, SouthBirmingham Airport (BHX)
★3.2(1,351 reviews)BHX · Main Terminal · airside
An airside lounge next to Gate 1A at Birmingham Airport, open to Priority Pass, DragonPass and paying guests.
Aspire Lounge, South is an airside lounge at Birmingham Airport, in the main departure hall next to Gate 1A after security. Priority Pass and DragonPass members can get in, and any passenger can buy entry, including on LoungeDeal. The hours change with the season: daily 03:30–18:00 from April to September and daily 06:00–18:00 from October to March. DragonPass lists a maximum stay of 3 hours and free entry for children under 2. Listed facilities include Wi-Fi, newspapers, flight information screens and air conditioning, with hot and cold food, soft drinks and alcohol, plus vegetarian and halal options.
Aspire Lounge, South serves hot and cold food, soft drinks and alcohol, with vegetarian and halal options, according to DragonPass. No menu is published, so we can't say which dishes or drinks are included.
Dietary: Vegetarian · Halal
Aspire Lounge, South is airside at Birmingham Airport. After passport control and security, go through the World Duty Free shop, turn left into the main departure hall and follow signs for Gates 1–20. The lounge is next to Gate 1A.
- 01Clear passport control and security
- 02Walk through the World Duty Free shop and turn left into the main departure hall
- 03Follow signs for Gates 1–20
- 04The lounge is next to Gate 1A
Landmarks: World Duty Free · Gate 1A
ℹ Airside after security: go through the World Duty Free shop, turn left into the main departure hall and follow signs for Gates 1-20. The lounge is next to Gate 1A, at the start of the boarding gate walkway.
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Priority Pass
DragonPassPaid EntryMaximum stay 3 hours before your scheduled departure
Included: Complimentary snacks · Complimentary hot buffet · Complimentary soups · Complimentary soft drinks · Complimentary house wine and beer · Complimentary liquor · Premium drinks for sale
Facts checked by LoungeDeal on Jul 17, 2026
- —Children under 2 enter free
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Aspire Lounge, South tips
Hours change with the season: from October to March the lounge opens at 06:00, not 03:30.
The lounge closes at 18:00 all year, so evening flyers need another Birmingham lounge.
Stays are capped at 3 hours, so time your arrival to your boarding call.
Aspire Lounge, South: frequently asked questions
03:30–18:00 daily from April to September, and 06:00–18:00 daily from October to March. Aspire Lounge, South at Birmingham Airport closes at 18:00 all year, so it suits morning and daytime departures.
Yes. Aspire Lounge, South at Birmingham Airport accepts Priority Pass and DragonPass members, and travellers without a membership can buy entry, including by booking ahead on LoungeDeal.
Aspire Lounge, South is airside next to Gate 1A. After security, go through the World Duty Free shop, turn left into the main departure hall and follow signs for Gates 1–20.
Yes. Aspire Lounge, South at Birmingham Airport admits children, and DragonPass lists free entry for children under 2. Older children need their own entry, and every stay is limited to 3 hours.
