Gatwick Airport Lounges
Gatwick Airport · London, United Kingdom
We track 10 lounges at London Gatwick (LGW), spread across the North and South terminals. They range from airline and alliance lounges for oneworld, SkyTeam, Star Alliance and Emirates passengers to independent lounges that sell a pay-in day pass, plus options on Priority Pass and DragonPass.
Fact checked by LoungeDeal on June 26, 2026
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Three bookable lounges at LGW, picked fresh each day — or browse the full directory below.
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Our editorial team reviews every Gatwick 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 June 26, 2026
Where we'd actually go.
Plaza Premium Lounge
The Plaza Premium Lounge sits airside in the North Terminal and is one of the easier ways in at LGW: it accepts Priority Pass and SkyTeam status and sells a pay-in day pass. There's a hot and cold buffet, soft drinks, and alcohol for those eligible.
British Airways First and Club Lounge
The British Airways First and Club Lounge in the South Terminal is the flagship branded lounge at Gatwick, open to eligible oneworld Emerald and First Class passengers. It lists showers, hot and cold buffets, a full bar and a business centre.
Club Aspire Lgw South
Club Aspire in the South Terminal welcomes all passengers on a pay-in basis, and its description notes it also accepts Priority Pass and LoungeKey. A daylit space with panoramic runway views — check current rates before you travel.
Clubrooms
Clubrooms on the South Terminal mezzanine lists a complimentary full-service restaurant alongside hot and cold buffets and a full bar. It carries the highest review score among the LGW lounges we track. A premium-cabin charge applies on entry — see the lounge page.
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The Club Aspire Lounge at London Gatwick's South Terminal opened in September 2019, per its description, as a collaboration between Swissport and Airport Dimensions. It welcomes all…
Clubrooms
★4.7Clubrooms sits airside in Gatwick's South Terminal, on the mezzanine level after passport control and security. Per our facts, entry is for oneworld Sapphire status holders and Business…
Flight Lounge
★4.5Flight Lounge is at London Gatwick's North Terminal and, per its description, opened mid-2023, welcoming all travellers on a pay-in basis. The description notes a basic but fresh space with…
My Lounge Gatwick North sits airside in Gatwick's North Terminal, in the Lounge Pavilion. Per our facts, access is on DragonPass. It lists a broad set of amenities: Wi-Fi, hot and cold…
The No1 Lounge in Gatwick's South Terminal is described as a light, airy space with unrivalled views of the runway, billed as a tranquil retreat ahead of departure and suited to groups and…
The Plaza Premium Lounge sits airside in Gatwick's North Terminal, near Gates 44-45 and 101-103. Per our facts, it's open to SkyTeam Elite Plus members and eligible Business or First Class…
The Emirates Lounge at London Gatwick is described as a 1,590-square-metre space with comfortable leather armchairs, flat-screen TVs and shower facilities for up to 255 guests. Per our…
The British Airways First and Club Lounge is in Gatwick's South Terminal, on the Upper Mezzanine Level between Dixons Travel and InMotion, reached by lift after security. Per our facts,…
No.1 Lounge
★4.0The No.1 Lounge at London Gatwick is reached after security, via the corridor between Dixons and JD Sports. Per our facts, it's open to SkyTeam Elite Plus and Star Alliance Gold members,…
Plaza Express
★4.6Plaza Express is in Gatwick's North Terminal, after security. Per our facts, entry is for oneworld Sapphire status holders and Business Class passengers. Our facts list Wi-Fi as the main…
Gatwick Airport lounges by terminal.
North Terminal
The North Terminal lounges we list sit airside, after passport control and security. The Plaza Premium Lounge is the flexible independent option here — it takes Priority Pass, SkyTeam status and a pay-in day pass — alongside My Lounge (on DragonPass), Plaza Express (oneworld) and the pay-in Flight Lounge.
- —All sit airside, after security
- —Plaza Premium takes Priority Pass, SkyTeam and a pay-in day pass
- —My Lounge Gatwick North is on DragonPass
- —Flight Lounge welcomes travellers on a pay-in basis
South Terminal
The South Terminal is home to the British Airways First and Club Lounge for eligible oneworld premium passengers. Alongside it are the independent Clubrooms (oneworld) and Club Aspire (pay-in, with Priority Pass and LoungeKey noted), plus a No.1 lounge described as overlooking the runway.
- —British Airways First and Club Lounge for oneworld Emerald and First passengers
- —Clubrooms lists a full-service restaurant and full bar
- —Club Aspire welcomes all passengers on a pay-in basis
- —A No.1 lounge is described as overlooking the runway
Other Gatwick lounges
Our facts sheet doesn't specify a terminal for two of the lounges we track. The No.1 Lounge is reached after security via the corridor between Dixons and JD Sports and is open to SkyTeam and Star Alliance passengers. The Emirates Lounge serves Emirates passengers; confirm its terminal with Emirates before you travel.
- —No.1 Lounge: SkyTeam and Star Alliance access, reached after security
- —The Emirates Lounge serves Emirates passengers
- —Terminal not specified in our facts for these two — check before you fly
How to get into lounges at LGW.
Access to Gatwick's lounges depends on the lounge. Several independents sell a pay-in day pass so you don't need status, while others are tied to airline or alliance membership. Priority Pass and DragonPass each cover part of the field. Always check whether your lounge is in the North or South Terminal before you clear security.
Pay-in day pass
Several Gatwick lounges welcome travellers on a pay-in basis, including Flight Lounge, Club Aspire and the No.1 lounge in the South Terminal. Where a price is listed it's shown on the lounge page; otherwise check current rates, and booking ahead online is often cheaper than paying at the door.
Priority Pass
Priority Pass is listed for the North Terminal Plaza Premium Lounge, and Club Aspire's description notes Priority Pass is accepted there too. Coverage is narrower than the pay-in route, so confirm your specific lounge and terminal before you travel.
Priority PassDragonPass
DragonPass is the listed access route for My Lounge Gatwick North in the North Terminal. If you carry DragonPass, check the per-lounge page, as it covers a smaller set of LGW lounges than the pay-in route.
DragonPassAirline & alliance lounges
oneworld status or a premium-cabin ticket reaches the British Airways First and Club Lounge, Clubrooms and Plaza Express; SkyTeam and Star Alliance status reach the No.1 Lounge; SkyTeam also reaches Plaza Premium. The Emirates Lounge serves Emirates passengers.
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EmiratesBusiness & First class ticket
A premium-cabin ticket can open the airline-aligned lounges directly: Business or First class for SkyTeam and oneworld lounges, oneworld Emerald or First for the British Airways lounge, and the Emirates Lounge for Emirates passengers. Check the entry requirements on each lounge page.
oneworldSkyTeamStar AllianceEmiratesKnow before you go.
North vs South Terminal
- —Gatwick's lounges are split between the North and South terminals — pick a lounge in the terminal you're flying from before clearing security.
- —Our facts sheet doesn't specify a terminal for the No.1 Lounge or the Emirates Lounge, so confirm those before you travel.
- —The British Airways First and Club Lounge is in the South Terminal; check your airline's terminal when choosing a lounge.
Pay-per-visit strategy
- —Flight Lounge, Club Aspire and the South Terminal No.1 lounge welcome travellers on a pay-in basis, so you can pay per visit without membership or status.
- —Where a lounge lists a price it's shown on its page; where it doesn't, check current rates rather than assuming a figure.
- —Booking a lounge slot online ahead of time is often cheaper than paying at the door and can lock in entry at busy times.
Matching access to lounge
- —Priority Pass is listed for Plaza Premium (North), and Club Aspire's description notes it's accepted there too — confirm which one matches your terminal.
- —DragonPass opens My Lounge Gatwick North; oneworld status reaches the BA lounge, Clubrooms and Plaza Express.
- —Clubrooms lists a full-service restaurant rather than only a buffet, a step up if you want a more relaxed sit-down option.
Opening hours vary
- —Hours differ by lounge: Plaza Express in the North Terminal lists 24-hour opening, while others open early morning and close in the evening.
- —The British Airways lounge lists slightly different closing times on different days — check before a late departure.
- —A few lounges don't list hours in our facts, so confirm with the lounge if you're flying at an unusual time.
Frequently asked, frequently answered.
We track 10 lounges at London Gatwick (LGW), spread across the North and South terminals. They include the British Airways First and Club Lounge, the Emirates Lounge, the Plaza Premium Lounge and several independent lounges that sell a pay-in day pass.
Priority Pass is listed as an access route for the Plaza Premium Lounge in the North Terminal, and Club Aspire's description notes Priority Pass is accepted there too in the South Terminal. Coverage is narrower than the pay-in day-pass route, so check that your Priority Pass lounge is in the terminal you're departing from.
Yes. Several Gatwick lounges welcome travellers on a pay-in basis, including Flight Lounge, Club Aspire and the No.1 lounge in the South Terminal. Where a price is listed it's shown on the lounge page; otherwise check current rates, and booking online ahead of time is often cheaper than paying at the door.
In the North Terminal we list the Plaza Premium Lounge, My Lounge Gatwick North, Plaza Express and Flight Lounge. All four sit airside, after security, so clear the checkpoint before heading to any of them — and check each lounge's page for its walk-in and membership entry options before you fly.
The South Terminal holds the British Airways First and Club Lounge, Clubrooms, Club Aspire and a No.1 lounge described as overlooking the runway. British Airways' lounge serves eligible oneworld Emerald and First Class passengers.
Yes. The British Airways First and Club Lounge is in the South Terminal, on the Upper Mezzanine Level. It is open to eligible oneworld Emerald status holders and First Class passengers, and lists showers, hot and cold buffets and a full bar.
Yes. The Emirates Lounge serves Emirates passengers and, per its description, spans 1,590 sq m with leather armchairs, flat-screen TVs and shower facilities for up to 255 guests. Our facts sheet doesn't specify which terminal it's in, so confirm with Emirates before you travel.
Some do. The British Airways First and Club Lounge lists showers among its amenities, and the Emirates Lounge's description mentions shower facilities. Most other lounges in our facts don't list showers, so check the individual lounge page if a shower matters to you.