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Full List of Airport Lounges at London Heathrow Airport [LHR]

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London Heathrow Airport (LHR) is the busiest airport in the U.K. and one of the busiest in the world, transporting over 84.5 million passengers in 2025. International flights account for over 87% of operations, so it makes sense that LHR has extensive lounge offerings from many international carriers, including American, Qantas, and United.

With the plentitude of landside transportation, it’s easy to move between terminals at LHR outside of the secure area. However, visiting a lounge in a different terminal between flight connections isn’t possible, as the terminals aren’t connected within the secure area and a valid boarding card is required to depart from that terminal.

Although many lounges are exclusively for premium cabin passengers or those with elite frequent flyer status, several allow paid access for all passengers.

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LHR’s map. Image Credit: London Heathrow Airport

LHR Airport Lounges by Terminal

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Terminal

Lounges

Terminal 2

  • Aer Lingus Lounge
  • Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounge
  • Lufthansa Business Lounge
  • Lufthansa Senator Lounge
  • Plaza Premium Lounge
  • Singapore Airlines SilverKris Lounge
  • United Airlines Arrivals Lounge
  • United Airlines United Club

Terminal 3

  • American Airlines Admirals Club
  • American Airlines Arrivals Lounge
  • American Airlines International First Class Lounge
  • British Airways Galleries Club Lounge
  • British Airways Galleries First Lounge
  • Cathay Pacific Business Class Lounge
  • Cathay Pacific First Class Lounge
  • Clubrooms Heathrow
  • Centurion Lounge
  • My Lounge
  • Emirates Lounge
  • No1 Lounges
  • Plaza Premium Lounge
  • Qantas London Lounge
  • Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse
  • Virgin Atlantic Revivals Lounge

Terminal 4

  • Air France Lounge (coming spring 2026)
  • Blush Lounge by Plaza Premium
  • Plaza Premium Lounge
  • Qatar Airways Frequent Flyer Lounge
  • Qatar Airways Premium Lounge

Terminal 5

  • British Airways The Galleries Arrivals Lounge
  • 3 British Airways Galleries Club Lounges
  • British Airways Galleries First Lounge
  • British Airways The Concorde Room
  • Club Aspire Lounge
  • Plaza Premium Lounge
  • The Windsor Suite
Hot Tip:

If you’re flying in or out of LHR, check out our guide on how to get between terminals at London Heathrow Airport.

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Aer Lingus Lounge

Location: Terminal 2A, level 5, near the Lufthansa Lounge
Opening Hours: 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Aer Lingus Lounge Facilities

  • Buffet snacks and light meals
  • Business center
  • Digital newspapers and magazines
  • Quiet meeting rooms
  • Relaxation area with chaise lounge seating
  • Self-serve hot drinks, beer, and soft drinks
  • Showers
  • Wi-Fi

Aer Lingus Lounge Access

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Access Type

Details

Fees and Policies

Day Pass

Passengers can access the lounge with a same-day boarding pass and lounge pass email (if prebooked).

  • Valid when traveling on an Aer Lingus ticketed and operated flight
  • From €30/£30 per person
  • Lounge passes can be prepaid online or purchased at the door.
  • The name of the passenger on the boarding pass must match the lounge pass email.

Business Class

Passengers can access the lounge with a same-day boarding pass.

Valid when traveling on an Aer Lingus ticketed and operated flight or a codeshare flight with United Airlines to or from the U.S.

Advantage and AerSpace Fare Customers

Passengers can access the lounge by presenting a lounge access email.

Valid when traveling within Europe

AerClub Members (Silver, Platinum, and Concierge)

  • Passengers can access the lounge with a same-day boarding pass.
  • Platinum and Concierge members may bring 1 travel companion into the lounge.

Valid when traveling on an Aer Lingus ticketed and operated flight

Bank of Ireland Gold Business Credit Card Cardholders

  • Cardmembers can access the lounge with a same-day boarding pass.
  • Cardholders may bring 1 guest into the lounge.

Cardholder and guest must be traveling on the same Aer Lingus ticketed and operated flight.

Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounge

Air Canada Heathrow Lounge Seating
Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounge at London Heathrow. Image Credit: Greg Stone

Location: Terminal 2B, near gate B44
Opening Hours: 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounge Facilities

  • 3 semiprivate sleeping areas
  • Buffet snacks and light meals
  • Business center
  • Digital newspapers and magazines
  • Full-service bar
  • Self-serve hot drinks and soft drinks
  • Showers with Molton Brown toiletries
  • Wi-Fi

Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounge Access

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Access Type

Details

Fees and Policies

Air Canada Signature class and business class

Premium cabin passengers must have a same-day boarding card to access the lounge before their flight

  • Valid for Air Canada, Air Canada Express, Air Canada Rouge, Air Canada codeshare flight, or with a Star Alliance partner airline
  • Passengers may bring guests for $20 before 11 a.m. or $30 after 11 a.m., per person

Aeroplan Super Elite 100K, Elite 75K, and Elite 50K members

  • Passengers must have a same-day boarding card and may access the lounge before the flight or on arrival from an Air Canada flight
  • Passengers may bring a domestic partner and/or up to 5 dependents (under 25 years old)

Aeroplan Elite 35K members

Passengers must have a same-day boarding carto access the lounge before their flight

Star Alliance Gold members

  • Members traveling in any cabin may access the lounge before their flight with a same-day boarding card
  • Members are permitted to bring 1 guest free of charge traveling on the same flight

Air Canada Maple Leaf Club members (sales of memberships have been temporarily suspended)

North America Plus and Worldwide members may access the lounge with a same-day boarding card

  • Valid for Air Canada, Air Canada Express, Air Canada Rouge, Air Canada codeshare flight, or with a Star Alliance partner airline.
  • Passengers may bring guests for $20 before 11 a.m. or $30 after 11 a.m., per person

One-time guest access benefits for TD and CIBC Aeroplan-affiliated cardholders

Members can access the lounge 1 or 4 times annually (depending on the credit card) when traveling on a departing Air Canada flight

Valid when redeemed through your Aeroplan account on flights operated by Air Canada, Air Canada Rouge, or under the Air Canada Express banner

Select American Express Aeroplan cardmembers (see list here)

Passengers must have a same-day boarding card and may access the lounge on presentation of their American Express AeroplanPlus card

  • Valid for Air Canada, Air Canada Rouge, under the Air Canada Express banner, Air Canada codeshare, or select Air Canada partner flights
  • Passengers may bring guests for $20 before 11 a.m. or $30 after 11 a.m., per person

Latitude, Comfort, or Flex fare passengers that purchase lounge access

Passengers may purchase access to the lounge with a same-day boarding card

Valid for Air Canada, Air Canada Rouge, and under the Air Canada Express banner

Chase Sapphire Reserve®

Must be flying a Star Alliance carrier

  • Access includes authorized users but excludes guests. Cardmember may bring 1 free guest. Additional guest access costs $59 per person.
  • Annual fee: $795 and $75 for each authorized user

J.P. Morgan Reserve Card

Must be flying a Star Alliance carrier

  • Access includes authorized users but excludes guests. Cardmember may bring 1 free guest. Additional guest access costs $59 per person.
  • Annual fee: $795

Sapphire Reserve for Business℠

Must be flying a Star Alliance carrier

  • Access is for primary cardmember only. Cardmember may bring 1 free guest.
  • Annual fee: $795

Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounge House Rules

  • Access to the Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounge is generally for departing passengers only. The only exception is for Aeroplan Super Elite 100K, Elite 75K, and Elite 50K members, who may access a lounge on arrival from a domestic flight.
  • A same-day boarding card must be displayed at reception.
  • Mobile phones must not be used in the lounge’s cell-free zones.

Read the full list of house rules on the Air Canada website.

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Air France Lounge (Opening Soon)

3D rendering of the future Air France lounge at London-Heathrow airport.
3D rendering of the future Air France Lounge at LHR. Image Credit: Air France

Location: Terminal 4
Opening Hours: To be determined

Air France Lounge Facilities

  • Bar with French wines and Champagnes
  • French fine dining
  • Spa
  • Relaxation areas
  • Work spaces

Air France Lounge Access

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American Airlines Admirals Club

Location: Terminal 3, Lounge H area in the connector to gates 13 to 22
Opening Hours: 5 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.

American Airlines Admirals Club Lounge Facilities

  • Buffet serving hot and cold food
  • Business services
  • Children’s area
  • Ice cream and candy station
  • Self-serve alcohol, soft drinks, and hot drinks
  • Showers
  • TVs
  • Wi-Fi

American Airlines Admirals Club Lounge Access

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Access Type

Details

Fees and Policies

Day pass

  • Passengers can access the lounge with a same-day boarding card.
  • Passengers can bring up to 3 children (under 18).
  • $79 or 7,900 AAdvantage miles
  • Passengers must be flying with American Airlines or a Oneworld partner airline.

Admirals Club members

  • Passengers can access the lounge with a same-day boarding card.
  • Members can bring their immediate family (including spouse and children under 18) or up to 2 guests.
  • Flight must be marketed or operated by American Airlines or a Oneworld partner airline.

Annual membership fee

  • AAdvantage: $850 (85,000 miles)
  • AAdvantage Gold: $825 (82,500 miles)
  • AAdvantage Platinum: $800 (80,000 miles)
  • AAdvantage Platinum Pro: $775 (77,500 miles)
  • AAdvantage Executive Platinum: $750 (75,000 miles)

First and business class passengers

Passengers can access the lounge with a same-day boarding card for an international flight.

Flight must be marketed and operated by American Airlines or a Oneworld partner airline, or marketed by Aer Lingus and operated by American.

AAdvantage Executive Platinum, Platinum Pro, and Platinum elites

  • Passengers can access the lounge with a same-day boarding card for an international flight, traveling in any cabin.
  • Eligible passengers are permitted to bring 1 guest (infants under 2 are admitted for free).
  • Flight must be marketed and operated by American Airlines or a Oneworld partner airline, or marketed by Aer Lingus and operated by American.

Oneworld Emerald and Sapphire elites

  • Passengers can access the lounge with a same-day boarding card for international flights, traveling in any cabin.
  • Eligible passengers are permitted to bring 1 guest (infants under 2 are admitted for free).
  • Flight must be marketed and operated by American Airlines or a Oneworld partner airline.
  • Passengers may not access the lounge if traveling solely on North American routes.

Citi® / AAdvantage® Executive World Elite Mastercard® cardmembers and authorized users ($175 per year)

  • Cardholders receive a free Admirals Club membership with this credit card.
  • The cardmember receives unlimited access to any Admirals Club when traveling on a same-day flight, along with immediate family (including spouse and children under 18) or up to 2 guests.
  • Annual fee: $595 (annually)
  • Must present the physical credit card and a boarding pass for same-day travel.

Citi® / AAdvantage® Globe™ Mastercard®

Cardholders receive 4 Admirals Club Globe passes every calendar year.

  • Annual fee: $350
  • Valid on any cabin class
  • Pass is valid for 24 hours.
  • Up to 3 children under age 18 may enter the lounge when traveling with an adult redeeming a pass.

Citi Strata Elite℠ Card

Cardholders receive 4 Admirals Club passes every calendar year.

  • Annual fee: $595
  • Passengers receive unlimited access to any Admirals Club when traveling on a same-day flight.
  • Passengers may be accompanied by up to 3 children under 18 years. Each companion 18 or older require 1 pass.
  • Flight must be marketed or operated by American Airlines or any Oneworld partner airline

Military

  • Uniformed military personnel with a same-day boarding card can access the lounge.
  • Passengers can bring immediate family members (including spouse and children under 18) or up to 2 guests.

Valid on an American Airlines-operated flight

American Airlines Admirals Club House Rules

  • A same-day boarding pass is required for a flight marketed or operated by American Airlines, Japan Airlines, or any Oneworld airline.
  • Guests must have appropriate access to the required terminal or concourse, as gate passes will not be issued for entry.
  • Existing Admirals Club Lifetime members may access the Admirals Club with same-day travel on any airline.
  • A government-issued photo ID is required along with the relevant access card (e.g., AAdvantage membership card or number) and a same-day boarding pass.

Read the full list of American Airlines’ house rules.

American Airlines Arrivals Lounge

Location: Terminal 3, exit to the right out of the Customs Hall and take the elevator to level 2
Opening Hours: 6:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

American Airlines Arrivals Lounge Facilities

  • Á la carte menu and buffet food
  • Business center
  • Coffee and Champagne bar
  • Showers
  • TVs
  • Valet ironing
  • Wi-Fi

American Airlines Arrivals Lounge Access

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Access Type

Details

Fees and Policies

First and Business Class Passengers

Passengers can access the lounge when traveling on a same-day international flight.

  • Flights must be marketed and operated by American or marketed by British Airways and operated by American.
  • Access is only permitted for flight arrivals into Terminal 3.

AAdvantage Executive Platinum, AAdvantage Executive Platinum Pro, or ConciergeKey

Oneworld Emerald

British Airways Premier

American Airlines International First Class Lounge

Location: Terminal 3, Lounge H area in the connector to gates 13 to 22
Opening Hours: 5 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.

American Airlines International First Class Lounge Facilities

  • Á la carte dining and buffet food
  • Candy station
  • Self-serve soft drinks and alcohol
  • Self-serve sparkling wine station
  • TVs
  • Wi-Fi

American Airlines International First Class Lounge Access

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Access Type

Details

Fees and Policies

First Class Passengers

  • Passengers can access the lounge when traveling on a same-day international flight.
  • Passengers may bring 1 guest into the lounge (children over 2 count as a guest).

Flights must be marketed and operated by American, or marketed by a Oneworld airline.

AAdvantage Executive Platinum, AAdvantage Executive Platinum Pro, or ConciergeKey

  • Passengers can access the lounge when departing, arriving, or connecting on a same-day international flight.
  • Passengers may bring 1 guest into the lounge (children over 2 count as a guest).

Oneworld Emerald and Sapphire

American Airlines International First Class Lounge House Rules

  • A departing or arriving flight must be on the same day (or before 6 a.m. the following day).
  • Passengers on airline industry nonrevenue tickets are not eligible for entry.

Blush Lounge by Plaza Premium

Blush Lounge by Plaza Premium LHR
Blush Lounge by Plaza Premium London Heathrow. Image Credit: Blush Lounge by Plaza Premium

Location: Terminal 4, near gate 2
Opening Hours: 7 a.m. to 10:30 p.m.

Blush Lounge by Plaza Premium Facilities

  • Buffet serving hot and cold food
  • Business services
  • Kosher food and refreshments available on request
  • Self-serve hot and cold drinks, including a limited selection of alcohol
  • TVs
  • Wi-Fi

Blush Lounge by Plaza Premium Access

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Access Type

Details

Fees and Policies

Lounge Pass

  • Passengers can access the lounge with a same-day boarding pass.
  • Passengers may access the lounge for a maximum of 3 hours.
  • Children under 2 years are admitted free of charge.
  • Passengers can access the lounge when flying on any airline.
  • Lounge passes can be purchased online at Plaza Premium Lounge.

Priority Pass

  • Passengers can access the lounge with a same-day boarding pass.
  • Passengers may access the lounge for a maximum of 2 hours.
  • Children under 2 are admitted free of charge.
  • Passengers can access the lounge when flying on any airline.
  • Priority Pass membership: Standard $99, Standard Plus $329, Prestige $469

El Al Airlines Business Class 

Passengers can access the lounge when departing on a same-day flight.

Flights must be marketed and operated by El Al Airlines.

El Al Airlines Platinum, Top Platinum, and Matmid Frequent Flyer Club Gold Members

  • Passengers can access the lounge when departing on a same-day flight.
  • Passengers may bring 1 guest and up to 4 children (up to 21 years old) into the lounge.
  • Guests must be traveling on the same flight.
  • Matmid Gold and King David Club members are permitted up to 10 guests per year.

King David Club

British Airways Galleries Arrivals Lounge

Location: Terminal 5, outside security on arrivals level 1 (via the orange glass elevators)
Opening Hours: 5 a.m. to 2 p.m.

British Airways Galleries Arrivals Lounge Facilities

  • Buffet serving hot and cold breakfast items
  • Business center
  • Concorde Breakfast Room for à la carte dining (first class passengers)
  • Self-serve hot drinks and juice
  • Showers with Elemis toiletries

British Airways Galleries Arrivals Lounge Access

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Access Type

Details

Fees and Policies

British Airways First and Business (Club World)

Passengers can access the lounge when arriving on a same-day long-haul flight.

Flights must be marketed and operated by British Airways.

British Airways Gold Members

Passengers can access the lounge when arriving on a same-day, long-haul flight, flying in any cabin.

British Airways Galleries Club Lounge

British Airways Club Europe A380 Heathrow Terminal 5 Galleries North Lounge busy seating area
British Airways Galleries South Club Lounge London Heathrow. Image Credit: Daniel Ross

LHR has 4 British Airways Galleries Club Lounges:

  • Terminal 3: Inside security in lounge zone F (open daily from 5 a.m. to 10 p.m.)
  • Terminal 5 North Club Lounge: Level 3, left after the north security checkpoint (open daily from 5 a.m. to 10 p.m.)
  • Terminal 5 South First and Galleries Club Lounge: Level 4 of the south concourse (open daily from 5 a.m. to 10 p.m.)
  • T5B Club Lounge: Terminal 5, satellite B, mezzanine (open daily from 5 a.m. to 10 p.m.)

British Airways Galleries Club Lounge Facilities

  • Buffet serving hot and cold food
  • Business services
  • Children’s play area (North Club Lounge and T5B Lounge)
  • Self-serve prosecco and wine station
  • Self-serve Union Coffee station
  • Showers with Elemis toiletries (Terminal 3 and Terminal 5 North Club lounges)
  • Wi-Fi

British Airways Galleries Club Lounge Access

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Access Type

Details

Fees and Policies

First Class

  • Passengers must have a same-day boarding pass.
  • Passengers are permitted to bring 1 guest (guest must also be traveling on a flight operated and marketed by a Oneworld airline).

Passengers must be flying on a scheduled British Airways flight.

Business Class

Passengers must have a same-day boarding pass.

Executive Club Silver or Gold Members

Silver and Gold Executive Club members on scheduled flights operated by British Airways or a Oneworld partner

Must be flying on a scheduled flight operated by British Airways or a Oneworld partner

Oneworld Emerald or Sapphire Member

Emerald and Sapphire members can invite 1 guest to join them in the lounge (the guest must be traveling on a flight operated and marketed by a Oneworld carrier).

British Airways Galleries Club Lounge House Rules

  • Infants under 2 years aren’t counted as guests when traveling with an eligible adult customer.

For more information on the British Airways Galleries Lounge house rules, be sure to check out Oneworld’s website.

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British Airways Galleries First Lounge

BA Club Galleries First Lounge T3 Heathrow
The British Airways Club Galleries First Class Lounge at LHR. Image Credit: Lori Zaino

LHR has 2 British Airways First Lounges, which can be found alongside 2 of the Galleries Lounges:

  • Terminal 3: Inside security in lounge zone F (open daily from 5 a.m. to 10 p.m.)
  • Terminal 5: Level 4 of the south concourse (open daily from 5 a.m. to 10 p.m.)

British Airways Galleries First Lounge Facilities

  • Á la carte dining
  • Buffet serving hot and cold food
  • Children’s play area
  • Full-service bar and self-serve alcohol
  • Self-serve sparkling-wine bar
  • Showers with Elemis toiletries
  • Sleep pods (Terminal 5 lounge)
  • Wi-Fi

British Airways Galleries First Lounge Access

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Access Type

Details

Fees and Policies

First Class

Passengers must have a same-day boarding pass.

Must be flying on a scheduled flight operated by British Airways or a Oneworld partner

Executive Club Gold or Oneworld Emerald

  • Passengers must have a same-day boarding pass.
  • Emerald members can invite 1 guest to join them in the lounge (the guest must be traveling on a flight operated and marketed by a Oneworld carrier).

British Airways The Concorde Room

British Airways Concorde Lounge LHR
British Airways The Concorde Room London Heathrow. Image Credit: Oneworld

Location: Terminal 5, south concourse level 3, after security
Opening Hours: 5 a.m. to 10 p.m.

British Airways The Concorde Room Facilities

  • Á la carte dining room serving premium meals
  • Business center
  • Business services
  • Full-service bar with premium drinks
  • Showers with Elemis toiletries
  • Sleep pods
  • Terrace overlooking the terminal interior
  • Wi-Fi

British Airways The Concorde Room Access

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Access Type

Details

Fees and Policies

First Class

Passengers must have a same-day boarding pass.

  • Must be flying on a scheduled flight operated by British Airways
  • Passengers may use the lounge when departing on a long-haul flight in first class or arriving on a flight in first class and connecting to another flight on the same ticket.

Executive Club Gold or Silver Members Flying in First Class

  • Passengers must have a same-day boarding pass.
  • Members can invite 1 guest (flying in any cabin) to join them in the lounge (the guest must be traveling on a flight operated and marketed by a Oneworld carrier).

Cathay Pacific Business Class Lounge

Cathay Pacific Business Class Lounge LHR Seats and snacks
The Cathay Pacific Business Class Lounge at London Heathrow. Image Credit: Lori Zaino

Location: Terminal 3, near gate 11, after security
Opening Hours: 5:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Cathay Pacific Business Class Lounge Facilities

  • Buffet serving hot and cold food
  • Business services
  • Cocktails and alcoholic drinks (including Champagne)
  • Noodle bar
  • Self-serve soft drinks, tea, and coffee
  • Showers
  • Wi-Fi

Cathay Pacific Business Class Lounge Access

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Access Type

Details

Fees and Policies

Business Class or Cathay Pacific Silver

Passengers must have a same-day boarding pass.

Must be flying on a scheduled flight operated by Cathay Pacific or a Oneworld partner

First Class

  • Passengers must have a same-day boarding pass.
  • Passengers can invite 1 guest to join them in the lounge (the guest must be traveling with Cathay Pacific or a Oneworld carrier).

Cathay Pacific Gold or Oneworld Sapphire or Emerald

Cathay Pacific Diamond 

  • Passengers must have a same-day boarding pass.
  • Passengers can invite 2 guests to join them in the lounge (the guests must be traveling with Cathay Pacific or a Oneworld carrier).

Cathay Pacific First Class Lounge

Cathay Pacific First Lounge dining area
The dining area of the Cathy Pacific First Class Lounge is small but comfortable. Image Credit: Lori Zaino

Location: Terminal 3, near gate 11, after security
Opening Hours: 5:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Cathay Pacific First Class Lounge Facilities

  • Á la carte dining room
  • Buffet serving hot and cold food
  • Business services
  • Self-serve alcohol (including Champagne) or cocktails and other drinks available to order
  • Self-serve soft drinks, tea, and coffee
  • Showers
  • Wi-Fi

Cathay Pacific First Class Lounge Access

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Access Type

Details

Fees and Policies

First Class

  • Passengers must have a same-day boarding pass.
  • Passengers can invite 1 guest to join them in the lounge (the guest must be traveling with Cathay Pacific or a Oneworld carrier).

Must be flying on a scheduled flight operated by Cathay Pacific or a Oneworld partner

Oneworld Emerald

Cathay Pacific Diamond 

  • Passengers must have a same-day boarding pass, flying in any cabin.
  • Passengers can invite 2 guests to join them in the lounge (the guests must be traveling with Cathay Pacific or a Oneworld carrier).

Centurion Lounge

American Express Centurion Lounge Heathrow Terminal 3 view from relaxation through to dining area
Centurion Lounge London Heathrow. Image Credit: Daniel Ross

Location: Terminal 3, Lounge A; after security, follow flight connections and take the elevator to level 2
Opening Hours: 5:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Centurion Lounge Facilities

  • Buffet serving hot and cold food
  • Business services
  • Full-service bar
  • Private phone booths
  • Self-serve soft drinks and hot drinks
  • Semiprivate workstations
  • Showers
  • Wi-Fi

Centurion Lounge Access

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Access Type

Details

Fees and Policies

Platinum Card® from American Express

  • Passengers can access the lounge with a same-day boarding card, no more than 3 hours before departure.
  • Complimentary guest access for up to 2 guests per visit is unlocked after spending $75,000 in a year.
  • Annual fee: $895 (rates & fees)
  • Passengers may be flying with any carrier.
  • Guest passes may be purchased for $50 per adult or $30 per child (ages 2 to 17).

The Business Platinum Card® from American Express

  • Annual fee: $895 (rates & fees)
  • Passengers may be flying with any carrier.
  • Guest passes may be purchased for $50 per adult or $30 per child.

Delta SkyMiles® Reserve American Express Card

  • Passengers can access the lounge with a same-day boarding card, no more than 3 hours before departure.
  • Passengers may bring 2 guests at a charge of $50 per person for those aged 18 and over, and $30 per person for children aged 2-17.
  • Annual fee: $650 (rates & fees)
  • Passengers may be flying with any carrier.

Delta SkyMiles® Reserve Business American Express Card

  • Annual fee: $650 (rates & fees)
  • Passengers may be flying with any carrier.

Centurion® Card from American Express

  • Passengers can access the lounge with a same-day boarding card, no more than 3 hours before departure.
  • Passengers may bring 2 guests or immediate family (spouse or domestic partner, and children under 18) at no additional charge.
  • Annual fee: $5,000 per year plus a one-time joining fee of $10,000 (for U.S. users)
  • Passengers may be flying with any carrier.
  • Guest passes may be purchased for $50 per adult or $30 per child.

* The information regarding the Centurion® Card from American Express was independently collected by Upgraded Points and was neither provided nor reviewed by the issuer.

Centurion Lounge House Rules

  • Guests are not permitted to access the lounge or remain in the lounge without the cardholder.
  • Complimentary guest access quota is per day.
  • Children under 2 are admitted free of charge.
  • As of July 8, 2026, guests must be on the same flight as the eligible cardholder, and the maximum layover duration increased to 5 hours.

Read the full list of house rules on Amex’s website.

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Take a look at our in-depth review of the Centurion Lounge at London Heathrow.

Club Aspire Lounge

Club Aspire Lounge LHR
Club Aspire Lounge London Heathrow. Image Credit: Executive Lounges by Swissport

Location: Terminal 5, adjacent to gate 18
Opening Hours: 5 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Club Aspire Lounge Facilities

  • Buffet serving hot and cold snacks and light meals
  • Business services
  • Digital newspapers and magazines
  • Full-service bar (premium alcohol such as prosecco and Champagne available to purchase)
  • Rest pods
  • Self-serve soft drinks
  • Showers (available for a fee at the Terminal 5 lounge)
  • Wi-Fi

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Priority Pass

  • Passengers can access the lounge with a same-day boarding pass.
  • Passengers may access the lounge for a maximum of 3 hours.
  • Children under 2 are admitted free of charge.
  • Passengers can access the lounge when flying on any airline.
  • Priority Pass membership: Standard $99, Standard Plus $329, Prestige $469

Priority Pass Through a Travel Reward Credit Card

  • Passengers can access the lounge with a same-day boarding pass.
  • Passengers may access the lounge for a maximum of 3 hours.
  • Children under 2 years are admitted free of charge.
  • Members may bring 2 guests free of charge.

Passengers can access the lounge when flying on any airline.

Day Pass

Passengers must have a same-day boarding pass.

  • Passengers can access the lounge when flying with any airline.
  • Day pass fee from £35, payable online or at the lounge

DragonPass

  • Passengers can access the lounge with a same-day boarding pass.
  • Passengers may access the lounge for a maximum of 3 hours.
  • Children under 2 are admitted free of charge.
  • Passengers can access the lounge when flying on any airline.
  • DragonPass membership: Classic $99, Preferential $259, Prestige $429

Lounge Key

  • Passengers can access the lounge with a same-day boarding pass.
  • Passengers may access the lounge for a maximum of 3 hours.
  • Children under 2 are admitted free of charge.
  • Passengers can access the lounge when flying on any airline.
  • Lounge fee depends on your credit card provider.

Clubrooms Lounge Heathrow

Location: Terminal 3, after security
Opening Hours: 5 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Clubrooms Lounge Facilities

  • Adults only (12 and over)
  • Hosted table service
  • Extensive menu of complimentary food
  • Cocktails
  • Private seating areas
  • Wi-Fi
  • Delay cover

Clubrooms Lounge Access

The Clubrooms Heathrow is accessible for a fee only. A day pass costs £48.

Clubrooms Lounge House Rules

  • Paid entry is limited to 3 hours of access prior to the scheduled departure time.
  • Accepted payments are by credit or debit card. Miles redemptions and cash are not accepted.

Emirates Lounge

Location: Terminal 3, zone E, near gate 7
Opening Hours: 5:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m.

Emirates Lounge Facilities

  • Buffet serving hot and cold food (including prepared small plates)
  • Full-service bar
  • Newspapers and magazines
  • Self-serve soft drinks, alcohol, and hot drinks
  • Business services
  • Showers
  • Wi-Fi

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Emirates Skywards Platinum and Gold members

  • Passengers can access the lounge with a same-day boarding pass before a departing flight.
  • Passengers may travel in any cabin and be accompanied by eligible traveling companions.
  • Passengers may access the lounge for 4 hours prior to the flight.
  • Valid on Emirates-marketed and operated flights and Emirates codeshare flights operated by Qantas
  • Passengers may purchase access for additional companions for $100.
  • Children under 12 are charged at 50% of the rate.
  • Infants under 2 are admitted free of charge.

Day pass

Economy and business class special passengers may purchase access to the lounge with a same-day boarding pass.

  • Standard passengers: $130 plus taxes
  • Skyward members: $100 and taxes
  • Valid on an Emirates-operated flight

First class and business class passengers

Passengers can access the lounge with a same-day boarding pass before a departing flight.

Valid on Emirates-marketed and operated flights

Emirates Lounge House Rules

  • Companions with paid entry must be on the same eligible Emirates flight to gain entry.
  • Paid entry is limited to 4 hours in the lounge prior to the scheduled departure time for Dubai and 3 hours for all other airports.
  • Accepted payments are by credit or debit card; miles redemption or cash are not accepted.

Read the full list of Emirates Lounge house rules.

Lufthansa Business Lounge

Location: Terminal 2 South, level 5, to the right after security
Opening Hours: 5 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Lufthansa Business Lounge Facilities

  • Buffet serving hot and cold food
  • Business center
  • Private phone cubicles
  • Self-serve drinks station, including alcohol
  • TVs
  • Wi-Fi

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Business class passengers

Passengers can access the lounge with a same-day boarding card.

Valid when traveling on Lufthansa, Air China, Austrian Airlines, Brussels Airlines, Eva Air, and Turkish Airlines

Premium economy passengers

Members can purchase access to the lounge with a same-day boarding card.

  • Adults: $35
  • Children (aged 2 to 12): $20
  • Valid with a Lufthansa-operated flight

Miles & More Frequent Traveller and Star Alliance Gold

  • Passengers can access the lounge with a same-day boarding card.
  • Miles and More Frequent Travellers may purchase a guest pass for travel companions ($35).

Valid when traveling on Lufthansa, Air China, Austrian Airlines, Brussels Airlines, Eva Air, and Turkish Airlines when flying out of Terminal 1 or eligible codeshare flights

United Club and Air Canada Maple Leaf Club worldwide members

Passengers can access the lounge with a same-day boarding card.

Valid when traveling on a Star Alliance flight

Priority Pass

Passengers can access the lounge with a same-day boarding card

  • Passengers may access the lounge for a maximum of 3 hours.
  • Cardholders must be 21.
  • Children under 2 are admitted free of charge.
  • Priority Pass membership: Standard $99, Standard Plus $329, Prestige $469

Lufthansa Business Class Lounge House Rules

  • Children 2 and under can enter the lounge free of charge.
  • Travel companions must show a valid Lufthansa boarding pass to enter the lounge.

Read the full list of Lufthansa Lounge house rules.

Lufthansa Senator Lounge

Location: Terminal 2 South, level 5, to the right after security
Opening Hours: 5 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Lufthansa Senator Lounge Facilities

  • Buffet serving hot and cold food
  • Business services
  • Relaxation area with loungers
  • Self-serve drinks station, including alcohol
  • TVs
  • Wi-Fi

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First class passengers

Star Alliance Gold members

Passengers can access the lounge with a same-day boarding card for a departing flight (Star Alliance guests must be traveling on the same flight).

Valid when traveling on a Lufthansa or Star Alliance flight

Lounge voucher

Economy or premium economy passengers who have a valid lounge access voucher

Valid when traveling on a Lufthansa-operated flight

Miles & More HON Circle member or Senator cardholder

Passengers can access the lounge with a same-day boarding card.

Valid when traveling on a Lufthansa, Star Alliance, or valid codeshare flight

Lufthansa Senator Lounge House Rules

  • Children 2 and under can enter the lounge free of charge.
  • Travel companions must show a valid Lufthansa or Star Alliance boarding card to enter the lounge.

Read the full list of Lufthansa Lounge house rules.

My Lounge Heathrow

Location: Terminal 3, Lounge D area, near gate 9

Opening Hours: 5 a.m. to 10 p.m.

My Lounge Facilities

  • Complimentary food buffet
  • Fully tended bar
  • Charging points
  • Wi-Fi
  • Runway view
  • Games area
  • Quiet zone
  • Family and group seating
  • Delay cover

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Priority Pass

  • Passengers can access the lounge with a same-day boarding pass.
  • Passengers may access the lounge for a maximum of 3 hours.
  • Children under 2 are admitted free of charge.
  • Passengers can access the lounge when flying on any airline.
  • Priority Pass membership: Standard $99, Standard Plus $329, Prestige $469

Priority Pass Through a Travel Reward Credit Card

  • Passengers can access the lounge with a same-day boarding pass.
  • Passengers may access the lounge for a maximum of 3 hours.
  • Children under 2 years are admitted free of charge.
  • Members may bring 2 guests free of charge.

Passengers can access the lounge when flying on any airline.

Day Pass

Passengers must have a same-day boarding pass.

  • Passengers can access the lounge when flying with any airline.
  • Day pass fee from £36, payable online or at the lounge

DragonPass

  • Passengers can access the lounge with a same-day boarding pass.
  • Passengers may access the lounge for a maximum of 3 hours.
  • Children under 2 are admitted free of charge.
  • Passengers can access the lounge when flying on any airline.
  • DragonPass membership: Classic $99, Preferential $259, Prestige $429

Lounge Key

  • Passengers can access the lounge with a same-day boarding pass.
  • Passengers may access the lounge for a maximum of 3 hours.
  • Children under 2 are admitted free of charge.
  • Passengers can access the lounge when flying on any airline.
  • Lounge fee depends on your credit card provider.

My Lounge House Rules

  • Paid entry is limited to 3 hours of access prior to the scheduled departure time.
  • Accepted payments are by credit or debit card. Miles redemptions and cash are not accepted.

No1 Lounge

No1 Lounges LHR
No1 Lounge London Heathrow. Image Credit: No1 Lounges

Location: Terminal 3, Lounge H area in the connector to gates 13 to 22
Opening Hours: 5 a.m. to 10 p.m.

No1 Lounge Facilities

  • Buffet serving hot and cold snacks and meals
  • Digital newspapers and magazines
  • Full-service bar
  • Meeting spaces
  • TV lounge
  • Wi-Fi

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Priority Pass

  • Passengers can access the lounge with a same-day boarding pass.
  • Passengers may access the lounge for a maximum of 3 hours.
  • Children under 2 are admitted free of charge.
  • Passengers can access the lounge when flying on any airline.
  • Priority Pass membership: Standard $99, Standard Plus $329, Prestige $469

Priority Pass Through a Travel Reward Credit Card

  • Passengers can access the lounge with a same-day boarding pass.
  • Passengers may access the lounge for a maximum of 3 hours.
  • Children under 2 are admitted free of charge.
  • Members may bring 2 guests free of charge.

Passengers can access the lounge when flying on any airline.

Day Pass

Passengers must have a same-day boarding pass, flying in any cabin.

  • Passengers can access the lounge when flying with any airline.
  • Fee from £30, payable online or at the lounge

DragonPass

  • Passengers can access the lounge with a same-day boarding pass.
  • Passengers may access the lounge for a maximum of 3 hours.
  • Children under 2 are admitted free of charge.
  • Passengers can access the lounge when flying on any airline.
  • DragonPass membership: Classic $99, Preferential $259, Prestige $429

Lounge Key

  • Passengers can access the lounge with a same-day boarding pass.
  • Passengers may access the lounge for a maximum of 3 hours.
  • Children under 2 are admitted free of charge.
  • Passengers can access the lounge when flying on any airline.
  • Lounge fee depends on your credit card provider.

Plaza Premium Lounge

Plaza Premium Lounge LHR
Plaza Premium Lounge London Heathrow. Image Credit: Plaza Premium Lounge

LHR has 4 Plaza Premium Lounges:

  • Terminal 2: Level 4, near the terminal transfers area (open daily from 5 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.)
  • Terminal 3: Arrivals, ground floor, next to the taxi rank (open daily from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m.)
  • Terminal 4: Between gates 1A and 1B (open daily from 5 a.m. to 10 p.m.)
  • Terminal 5: Level 2 next to gate A7 (open daily from 5 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.)

Plaza Premium Lounge Facilities

  • Beer, wine, and spirits are available from the full-service bar (premium drinks available to purchase)
  • Buffet serving hot and cold snacks and meals
  • Semiprivate booths
  • Showers (available for a fee)
  • Wi-Fi

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Day pass

Available to any passenger with a same-day boarding pass

  • Valid when traveling with any airline
  • From $62 for a 3-hour pass

Priority Pass (excluding DFW Terminal D)

Maximum stay of 2 hours

  • Access from 3 hours prior to departure
  • Access is subject to capacity.
  • Valid when traveling with any airline

Certain airline partners

Available with a same-day boarding pass

  • Passenger will receive a lounge invitation from the airline.
  • Maximum stay of 3 hours

Unlimited access for cardholder and 2 guests with valid same-day boarding passes

Valid when traveling with any airline

PPL Pass: Americas 2-Visit Pass

2 visits can be shared among multiple passengers.

  • From $80
  • Valid for 12 months after activation
  • Maximum stay of 3 hours

Plaza Premium Lounge House Rules

  • Maximum 2-hour stay per visit for Priority Pass visitors, 3 hours for all other guests
  • Children under 2 years are admitted free.
  • Premium alcoholic drinks are available for an extra charge.

Qantas London Lounge

Upstairs Bar Qantas Lounge
The Qantas London Lounge at LHR. Image Credit: Lori Zaino

Location: Terminal 3, zone B, near gate 11
Opening Hours: 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Qantas London Lounge Facilities

  • Á la carte dining
  • Buffet serving hot and cold meals and snacks
  • Business services
  • Cocktail bar
  • Gin bar
  • Newspapers and magazines
  • Private rooms
  • Self-serve soft drinks
  • Showers with Aspar toiletries
  • TVs
  • Wi-Fi

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First Class

Passengers can access the lounge with a same-day boarding card and may be accompanied by 1 guest.

  • Valid for a flight operated and marketed by Qantas or Emirates
  • The guest must be flying on a Oneworld operated and marketed flight.

Business Class

  • Valid for a flight operated and marketed by Qantas, Emirates, Oneworld, or Jetstar
  • The guest must be flying on the same flight as the passenger.

Qantas Frequent Flyer Platinum One, Platinum, Gold

  • Valid for a flight operated and marketed by Qantas, Emirates, Jetstar, or China Eastern, or with a Oneworld ticket number
  • Flying with Qantas or China Eastern, or with a Oneworld ticket number, guests must be flying on a Qantas operated flight or with a Oneworld ticket number.
  • Flying with Emirates or Jetstar, guests must be flying on the same flight as the passenger.

Qantas Club Member

  • Valid for a flight operated and marketed by Qantas or Jetstar
  • The guest must be flying on the same flight as the passenger.

Qantas Club Annual Guest Card

  • Valid for a flight operated and marketed by Qantas or Jetstar
  • The guest quota is in addition to any normal guest entitlements.

Qantas First Class Lounge House Rules

  • Passengers may bring children into the lounge under the following conditions:
    • Up to 3 years: Free of charge
    • 4 to 17 years: Free of charge for up to 2 children
    • Those 18 years and older are considered adults and need to accompany the passenger as a regular guest.

Read the full list of house rules on the Qantas website.

Qatar Airways Frequent Flyer Lounge

Qatar Airways Frequent Flyer Lounge
Qatar Airways Frequent Flyer Lounge. Image Credit: Qatar Airways

Location: Terminal 4, near gate 1A
Opening Hours: 5 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Qatar Airways Frequent Flyer Lounge Facilities

  • Buffet serving hot and cold snacks and meals
  • Self-serve sparkling wine and soft drinks, with additional drinks available to order
  • TVs

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First Class and Business Class

Passengers can access the lounge with a same-day boarding card.

Valid for a flight operated and marketed by Qatar Airways or a Oneworld airline

Qatar Privilege Club Silver or Gold and Oneworld Emerald or Sapphire

  • Passengers can access the lounge with a same-day boarding card.
  • Guests (excluding Silver members) may bring 1 guest into the lounge.
  • Valid for a flight operated and marketed by Qatar Airways or a Oneworld airline
  • Guests must also be traveling on a flight operated and marketed by Qatar Airways or a Oneworld airline.

Qatar Privilege Club Platinum 

  • Passengers can access the lounge with a same-day boarding card.
  • Guests may bring 2 guests into the lounge.

Qatar Airways Premium Lounge

Qatar Airways Premium Lounge
Qatar Airways Premium Lounge. Image Credit: Qatar Airways

Location: Terminal 4, near gate 1A
Opening Hours: 5 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Qatar Airways Premium Lounge Facilities

  • Á la carte dining
  • Buffet serving hot and cold snacks and meals
  • Business center
  • Full-service bar
  • Self-serve soft drinks and alcohol
  • Showers with L’Occitane toiletries
  • Wi-Fi
  • Wireless charging pads

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First Class and Business Class

Passengers can access the lounge with a same-day boarding card.

Valid for a flight operated and marketed by Qatar Airways or a Oneworld airline

Saudia Lounge

Location: Terminal 4, across from Gate 10
Opening Hours: 7 a.m. to 10:15 p.m.

Saudia Lounge Facilities

  • Extensive buffet with international offerings, plus traditional Saudi coffee and dates
  • Private VIP area with a la carte dining and butler service
  • London Tea Exchange experience
  • Shower facilities
  • Prayer rooms
  • Work spaces
  • Quiet zone
  • Wi-Fi

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Fees and Policies

First and Business Class Passengers

  • Passengers can access the lounge when traveling on a same-day flight.
  • First class passengers can access the VIP area.

Flight must be marketed and operated by Saudia or a SkyTeam partner airline.

Alfursan Gold Members

  • Members traveling in any cabin may access the lounge before their flight with a same-day boarding pass.
  • Members are permitted to bring up to 2 guests, depending on their status level and cabin.
  • Flight must be marketed and operated by Saudia or a SkyTeam partner airline.
  • Silver guest policy:
    • Members in Guest class can bring 1 family member.
    • Members in business class can bring 2 family members.
    • Members in first class can bring 3 family members.
  • Gold guest access policy:
    • Members in Guest class can bring 1 family member.
      • Members in business class can bring 2 family members and 1 guest.
  • Members in first class can bring 3 family members and 1 guest.

SkyTeam Elite Plus

  • Members traveling in any cabin may access the lounge before their flight with a same-day boarding pass.
  • Members are permitted to bring 1 guest free of charge traveling on the same flight.

Flight must be marketed and operated by Saudia or a SkyTeam partner airline.

Singapore Airlines SilverKris Lounge

Singapore Airlines Heathrow Lounge Entrance
Singapore Airlines SilverKris Lounge. Image Credit: Greg Stone

Location: Terminal 2B, opposite gate B44
Opening Hours: 5:30 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Singapore Airlines SilverKris Lounge Facilities

  • Buffet serving hot and cold snacks and meals
  • Digital newspapers and magazines
  • Exclusive area for first class passengers and Solitaire PPS Club members
  • Self-serve soft and hot drinks
  • Semiprivate work stations
  • Showers
  • Staffed bar
  • TVs
  • Wi-Fi

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Suites and First Class

  • Passengers can access the lounge with a same-day boarding card.
  • Passengers may bring 1 guest into the lounge
  • Valid for a flight operated and marketed by Singapore Airlines or a Star Alliance flight
  • The guest must be traveling on the same flight.

 Business Class

Passengers can access the lounge with a same-day boarding card.

Valid for a flight operated and marketed by Singapore Airlines or a Star Alliance airline

Solitaire PPS Club, PPS Club, KrisFlyer Elite Gold, and Star Alliance Gold

  • Passengers can access the lounge with a same-day boarding card.
  • Passengers may bring 1 guest into the lounge.
  • Valid for a flight operated and marketed by Singapore Airlines or a Star Alliance flight
  • The guest must be traveling on the same flight.

United Airlines Arrivals Lounge

Location: Terminal 2, level 1 arrivals, just outside baggage claim
Opening Hours: 6 a.m. to 2 p.m.

United Airlines Arrivals Lounge Facilities

  • Á la carte breakfast menu
  • Clothing press service
  • Continental breakfast buffet
  • Newspapers and magazines
  • Self-serve soft and hot drinks
  • Showers with Cowshed toiletries
  • Wi-Fi

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United Polaris Business Class

Passengers can access the lounge with a same-day boarding card.

Valid for flights operated and marketed by United Airlines, Air Canada, or South African Airways

United Airlines United Club

The United Club Lounge Heathrow Bar Seating
The United Airlines United Club at LHR.Image Credit: Greg Stone

Location: Terminal 2, across from gate B46
Opening Hours: 5 a.m. to 10 p.m.

United Airlines United Club Facilities

  • Buffet serving hot and cold snacks and meals
  • Business services
  • Full-service bar
  • Phone booths
  • Self-serve soft and hot drinks
  • Showers
  • Wi-Fi

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Day pass

Passengers must present a same-day boarding pass from United or a partner airline to enter a United Club location with a one-time pass.

  • $59 (purchased online or at the door)
  • United℠ Explorer Card and United℠ Business Card come with 2 United Club one-time passes per year
  • Passengers must be traveling on a United, Star Alliance, or contracted partner flight.
  • Passengers can use their passes only within 3 hours of their departure flight, except during connections, and do not have access to United Club Fly locations.

United Club membership

  • Members have access (when arriving or departing) to United Club lounges with a same-day boarding card on United, Star Alliance, or contracted partner airlines.
  • An individual membership does not include guests unless you have an eligible United credit card.
  • All Access membership includes up to 2 adult guests or 1 adult and children under 18.
  • Individual membership: GS member, Premier 1K, Premier Platinum, Regular member, Premier Silver, and Premier Gold: $750 (94,000 miles) annual fee
  • All Access membership, GS member: $1,100 (125,000 miles) annual fee
  • All Access membership, Premier 1K: $1,200 (150,000 miles) annual fee
  • All Access membership, Premier Platinum: $1,300 (163,000 miles) annual fee
  • All Access membership, Regular member, Premier Gold, Premier Silver: $1,400 (175,000 miles) annual fee
  • United Club℠ Card and United Club℠ Business Card: Included (earn All Access membership via status or yearly spend)
  • Members must be traveling on a United, Star Alliance, or contracted partner flight for access.

United Polaris business class

Passengers can access the United Club with a same-day boarding pass at their departure, connecting, and arrival airports.

Valid on United-operated flights

United business class (international flights)

  • Passengers can access the United Club with a same-day boarding pass at their departure, connecting, and arrival airports.
  • Also applies to passengers traveling to/from Canada in United First

Valid on United-operated flights

United business class (transcontinental flights)

  • Passengers can access the United Club with a same-day boarding pass at their departure and arrival airports for their premium transcontinental flight.
  • Only premium transcontinental flights between New York/Newark and Los Angeles and New York/Newark and San Francisco are eligible.

Valid on United-operated flights

First class on a Star Alliance airline

  • Passengers can access the lounge with a same-day boarding pass at the departure airport of an international flight.
  • Passengers are permitted to bring 1 guest.

Passengers must be traveling on a Star Alliance airline.

Business class on a Star Alliance airline

Passengers can access the lounge with a same-day boarding card at the departure airport of an international flight.

Passengers must be traveling on a Star Alliance airline

United MileagePlus Gold status and above

  • Passengers can access any United Club with a same-day boarding pass for an international flight.
  • Access is possible at the departure and connection airports of their international flight.
  • Passengers are permitted to bring 1 guest traveling on the same flight. 

Passengers must be traveling on a Star Alliance airline.

Star Alliance Gold status and above

  • Passengers can access any United Club with a same-day boarding pass for a domestic or international flight.
  • Access is only at the departure airport.
  • Passengers are permitted to bring 1 guest traveling on the same flight. 

Passengers must be traveling on a Star Alliance airline.

Active U.S. military personnel

Requires a valid Common Access Card (CAC ID)

  • Passengers must be traveling on a United or United Express flight.
  • Travel booked on an official government-sponsored travel using a government fare type

Air Canada Maple Leaf Club members

  • Passengers can access any United Club with a same-day boarding card.
  • Maple Leaf Club North America members can access lounges in U.S. locations only.
  • Maple Leaf Club Worldwide members can access lounges in worldwide locations and may bring 1 guest.

Passengers must be traveling on a Star Alliance airline.

Virgin Australia Velocity (Velocity Gold, Platinum, and VIP)

  • Passengers must have a valid same-day boarding pass.
  • Eligible members traveling on a United-operated flight may bring 1 guest.

Passengers must be traveling on an international United or Virgin Australia-operated flight departing from the same airport.

United Club House Rules

  • A same-day boarding pass is required for a flight operated by United, a Star Alliance member, or a contracted partner airline.
  • United Club members with an individual membership cannot bring a guest unless they have an eligible United credit card.
  • All Access members can be accompanied by 1 adult and children under 18 or up to 2 adult guests.
  • Guests must be 21 to access a U.S. club with a self-serve bar. The only exception is if they are traveling with another member who is over 21.
  • Day pass guests may bring 1 infant under 2 free of charge.
  • Day pass guests may be refused entry if the lounge is at or nearing capacity.

Read the full list of United Club house rules.

Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse

Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse Heathrow Airport
Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse London Heathrow. Image Credit: Amar Hussain

Location: Terminal 3, Lounge H area in the connector to gates 13 to 22
Opening Hours: 6 a.m. to 10:30 p.m.

Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse Facilities

  • Á la carte dining
  • Full-service bar
  • Peloton bikes
  • Pool table
  • Roof terrace
  • Self-serve soft and hot drinks
  • Showers
  • Small buffet area
  • TV area

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Fees and Policies

  • Upper Class passengers
  • Delta One passengers flying international
  • First or business class passengers on China Airlines
  • Passengers may access the clubhouse with a same-day boarding card.
  • Passengers may bring a guest if they are traveling on the same day, from the same terminal.
  • Valid when flying on a Virgin Atlantic flight
  • Guests may accompany the eligible passenger if traveling on a flight with Delta Air Lines or Virgin Atlantic.
  • SkyTeam Elite Plus members flying Virgin Atlantic or Delta
  • Virgin Australia Velocity The Club, Platinum, and Gold members traveling on Virgin Atlantic

Passengers may access the clubhouse with a same-day boarding card.

Valid when flying on a Virgin Atlantic flight

Eligible American Express cards

Limited access hours may apply.

Access is permitted with certain Amex cards, including:

Priority Pass

Access is permitted with a same-day boarding card.

  • Passengers may access the lounge for a maximum of 3 hours.
  • Children under 2 are admitted free of charge.
  • Priority Pass membership: Standard $99, Standard Plus $329, Prestige $469

Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse House Rules

  • Guests must be traveling on an eligible flight, but don’t need to be on the same flight as the primary person entering the lounge.
  • Access is available up to 3 hours before departure.

Virgin Atlantic Revivals Lounge

Virgin Atlantic Revivals Lounge
Virgin Atlantic Revivals Lounge. Image Credit: Greg Stone

Location: Terminal 3, just off the arrivals hall
Opening Hours: 5 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Virgin Atlantic Revivals Lounge Facilities

  • Clothing press service
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast
  • Luggage storage
  • Newspapers and magazines
  • Showers with Ren toiletries
  • Wi-Fi

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Upper Class or Delta One

Passengers may access the lounge with a same-day boarding card.

Valid when flying on a Virgin Atlantic or Delta Air Lines flight

Flying Club Gold Members

Delta SkyMiles Diamond and Platinum Medallion members

Valid when flying on a Virgin Atlantic or Delta Air Lines flight operated from the U.S.

Virgin Australia Velocity Platinum and Gold Members

Valid when arriving on a Virgin Atlantic flight

The Windsor Suite

The Windsor Suite
The Windsor Suite. Image Credit: Heathrow VIP

Location: Terminal 5, at the south end of the terminal outside of security
Opening Hours: 24/7, but food service is available from 5:30 a.m. to 10 p.m.

The Windsor Suite Lounge Facilities

  • Chauffeur service to the aircraft
  • Personal shopper
  • Premium drinks
  • Private security procedures
  • Private suite with a personal butler
  • Seasonal menu from British chef Jason Atherton, whose London restaurant Pollen Street Social has won a Michelin star
  • TV

The Windsor Suite Lounge Access

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Fees and Policies

First and Business Class Passengers

  • Passengers may access the lounge with a same-day boarding card.
  • The service is available for arriving or departing passengers, or those connecting to a flight within 3 hours.
  • The fee is applicable for up to 3 passengers.
  • Valid when flying on any airline
  • Passengers may use the private suite for 2 hours
  • Fee: £3,025 plus VAT.

Best Credit Cards To Access Priority Pass Lounges

Several credit cards feature a complimentary Priority Pass membership as a benefit, saving you $99 to $469 on the cost of an annual membership.

The Amex Platinum card and the Amex Business Platinum card are some of the best credit cards for airport lounge access. Cardholders have access to more than 1,550 lounges, including Priority Pass lounges (upon enrollment), Centurion LoungesPlaza Premium Lounges, 10 visits a year to Delta Sky Clubs (when flying Delta, plus the ability to unlock unlimited access), Escape Lounges – The Centurion Studio Partner, some Lufthansa Lounges (when flying Lufthansa on the same day), and some Virgin Clubhouses.

Here are other great cards that also offer a complimentary Priority Pass lounge membership (enrollment may be required):

Hot Tip:

Eligible Priority Pass members also have access to a dining credit at Big Smoke Taphouse & Kitchen in Terminal 2 near gate A20, Oceanic Pub & Kitchen in Terminal 3 above the Virgin Atlantic check-in, and The Globe Pub & Kitchen in Terminal 5 near the south security checkpoint. Learn more in our article that breaks down the Priority Pass lounges and restaurants members can access.

Final Thoughts

London Heathrow Airport offers a wide variety of airline lounges for eligible passengers. With British Airways operating flights from Terminals 3 and 5, connecting passengers should always find themselves within easy reach of a Galleries Club or First Lounge.

Oneworld premium cabin passengers or elite-status frequent flyers have plenty of choice when it comes to accessing some of the best lounges at LHR, including the Qantas, Cathay Pacific, and British Airways lounges.

Passengers who find themselves without the required airline credentials can use Priority Pass to access the Club Aspire Lounge, No1 Lounge, or Plaza Premium Lounges — all available with paid access.

Frequently Asked Questions

What lounges can I use at Heathrow?

The following lounges are available at London Heathrow Airport:

  • Terminal 2: Aer Lingus Lounge, Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounge, Lufthansa Business Lounge, Lufthansa Senator Lounge, Plaza Premium Lounge, Singapore Airlines SilverKris Lounge, United Airlines Arrivals Lounge, United Airlines United Club
  • Terminal 3: American Airlines Admirals Club, American Airlines Arrivals Lounge, American Airlines International First Class Lounge, British Airways Galleries Club Lounge, British Airways Galleries First Lounge, Cathay Pacific Business Class Lounge, Cathay Pacific First Class Lounge, Centurion Lounge, Club Aspire Lounge, Emirates Lounge, No1 Lounge, Qantas London Lounge, Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse, Virgin Atlantic Revivals Lounge
  • Terminal 4: Blush Lounge by Plaza Premium, Plaza Premium Lounge, Qatar Airways Frequent Flyer Lounge, Qatar Airways Premium Lounge
  • Terminal 5: British Airways Galleries Arrivals Lounge, British Airways Galleries Club Lounge x 3, British Airways Galleries First Lounge, British Airways The Concorde Room, Club Aspire Lounge, Plaza Premium Lounge, The Windsor Suite
What is the No1 Lounge at Heathrow T5?

The No1 Lounge is in Terminal 3, in the connector to gates 13 to 22. No1 Lounges also operates the Club Aspire Lounge in Terminal 5, adjacent to gate 18.

The Club Aspire Lounge in Terminal 5 offers buffet food, a full-service bar, Wi-Fi, sleeping pods, and showers (available for a fee).

How much does it cost to enter a Heathrow lounge?

Passengers may purchase entry into the Club Aspire Lounges from £35 ($48), No1 Lounge from £38 ($51), and a Plaza Premium Lounge from £45 ($60). These lounges are also accessible with Priority Pass membership and various other lounge pass programs.

What is the difference between Club Aspire and No1 Lounge Heathrow?

Club Aspire Lounges and the No1 Lounge have similar offerings and can be booked for a similar fee (the No1 Lounge is slightly more expensive). Both lounges offer buffet food, a full-service bar, and Wi-Fi. The Club Aspire Lounge in Terminal 5 has showers for a fee.

Are drinks free in No1 Lounge Heathrow?

Soft drinks and some alcohol are included in the fee for the No1 Lounge, with premium drinks for purchase from the full-service bar.

Is the Heathrow Terminal 5 lounge worth it?

The Club Aspire Lounge in Terminal 5 is in a convenient location to wait for a Terminal 5 flight, with food, drinks, and comfortable seating. The lounge is light and airy and has runway views. Showers are available for a fee.

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