Are Heathrow lounges worth the money?

The British Airways first class lounge in London Heathrow offers a surprisingly good experience — particularly for how many passengers stream through it. Travelers have a wide variety of hot and cold dining options, many alcoholic and nonalcoholic drink options, access to showers and even sleeping pods.



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Yes, definitely. Even though it isn't as nice as the business class or first-class lounges, it's worth the money. Be sure to book your spot online and save a few bucks. Visit No1 Lounges at London Heathrow, London Gatwick, Birmingham, and Edinburgh airports.

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The Best Lounges at Heathrow Airport
  • British Airways Concorde Room. ...
  • Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse. ...
  • Qatar Airways Premium Lounge, Terminal 4. ...
  • Qantas First and Business Class Lounge, T3. ...
  • Cathay Pacific Lounge, T3. ...
  • Plaza Premium Lounge, Terminal 5. ...
  • Singapore Airlines SilverKris Lounge.


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FOOD & DRINK The Club Aspire Lounge Heathrow Terminal 5 offers a complimentary freshly prepared, seasonal menu throughout the day.

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Free teas, coffees, juices, soft drinks and alcoholic beverages (including beers, wines and spirits) are also served up at this lounge via the fully tended bar.

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Club Aspire at Heathrow Terminal 3 is a traveller favourite, award-winning airport lounge. It has been awarded the World's Leading Lounge at the World Travel Awards in 2022 and TripAdvisor's Traveller's Choice award in 2022 and 2023!

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The Cons of Airline Lounges If the lounge is crowded, you might still be able to find a seat, but you could be waiting longer for drinks and have to put up with more noise. If you decide to take your family on your business trip, which some travelers choose to do, take note that not all lounges are family friendly.

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In our airport guides, we include lounges that economy-class travellers can access by paying at the door, purchasing a lounge pass or joining a lounge membership program.

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Lounges typically set food up in a way where you can help yourself as needed. They often offer free snacks and other food choices, plus drinks, including alcoholic beverages. These food and drink offerings come at no extra cost to you.

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You can get free access to an airline lounge by redeeming miles or opening a credit card with lounge benefits. Airline elite status also comes with lounge benefits. If you're a U.S. military member on active duty, you might qualify for free lounge access with select airlines.

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Making the most of a short layover at Heathrow (0-6 hours)
  • Enjoy a meal in our huge range of restaurants.
  • Indulge at some of Heathrow's exclusive shops.
  • Relax in one of our premium lounges.
  • Refresh with a relaxing spa treatment.


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Yes, it's possible to get Priority Pass for “free, but this kind of membership comes through a credit card with an annual fee.

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Can I buy lounge access at Heathrow? Yes, it's easy to buy lounge access with Holiday Extras. Simply enter your travel dates and choose the lounge that takes your fancy. Once you've booked, we'll send you a confirmation email with your pass and all the important information.

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In the far back of the lounge, British Airways offers seven Forty Winks sleeping pods.

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The Club Aspire is another airline-agnostic lounge with paid entry (or with Priority Pass, if you have it). It is not dissimilar to the No1 Lounge, although much smaller and slightly brighter with decent views of the airport. A basic buffet and alcohol is free although you can choose to pay for premium food and drink.

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Airport lounges are generally worth the effort to get in, whether as provided by your airline ticket, credit card or elite status. The benefits are truly there, from the basics like Wi-Fi, clean restrooms, beverages and a place to sit, to sit down meals and premium beverages.

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You can't pay to access British Airways lounges. You'll have to rely on your fare class or elite status to get access. Elite status in either the airline's Executive Club or the Oneworld alliance will work.

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