Heathrow lounges: every lounge, terminal by terminal

Plaza Premium Lounge

After security, Level 4 of departures, next to the terminal transfer area

Book ahead from £49; Priority Pass members admitted, with a two-hour stay and access limited when it is busy

Hours: 05:00–21:30

• Showers (charges may apply, subject to availability)
• Private resting suites
• Bar (charges may apply)
• Draught beer
• Freshly prepared food
• TV
• Wi-Fi

The only pay-in lounge in Terminal 2 with showers, and the one to book before a long-haul flight.

Best for A shower and a proper meal before a long flight from Terminal 2.

No1 Lounge

After security and the duty-free shop, ground level of departures

Pre-book from £42, with entry up to three hours before your flight; children aged 2–11 need a child entry and under-2s are free; Priority Pass, LoungeKey and DragonPass accepted

Hours: 05:00–21:00

• Fully tended bar
• Seasonal dishes
• TV rooms
• Wi-Fi

Cheaper than Plaza Premium next door, with a tended bar and TV rooms, but no showers.

Best for A drink and a seat away from the gates on a short European hop.

United Club and Lufthansa Senator Lounge

After security: the United Club by gate B46, the Senator Lounge on Level 5 of departures

Airline lounges, invitation only, by ticket class or frequent-flyer status under each airline's rules

Hours: 06:00–22:00

Check your ticket if you fly United or Lufthansa up front or hold status.

Best for Premium-cabin and status passengers on United, Lufthansa and their partners.

Clubrooms

After security, follow the walkway to the left of World Duty Free and the signs for Lounge F and gates 13–22; one floor up by lift or stairs

Pre-book from £48; ages 12 and over only; maximum stay three hours before departure; Priority Pass, LoungeKey and DragonPass members pay an upgrade fee from £15

Hours: 05:00–21:00

• Hosted table service
• À la carte menu
• Cocktails
• Runway views
• Wi-Fi

The best paid lounge at Heathrow: a waiter at your table, a made-to-order menu and cocktails.

Best for Couples and solo travellers who want a sit-down meal rather than a buffet.

No1 Lounge

After security, follow the walkway to the left of World Duty Free and the signs for Lounge F and gates 13–22; one floor up by lift or stairs

Pre-book from £40, with entry up to three hours before your flight; children aged 2–11 need a child entry, under-2s free; Priority Pass, LoungeKey, DragonPass and DreamFolks accepted; Virgin Atlantic premium passengers admitted

Hours: 05:00–22:00

• Fully tended bar
• Hot dishes
• TV lounge
• Runway views
• No1 Bedrooms (airside rooms, 06:00–22:30)
• Wi-Fi

A tended bar, hot dishes and runway views, and the only place at Heathrow with airside bedrooms.

Best for A long connection in Terminal 3, when a bed between flights matters.

My Lounge

After security, follow signs for All Airline Lounges, then Airline Lounges B–J towards gate 9; signposted Lounge D, on the right

Pre-book from £38, under-2s free; children under 12 must be with an adult; Priority Pass and LoungeKey accepted

Hours: 05:00–22:00

• Self-service food and drinks
• Quiet area
• Games room
• Runway views
• Wi-Fi

The best value in Terminal 3, relaxed about dress and good with children.

Best for Families and anyone who would rather wear trainers than smart casual.

Plaza Premium Lounge (arrivals)

Landside in arrivals, ground floor near the taxi ranks, next to the Aerotel hotel

Pay or pre-book on the operator's site; Priority Pass members need a boarding pass showing travel the same day

Hours: 06:00–14:00

• Showers
• Breakfast and lunch
• Workstations
• Accessible washroom
• Wi-Fi

The answer to an overnight flight: a shower and breakfast before your hotel room is ready.

Best for Arriving early from the US or Asia with a day ahead of you.

Plaza Premium Lounge

After security, Level 2 of departures, opposite gates 10a and 10b

Book ahead from £49; Priority Pass members admitted, with a two-hour stay

Hours: 05:00–22:00

• Showers (charges may apply, subject to availability)
• Quiet zone
• Meditation rooms
• Hot and cold buffet
• Bar
• Runway views
• Wi-Fi

The main Terminal 4 lounge, open later than most, with showers and a quiet zone.

Best for A late evening departure from Terminal 4.

Blush Lounge by Plaza Premium Group

After security, Level 2 of departures, near gate 2

Pre-book from £30; Priority Pass members admitted, with a two-hour stay

Hours: Priority Pass lists 07:00–10:30 Monday to Thursday, 07:00–22:00 Friday, 07:00–17:30 Saturday, 07:00–10:30 and 15:30–17:30 Sunday

• Runway views
• Kosher meals on request
• Wi-Fi

The cheapest seat in a Heathrow lounge, if your departure time fits its short hours.

Best for A morning departure from Terminal 4 on a budget.

Qatar Airways Premium Lounge

After security, Level 2 of departures

Airline lounge, invitation only, under the airline's rules

Check your ticket before paying for a lounge.

Best for Qatar Airways premium-cabin passengers.

Club Aspire

After security, to the left of gate A18

Pre-book from £40, up to three hours before departure; Priority Pass accepted; smart casual. Closes on 16 November 2026 and reopens as a No1 Lounge

Hours: 05:00–21:00

• Bar
• Hot and cold dishes
• Runway views
• Wi-Fi

The value pick for non-BA travellers in Terminal 5, until it closes for its rebuild.

Best for Travellers without BA status before mid-November 2026.

Plaza Premium Lounge

After security, Level 2 of departures, next to gate A7

Pre-book or walk in, from £49; Priority Pass members admitted, with a two-hour stay

Hours: 04:45–21:30

• Showers (charges may apply, subject to availability)
• Seasonal food
• Fully serviced bar
• Runway views
• TV
• Wi-Fi

The only independent lounge in Terminal 5 with showers, and from November 2026 the only one open at all.

Best for A first-wave flight from Terminal 5 when you have no BA lounge access.

British Airways Galleries lounges

After security: Galleries Club South on Level 4, Galleries Club North and Galleries First on Level 3, and Galleries Club by gate B36 on Level 2 (05:30–22:00)

Invitation only, by ticket class or frequent-flyer status, under the airline's rules

Four departure lounges in one terminal, for those whose ticket or status gets them in.

Best for BA business and first passengers and oneworld status holders.

British Airways Arrivals Lounge

Before security, Level 1, in arrivals

Invitation only, under the airline's rules

Hours: 05:00–14:00

If your BA ticket includes it, use it before heading into town.

Best for Eligible BA passengers off an overnight flight.