Heathrow has four terminals in use: 2, 3, 4 and 5. You can only use a lounge in the terminal you fly from, so check your terminal first; our guide to which Heathrow terminal you need covers that. This page compares the lounges any passenger can pay to use, pre-booked or at the door: where each one is, what is included, the rules on children and how long you can stay. If you are still deciding whether a lounge is worth it at all, our guide on whether an airport lounge is worth it covers that.
Every terminal also has airline lounges, such as those run by British Airways and Virgin Atlantic's Clubhouse, but these are for passengers with an eligible ticket or frequent flyer status, so they are not covered here.
Terminal 2 lounges
Terminal 2 has two lounges you can pay to use.
Plaza Premium Lounge, Terminal 2
- Where: Level 4 of departures, next to the transfer area. From the level 5 escalators, turn right past World Duty Free.
- Included: a buffet that changes through the day, with breakfast in the morning and light hot meals, soup, sandwiches and salads later on, plus drinks including beer and wine. Champagne, prosecco and premium drinks cost extra. There are showers, a relaxation area and Wi-Fi.
- Children: welcome, and under-2s go free.
- Timing: open from 5am to 9.30pm. Entry is sold in blocks of hours, so check the length of stay when you book. Walk-in access can be limited at busy times of year.
- Suits: a long-haul departure where you want a meal and a shower first.
No1 Lounge, Terminal 2
- Where: on the ground level after security and duty free, near gate A18.
- Included: buffet-style seasonal dishes and snacks, and a tended bar with beers, wines, spirits, sparkling wine, soft drinks and hot drinks. Champagne costs extra. There is a TV lounge, a quiet library area, private rooms for calls or work, and Wi-Fi.
- Children: under-2s go free. Children under 12 must be supervised and may be seated in family areas.
- Timing: open from 5am to 9pm. Entry is from three hours before your flight, and you can buy extra hours in advance if you want to arrive earlier.
- Suits: anyone wanting a smaller, calmer room, or somewhere to work. The dress code is smart casual, sports shirts and flip-flops are not allowed, and stag and hen parties are turned away.
Terminal 3 lounges
Terminal 3 has three lounges you can pay to use, all run by No1 Lounges and all airside. There is no Plaza Premium departures lounge here; the one Plaza Premium lounge in Terminal 3 is for arriving passengers.
No1 Lounge, Terminal 3
- Where: after security, take the walkway to the left of World Duty Free and follow signs for Lounge F and gates 13 to 22. The lounge is one floor up, by lift or stairs.
- Included: hot dishes and snacks, and a bar with beers, wines, spirits, sparkling wine and soft drinks. Champagne costs extra. It has runway views, a small cinema room, quiet rooms and Wi-Fi.
- Children: under-2s go free. Children under 12 must be supervised and may be seated in family areas.
- Timing: open from 5am to 10pm. Entry is from three hours before your flight, with extra hours available to buy in advance.
- Suits: most travellers, including families. The dress code is smart casual.
Clubrooms, Terminal 3
- Where: the same route as the No1 Lounge, towards Lounge F, one floor up, with its own entrance. It opened in April 2025 with 116 seats, split into smaller rooms.
- Included: table service, with an all-day menu of dishes cooked to order, cocktails, beers, wines and premium spirits. Champagne costs extra. It has runway views and Wi-Fi.
- Children: for ages 12 and over only.
- Timing: open from 5am to 9pm, with entry from three hours before your flight.
- Suits: adults who want a sit-down meal served at the table. Expect to pay more than at My Lounge. Card schemes such as Priority Pass charge an extra fee here.
My Lounge, Terminal 3
- Where: after security, follow signs for gates 1 to 22 and the airline lounges, then turn left towards gate 9. It is signposted as Lounge D, on the right. It was previously Club Aspire.
- Included: snacks and hot dishes, a tended bar and self-serve wine, beer and cocktails. Sparkling wine and champagne cost extra. There is a quiet area, a games room, charging points and Wi-Fi.
- Children: children of all ages are welcome and families may be seated in a family space. Under-2s go free without being added to the booking, and ages 2 to 11 need a child ticket. Children must stay with an adult.
- Timing: open from 5am to 10pm. Entry is from three hours before your flight.
- Suits: families and anyone who wants a relaxed room. The dress code is relaxed, though fancy dress and revealing clothing are not allowed.
Terminal 4 lounges
Terminal 4 has two lounges you can pay to use, both run by Plaza Premium Group and both after security and passport control.
Plaza Premium Lounge, Terminal 4
- Where: Level 2 of departures, opposite gates 10A and 10B.
- Included: breakfast, lunch and dinner from a buffet, and drinks including wine, beer, spirits and soft drinks. Premium drinks cost extra. There are showers, a napping area, quiet booths and Wi-Fi.
- Children: welcome, with a family area that has small furniture, games and a TV. Under-2s go free.
- Timing: open from 5am to 10pm. Entry is sold in blocks of hours, and access can be limited at peak times.
- Suits: most travellers, and families in particular. It is the main all-day option in Terminal 4.
Blush Lounge by Plaza Premium Group, Terminal 4
- Where: Level 2 of departures, near gate 2.
- Included: British and international dishes, with vegetarian and gluten-free options on request, tea, coffee, and house beer and wine. Some menu items cost extra. There is Wi-Fi and charging points.
- Children: welcome, and under-2s go free.
- Timing: opening hours are shorter than the main lounge and vary through the week, with some days open only in the morning or afternoon. Check the hours for your day before you book.
- Suits: a smaller, quieter alternative if its hours match your flight. The dress code is smart casual, and stag and hen outfits are not allowed.
Terminal 5 lounges
Terminal 5 is British Airways' terminal. It has two lounges you can pay to use, both airside in the main A gates building, but one of them is about to close for a refit.
Plaza Premium Lounge, Terminal 5
- Where: Level 2 of departures, next to gate A7.
- Included: a hot and cold buffet, with pastries, cereals and fruit at breakfast and hot meals, sandwiches, soup and salads later, plus drinks from a tended bar. Champagne, prosecco and premium drinks cost extra. Showers are available, and a charge may apply.
- Children: welcome, and under-2s go free.
- Timing: open from 4.45am to 9.30pm. Entry is sold in blocks of hours, and access is subject to space.
- Suits: early departures and families, and from mid-November it will be the only pay-to-use lounge in the terminal.
Club Aspire, Terminal 5
- Where: after security, to the left of gate A18.
- Included: food from a buffet and a tended bar, with alcohol for over-18s. Champagne, prosecco and the premium menu cost extra. It has runway views. Toilets are outside the lounge.
- Children: under-2s go free, and all children must be with an adult.
- Timing: open from 5am to 9pm, with entry no more than three hours before your flight and a stay of up to three hours.
- Closing for a refit: it closes on 16 November 2026 and is due to reopen as a No1 Lounge in spring 2027.
- Suits: adults flying before mid-November. The dress code is smart casual, with no sportswear.
Which one for you
- Families in Terminal 2: the Plaza Premium Lounge.
- A quieter room or somewhere to work in Terminal 2: the No1 Lounge.
- Families in Terminal 3: My Lounge, or the No1 Lounge.
- A sit-down meal before a long-haul flight from Terminal 3: Clubrooms, for adults and children aged 12 and over.
- Terminal 4: the Plaza Premium Lounge, or the Blush Lounge if it is open when you fly.
- Terminal 5: the Plaza Premium Lounge, or Club Aspire for flights before 16 November 2026.
Heathrow's lounges get busy in the school holidays, and booking ahead is the way to guarantee a place. Compare prices and book on our Heathrow Airport lounges page. For drop-off, parking and how early to arrive, see our guide to flying from Heathrow Airport.
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