Gatwick has eight paid-access lounges between North and South terminals, with prices starting around £34 per adult. The right lounge depends on which terminal you fly from and what you want (hot food, premium drinks, fast-track included). Here is the honest 2026 comparison.
The paid-access lounges, by terminal
North Terminal
- No1 Lounge: the main paid-access option at North. Hot and cold buffet, full bar, fast Wi-Fi. From around £38 per adult.
- Clubrooms (by No1 Lounges): premium tier with table service, better drinks list, and Fast Track Security included in the booking. From £44 per adult.
- Plaza Premium: generally quieter than No1, hot food, drinks, shower facilities. Pricing similar to No1.
- My Lounge: laid-back, self-service design with foosball, video games and board games. Cheapest option, Scandinavian-inspired interiors. From around £30.
South Terminal
- Club Aspire: straightforward paid-access lounge at South, from £34 per adult. Hot and cold buffet, bar, Wi-Fi.
- Clubrooms (by No1 Lounges): premium tier at South, same offering as North. Table service, Fast Track Security included. From £44.
- No1 Lounge: standard No1 product. Hot and cold buffet, full bar, comfortable seating.
- My Lounge: sister to the North My Lounge. Self-service, casual, games included. From £30.
The members-only lounges (for context)
Not bookable for paid access, but worth knowing if you fly premium-cabin:
- British Airways Galleries Club and BA First Lounge (South Terminal): open to BA Executive Club status holders, OneWorld Emerald and Sapphire passengers, and BA premium-cabin travellers.
- Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse (South Terminal): open to Virgin Upper Class passengers and Flying Club Gold members.
- EasyJet Plus area: some shared lounge access via Priority Pass for EasyJet Plus card holders at certain Gatwick lounges.
If you fly BA business or first, or Virgin Upper, check your ticket before paying for a third-party lounge.
Comparison matrix
| Lounge | Terminal | Adult price | Fast Track included | Hot food | Showers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No1 Lounge | North + South | From £38 | No | Yes | South only |
| Clubrooms | North + South | From £44 | Yes | Yes (table service) | Yes |
| Plaza Premium | North | £35 to £45 | No | Yes | Yes |
| My Lounge | North + South | From £30 | No | Yes (buffet) | No |
| Club Aspire | South | From £34 | No | Yes | No |
Which lounge to pick
You want the cheapest paid option
My Lounge at either terminal, from around £30. Self-service casual, full hot and cold buffet, decent space. Best per-pound value at Gatwick.
You want a guaranteed seat at peak
Clubrooms (either terminal). Premium tier, more space per guest, table service. Fast Track Security included means you do not lose 30 minutes queueing at peak departures, which alone justifies the £6 premium over standard No1.
You want quiet space to work
Plaza Premium North, generally quieter than No1 next door. Good Wi-Fi, working desks, shower if you need to freshen up after a red-eye.
You are flying BA from South Terminal
Check your BA ticket. Club Europe and Club World include the BA Galleries Club Lounge. First-cabin and BA Gold include First Lounge. You probably do not need to pay for a third-party lounge.
Family with children
My Lounge (both terminals) is the most child-friendly with games and casual seating. The standard lounges welcome children but often have a more business-oriented feel.
Is a Gatwick lounge worth it?
For an early flight with 2 to 3 hours airside, almost always yes. Hot breakfast and good coffee for £30 to £44 beats the gate-area cafe round, which costs £15 to £25 for two people without the seating or quiet. The 90-minute or shorter window flips the maths — you will rush the second drink and miss your money worth.
Booking timing
Pre-book at least 24 hours ahead for the lowest rate. Walk-up is 10 to 20% more expensive. Clubrooms at peak Saturdays (school-holiday departures) sells out, so book ahead.
Plan the rest of your Gatwick trip
- For parking, see our Cheapest Gatwick Airport Parking in 2026.
- For driving routes and terminal access, see Driving to Gatwick Airport.
- For the £10 drop-off rule, see Gatwick Drop Off Charges 2026.