London Stansted Airport Lounges Guide

London, Essex2 optionsUpdated 2026-10-08

The lounges you can use at London Stansted Airport, with access options and where to find each one. London Stansted Airport keeps things simple, with a handful of airport lounges to choose from — two in total. Options like Escape Lounges and Emirates are spread across Main Terminal and Satellite 1. Check out the list below to find the best option for you, and remember to confirm the details directly with the service provider before travelling.

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Escape Lounges

Escape Lounges runs a single lounge at London Stansted Airport — in Main Terminal. You can usually get in with Day Pass / Pre-Book, Priority Pass, Dragonpass and Lounge Key.

Locations (1)

Essence by Escape Lounges - London Stansted

Main TerminalDetails

Essence by Escape Lounges at London Stansted serves passengers on airlines departing from Gates 1-19, open daily 4:45am to 8:15pm. It offers freshly prepared sandwiches, salads and light bites with quality drinks; hot food is not served. Access is by pre-booking, walk-in for eligible airlines subject to availability, or Priority Pass, DragonPass and Lounge Key.

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Directions

Airside, for passengers on airlines departing from Gates 1-19; follow signs for Airport Lounges.

Access options
Day Pass / Pre-book
Pre-book online, Walk-in access for eligible airlines only, subject to availability, Same-day boarding pass, Maximum stay of up to 3 hours before departure
Priority Pass
Priority Pass membership, Same-day boarding pass, Entry subject to availability
DragonPass
DragonPass membership, Same-day boarding pass, Entry subject to availability
Lounge Key
Lounge Key membership, Same-day boarding pass, Entry subject to availability
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Emirates

Emirates runs a single lounge at London Stansted Airport — in Satellite 1. You can usually get in with First Class, Business Class and Emirates Skywards (Tier Access).

Locations (1)

Emirates Lounge

Satellite 1Details

Emirates’ dedicated lounge at London Stansted offers a premium pre‑flight experience for First and Business Class customers and eligible Emirates Skywards members. Facilities include comfortable seating, a full‑service dining area with seasonal, locally sourced dishes via Full Circle Farms, premium beverages, complimentary Wi‑Fi and shower suites. Located airside in Satellite 1, it provides convenient access to Emirates departure gates.

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Directions

After security in Satellite 1, near the gates used for Emirates departures.

Access options
First Class
First class ticket on a same‑day Emirates (EK) flight
Business Class
Business class ticket on a same‑day Emirates (EK) flight
Emirates Skywards (Tier access)
Emirates Skywards Gold or Platinum membership on a same‑day Emirates (EK) flight

Frequently Asked Questions

Does London Stansted Airport have lounges?

Yes, London Stansted Airport has 2 lounges available: • Essence by Escape Lounges - London Stansted (Main Terminal) • Emirates Lounge (Satellite 1)

Where is the Essence by Escape Lounges - London Stansted located at London Stansted Airport?

The Essence by Escape Lounges - London Stansted is located in Main Terminal at London Stansted Airport.

Where is the Emirates Lounge located at London Stansted Airport?

The Emirates Lounge is located in Satellite 1 at London Stansted Airport.

Which terminals have lounges at London Stansted Airport?

Lounges are available in the following terminals at London Stansted Airport: Main Terminal, Satellite 1.

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