Are you looking for the best value way for you to access an airport lounge?
Read on to find the best value option based on your travel plans.

Cheap Airport Lounges
Is It Worth Paying for An Airport Lounge?
If you get a deal or a membership paying for an airport lounge can work out to be great value, often cheaper than a meal in the airport. That means you get all the benefits of the airport lounge at no extra cost.

Cheap Airport Lounges
Guide to Accessing Cheap Airport Lounges
Below you will find a guide on how to access cheap airport lounges based on your visit and travel requirements.
Pricing Overview
For ease of comparison, I based my pricing on accessing airport lounges at London Gatwick Airport.
Membership Assumptions
I have assumed that for lounge membership schemes:
- One person is the member
- One person is the guest, unless advised differently.
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Cheap Airport Lounge
1 Lounge Visit Per Year
Cheapest Option = Best Online Deal
Whether travelling on your own or as a couple, the cheapest option for you is to get a good online deal. Prices vary depending on the airport so here are prices for Gatwick lounge access.
These are for the cheapest lounge options available, not necessarily the same lounge. All are for 3 hours of lounge access unless advised differently.
Find airport lounge deals at;
- My Travel Extras – 20% off UK airport lounge access
- LoungePass – 27.49 per person with the option to upgrade to Premium Security for 5.00
1 Airport Lounge Visit Per Year | Online Deal Cheapest Price | Priority Pass Membership (with discount) | Lounge Pass Membership | Dragon Pass Standard Membership | Dragon Free Membership |
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1 Person | 24 | 72 | 27.49 | 68 | 27.25 |
2 People | 48 | 96 | 54.98 | 87.50 | 54.50 |


Cheap Lounges
3 Visits Per Year
Cheapest Option = Best Online Deal or Dragon Free Membership
Whether travelling on your own or as a couple, the cheapest option for you is to get a good online deal. Prices vary depending on the airport so here are prices for Gatwick lounge access. These are for the cheapest lounge options available, not necessarily the same lounge. All are for 3 hours of lounge access unless advised differently.
Find airport lounge deals at;
- My Travel Extras – 20% off UK airport lounge access
- LoungePass – 27.49 per person with the option to upgrade to Premium Security for 5.00
The other option is to use a Dragon Pass but avoid the membership fee by signing up as a member of Regus where you can get free membership to Dragon Pass and just pay directly for airport lounge access.
3 Airport Lounge Visits Per Year | Online Deal | Priority Pass Membership (with discount) | Dragon Pass Standard Membership | Dragon Free Membership |
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1 person | 72 | 120 | 168 | 81.75 |
2 people | 144 | 192 | 165.50 | 163.50 |



Cheap Lounge Access
6 Visits Per Year
Cheapest Option = Online Deal, Dragon Pass Preferential
Best Value for Benefits & Perks – Priority Pass
Whether travelling on your own or as a couple, the cheapest option for you is to get a good online deal.
However, for more lounge choices and options a Priority Pass or Dragon Free Pass might be the best option. Around 6 visits is the ‘tipping point’ for when passes are better value than buying airport lounge access as you go.
Prices vary depending on the airport so here are prices for Gatwick lounge access. These are for the cheapest lounge options available, not necessarily the same lounge. All are for 3 hours of lounge access unless advised differently.
Find airport lounge deals at;
- My Travel Extras – 20% off UK airport lounge access
- LoungePass – 27.49 per person with the option to upgrade to Premium Security for 5.00
6 Airport Lounge Visits Per Year | Online Deal | Priority Pass Standard Plus | Priority Pass Standard Plus with Discount | Dragon Pass Preferential | Dragon Pass Free Memb. |
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1 person | 144 | 229 | 183 | 168 | 163.50 |
2 people | 288 | 373 | 327 | 312 | 327 |


Airport Lounge Deals
8 Visits Per Year
Cheapest Option = Dragon Pass Preferential
Best Value for Benefits & Perks – Priority Pass
If you are a solo traveller then the Dragon Preferential Pass comes in at the cheapest option ?168 for 8 lounge visits
8 Airport Lounge Visits Per Year | Online Deal | Priority Pass Standard Plus | Priority Pass Standard Plus With Discount | Dragon Pass Preferential | Dragon Free Memb. |
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1 person | 192 | 229 | 183 | 168 | 218.24 |
2 people | 384 | 421 | 375 | 360 | 436.48 |


Airport Lounge Offers
10 Visits Per Year
Cheapest Option = Priority Pass Standard Plus Membership (with my discounted rate)
10 Airport Lounge Visits Per Year | Online Deal | Priority Pass Standard Plus | Priority Pass Standard Plus With Discount | Dragon Pass Preferential | Dragon Free Membership |
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1 person | 240 | 229 | 183 | 216 | 272.50 |
2 people | 480 | 469 | 423 | 456 | 545 |



Cheap Airport Lounge
15 Visits Per Year
Cheapest Option = Priority Pass Standard Plus Membership (with my discount)
15 Airport Lounge Visits Per Year | Online Deal | Priority Pass Standard Plus | Priority Pass Standard Plus With Discount | Dragon Pass Preferential | Dragon Free Membership |
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1 person | 360 | 349 | 303 | 336 | 408.75 |
2 people | 720 | 709 | 663 | 696 | 817.80 |


Cheapest Airport Lounges
20 Visits Per Year
Cheapest Option = Priority Pass Prestige
20 Airport Lounge Visits Per Year | Online Deal | Priority Pass Prestige | Priority Pass Prestige With Discount | Dragon Pass Prestige | Dragon Free Memb |
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1 person | 480 | 419 | 377 | 379 | 545 |
2 people | 960 | 838 | 754 | 758 | 1090 |

Cheap Airport Lounges – Conclusion
- The cheapest access depends on how often you are going to use an airport lounge and where you plan to use them.
- A membership scheme might be the best option – especially if you are going to use a lounge more than 6 times a year. Check out this airport lounge membership comparison for more details.
- Spending a bit of time researching can help you find the cheapest deal.
- Airport lounges are a great way to upgrade your airport experience.
- Airport lounges are also great if you are a nervous flyer, helping make the airport experience less stressful.

10. Cheap Airport Lounges – FAQs
Are airport lounges worth it?
Eating and drinking in an airport for 2-3 hours is going to cost 20 or more. For around 5-10 more you can access an airport lounge. There you can enjoy free food and drinks, better WIFI, quieter space and nicer seating.
How Much Are Airport Lounge Fees?
The fees you pay depend on whether you are using a lounge occasionally and buying access as you go, or you are using a membership scheme. Pay As You Go access is around 24 per visit (sometimes for 2 hours) for example.
Can you pay for an airport lounge?
Yes, you absolutely can. You can pay for one time usage or you can pay for a membership scheme such as Priority Pass
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