Just answer the 4 questions in the quiz below and find the cheapest way for you find cheap airport lounges;
Cheap Airport Lounges
Is It Worth Paying for An Airport Lounge?
An airport lounge is ideal for regular travellers who want to use their time at the airport to work. They are also great for nervous travellers who find the atmosphere quieter. Paying for an airport lounge is a great way to upgrade your airport experience.
Cheap Airport Lounges
Which is the Best Option?
Below you will find a guide to how to access cheap airport lounges based on your visit and travel requirements.
For ease of comparison, I based my pricing on accessing airport lounges at London Gatwick Airport.
I’ve also assumed that for lounge membership schemes one person is the member and one person is the guest unless advised differently.
If you haven’t completed the quick quiz above you might want to do this now and it will guide you to the cheapest prices for you based on your airport lounge usage.
Otherwise, follow the guide below for all the information you need.

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;
- Travelsupermarket – £28 per person
- HolidayExtras – £24 per person (maximum stay 2 hours not 3)
- Aspire Lounges – Approx £25 per person (lounges currently closed)
- LoungePass – £27.49 per person with the option to upgrade to Premium Security for £5.00
- LoungeBuddy – £20 for Aspire Lounge
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;
- Travelsupermarket – £28 per person
- HolidayExtras – £24 per person (maximum stay 2 hours not 3)
- Aspire Lounges – Approx £25 per person (lounges currently closed)
- LoungePass – £27.49 per person with the option to upgrade to Premium Security for £5.00
- LoungeBuddy – £20 for Aspire Lounge (currently closed)
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;
- Travelsupermarket – £28 per person
- HolidayExtras – £24 per person (maximum stay 2 hours not 3)
- Aspire Lounges – Approx £25 per person (lounges currently closed)
- LoungePass – £27.49 per person with the option to upgrade to Premium Security for £5.00
- LoungeBuddy – £20 for Aspire Lounge (currently closed)
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 = Dragon Pass Preferential or Priority Pass Standard Membership
If you are a solo traveller the Dragon Pass Preferential comes in the cheapest at £168
Priority Pass comes a close second at £229 (with my discounted rates it is £183)
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 = Aspire for Couples, Dragon Pass Preferential Membership, Priority Pass Standard Plus Membership
If you are a solo traveller then the Dragon Preferential Pass is your cheapest option at £168
Priority Pass Standard Plus is £229
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
If you are a solo traveller then my special discount rate of £377 for Priority Pass Prestige Membership is the cheapest deals
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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