Dragon Pass vs Priority Pass 2026: Which is Better?

Last updated on February 25th, 2026 at 12:39 pm

Trying to decide between Dragon Pass and Priority Pass for airport lounge access?

The right choice depends on how often you fly and where you travel. I’ve used both memberships and in this article I’ll compare them side by side so you can decide which one is best for you.

Read on to find out everything you need to know about Dragon Pass vs Priority Pass.

Quick Answer: DragonPass vs Priority Pass (2026)

If you want the short version:

👉 For most UK travellers, Priority Pass is the best choice;

Here’s why:

• ✔ More lounges available to members
• ✔ 24/7 UK Customer service
• ✔ Easy pre-booking for busy lounges

DragonPass works best if:

• You only travel once or twice a year
• You prefer pay-per-visit with lower upfront cost
• You’re not relying on major UK hub airports

My Professional Verdict

• After 37 years in travel and hundreds of airport departures Priority Pass remains my favourite travel upgrade.
• It turns airports from torturous experiences which are uncomfortable and noisy into a treat. It helps me deal with pre-flight anxiety and make use of my time by getting some work done.
• If you want a better airport experience then I recommend Priority Pass.

Dragon Pass vs Priority Pass – Side by Side Comparison

Feature	Priority Pass	Dragon Pass
Number of Lounges	1,700+ worldwide	1,400+ worldwide
Membership Cost	From £48/year	From £68/year
Guest Access	Yes (charges apply)	Yes (charges apply)
Best For	Frequent flyers, global travel	Frequent flyers to Asia
Free/Unlimited Options	Yes (Prestige membership)	Yes (Prestige membership)

💡 MY EXPERIENCE: “I’ve used Priority Pass at Edinburgh, Glasgow, and Manchester. The Standard Plus membership paid for itself after just 4 trips. At £20.60 per visit, it’s cheaper than a meal in the airport – and you get the meal included!” ✈

Priority Pass vs Dragon Pass – The Details

Now let’s dive into the details of each membership programme so you can see exactly what you get with Dragon Pass vs Priority Pass.

I’ll be honest and say that airport lounge access is one of my travel essentials now. It helps me deal with the noise of airports, the stress of flying and means I can also work when I travel too. It’s my favourite travel upgrade!

(If you are looking for a real life costed example comparing the two jump to my Gatwick Airport Costed Comparison)

DragonPass vs Priority Pass Quick Comparison

	Dragon Pass	Priority Pass With My Exclusive Reader Offer
Standard Membership	£68 (1 visit inc.)	£48 (No visits inc)
Standard Plus/Preferential	£168 (8 visits inc)	£206 (10 visits inc)
Prestige	£379 (unlimited)	£419 (Unlimited)
Cost Per Extra Member Visit	£26	£24
Cost For Guest	£26	£24
North America Lounges	109	150
Latin America Lounges		150
Europe Lounges	225	370
Africa Lounges	62	90
Asia Pacific Lounges	444	440
Middle East Lounges	n/a	70
Oceania	14	n/a
Able to Pre Book	Yes	Yes

Over 4 Million Travellers Use Priority Pass

Dragon Pass Vs Priority Pass

DragonPass and Priority Pass Pricing

Dragon Pass and Priority Pass are airport lounge membership schemes that offer travelers a comfortable place to relax before their flights. Let’s have a look at what you will get from each of these membership schemes.

Membership Benefits

• Access to airport lounges at a discounted rate
• Ability to pre-book busy lounges to guarantee access
• Airport meal deals and shopping promotions
• Other membership benefits such as reduced price airport transfers and hire cars
• Customer service support

Membership Levels

Both membership schemes have three levels of membership:

• Basic
• Standard
• Premium/Prestige

Comparison of DragonPass and Priority Pass

Let’s compare them both, starting with Dragon Pass.

DragonPass Membership

Here are the costs for each of the 3 levels of DragonPass membership.

Classic Membership	Preferential Membership	Prestige Membership
£68	£168	£379
1 Visit Included	8 Visits Included	Unlimited Member Visits
£24 Extra Visits	£26 Extra Visits	£24 Extra Visits
£24 Guest Visits	£26 Guest Visits	£24 Guest Visits

Now let’s look at Priority Pass membership costs.

Priority Pass Membership

Here are the costs for Priority Pass Membership.

Membership Level	Priority Pass With My Reader Rate
Standard Membership	£48 (No visits inc)
Standard Plus/Preferential	£206 (10 visits inc)
Prestige	£419 (Unlimited)
Cost Per Extra Member Visit	£24
Cost For Guest	£24

DragonPass Network Vs Priority Pass Network

There are differences between the number and location of lounges available in each program. That’s why if you plan to travel from particular airports regularly it’s always best to check the lounge access, rather than just assume it will be included.

In the UK there are some interesting differences between the two programs;

London Heathrow

• There are 4 lounges available to DragonPass members and 9 available to Priority Pass members

London Gatwick

• There are 6 lounges plus a Spa available to DragonPass members and 8 lounges available to Priority Pass members.

Luton Airport

• There is 1 lounge available for DragonPass members and 2 lounges available for Priority Pass members.
• Whilst you can only use 1 lounge at a time, the more lounges that are available the less chance you have of being turned away due to the lounge being full.

DragonPass Vs Priority Pass Video

Dragonpass vs Priority Pass

Comparison of Number of Lounges Available

• Priority Pass has more lounges in its membership scheme than Dragon Pass – it now has over 1600 lounges.
• Depending on where you are planning travelling that might make a difference.
• Here are the numbers for each membership scheme;

	Priority Pass	Dragon Pass
North America	150	109
Latin America	150	n/a
Europe	370	225
Africa	90	62
Asia Pacific	440	444
Middle East	70	n/a
Oceania	n/a	14

Little Tip from Me: Annual airport lounge membership is better value than pay-as-you-go if you plan to visit airport lounges more than 3-5 times a year

Priority Pass vs DragonPass

Comparing DragonPass and Priority Pass Lounge Access at Gatwick Airport

I have compared the cost of lounge access and the lounges available to members.

You might find my more detailed comparison of all the airport lounges at London Gatwick North Terminal useful.

DragonPass at London Gatwick Airport

Let’s check the costs for DragonPass lounge access.

Lounge	Pay As You Go Cost	Classic Membership (1 visit included)	Preferential Membership (8 visits included)	Prestige Membership (unlimited member visits)
Plaza Premium 2 hours	£38	£68	£168	£379
No. 1 Lounge 2 hours Payg 3 hours membership	£38	£68	£168	£379
My Lounge 3 hours	£38	£68	£168	£379
Aerospa 2 hours & 15 min massage included	£38	£68	£168	£379
Prebooking Fee	£5.50	£5.50	£5.50	£5.50

Choosing the Best DragonPass Option

You can see from the above costs that if you plan to use airport lounges more than 3 times a year then membership is going to be a better option for you.

Membership Options

• 3 or 4 lounge visits a year: Standard Membership is better value than pay-as-you-go access.
• 5 – 15 lounge visits a year: Preferential Membership is better value than pay-as-you-go access.
• Over 15 lounge visits a year: Prestige Membership is better value than pay-as-you-go access.

Note: I did not include the cost of pre-booking lounge access. This adds an extra £5.50 to each lounge visit.

Priority Pass at London Gatwick Airport

Let’s check the costs for Priority Pass. I have used my special reader rates, because why would you want to pay more than you need to!

Lounge	Pay As You Go Cost	Standard Membership (No visits included)	Standard Plus Membership (10 Visits Included)	Prestige Membership (Unlimited member visits)
Plaza Premium 3 hours	£38	£48	£206	£419
No. 1 Lounge 3 hours	£38	£48	£206	£419
My Lounge 3 hours	£38	£48	£206	£419
Prebooking Fee	£6	£6	£6	£6

Choosing the Best Priority Pass Option

You can see from the above costs that if you plan to use airport lounges more than 3 times a year then membership is going to be a better option for you.

Membership Options

• 3 lounge visits a year: Standard Membership is better value than pay-as-you-go access.
• 4 to 18 lounge visits a year: Standard Plus is better value than pay-as-you-go access.
• Over 19 lounge visits a year: Prestige Membership is better value than pay-as-you-go access.

Note: I did not include the cost of pre-booking lounge access. This adds an extra £6 to each lounge visit.

Important Points to Consider

• There is a difference in the time you can use the lounges in this comparison, depending on whether you use DragonPass or Priority Pass.
• All lounges in the comparison offered 3 hours of access through Priority Pass.
• The Plaza Premium only gave 2 hours of access through DragonPass.

You might find my more in-depth comparison of Priority Pass and Lounge Pass access helpful.

DragonPass vs Priority Pass FAQs

DragonPass vs Priority Pass – Which is Best Final Verdict

• DragonPass is a good option if you want to book fast track security and get pay as you go airport lounge access through the app
• Priority Pass has more lounges available to travelers, including more ounges in the UK
• Both services offer members the chance to pre-book lounges.
• Priority Pass sometimes allows longer lounge visit times for members compared to DragonPass. For example, this was seen in the Gatwick North Terminal comparison.

Final Verdict

Priority Pass offers more lounges, longer lounge visits, and is better value if you use my reader rate

More DragonPass vs Priority Pass Resources

LoungePass vs Priority Pass Comparison

All the Priority Pass Lounges at Heathrow Airport Compared

You can find lots more information on my Airport Lounges page