Escape Lounge Edinburgh Airport – All You Need to Know

Last updated on March 29th, 2026 at 04:11 pm

Thinking of using the Escape Lounge Edinburgh Airport?

Check out my review of this lounge to see if it’s the best choice for your visit. I’ve included everything you need to know including the facilities, food and drink options.

I used my Priority Pass Membership to visit this lounge which made it great value, just £20.60 infact as I have Standard Plus membership which includes 10 lounge visits a year.

Escape Lounge Edinburgh – Overall Quality

Food	⭐⭐⭐⭐
Service	⭐⭐⭐⭐
Overall Value	⭐⭐⭐⭐

Edinburgh Escape Lounge – Quick Overview

Food	Drinks	Runway Views	Capacity	Location	Hours	Priority Pass?
Hot Buffet	Full Bar Service	No	+100	Gate 4	4am to 9pm Tues & Weds, 4am to 10pm every other day	Yes

• Location Details: Near Gate 4. It’s right next to the British Airways lounge.
• Star Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐
• What I Love: The calming colour scheme and the greenery in the lounge
• Seating Available: Lots of tables for 2, larger tables, sofa type seating, lounge seating
• Amenities: 🍳 Breakfast & All Day Menu 🍷 Tended Bar 📶 WiFi ☕ Hot Drinks Machines 🔌 Power Sockets
• Price Range: £££
• Best For: Finding a quiet corner and the best food
• This lounge is for you if: You want a lounge nearer gates 1-10 and you want a good meal

Edinburgh Escape Lounge – Facilities and Amenities

Edinburgh Escape Lounge – Quick Summary

The Escape Lounge Edinburgh costs £38.99 for direct booking but only £20.60 with Priority Pass Standard Plus membership. Located at Gate 4 after security, the lounge is open from 4am to 10pm most days (closing at 9pm Tuesday and Wednesday).

The lounge offers a hot & cold buffet, full bar service with beer on tap, unlimited soft drinks, and complimentary WiFi. Priority Pass members can access over 1,800 lounges worldwide including this one. The lounge accommodates over 100 guests and features comfortable seating with power sockets throughout. It has no runway views or in-lounge toilets.

Escape Lounge Edinburgh Airport – My Visit

• I visited this lounge during the middle of the day.
• It was very quiet with only a few guests in the lounge.
• On first entry this looks like a small lounge but is L-shaped with more seating around the corner.

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Escape Lounge Opening Times

Monday: 4am to 10pm
Tuesday: 4am to 9pm
Wednesday: 4am to 9pm
Thursday: 4am to 10pm
Friday: 4am to 10pm
Saturday: 4am to 10pm
Sunday: 4am to 10pm

How Can You Buy Access to the Escape Lounge Edinburgh?

Lounge	Book Direct	Book 3rd Party	Priority Pass
Escape Lounge	£38.99 for 2.5 hours	£28 for 3 hour entry with LoungePair	£20.60 with Priority Pass Standard Plus (10 included visits)

The Escape Lounge is a paid entry lounge. This means you can access it whatever airline you are flying with an whatever type of class you are flying.

You can either;

• Buy access directly on the Escape Lounge Site – £38.99 per adult for a 2.5 hour stay (up to 35 months free of charge)
• Buy access through a third party site such as LoungePair.
• Access via an airport lounges membership scheme such as Priority Pass. The cost to enter depends on your membership level.

Escape Lounge Edinburgh Gate 4

Locating the Escape Lounge at Edinburgh Airport

• The lounge is located close to Gate 4 and Gate 9 is just across the other side of the building.
• Once you pass through security and through the duty free hall turn left.
• Keep walking past Cafe Nero and bear left.
• You will see the Escape Lounge entrance located next to the British Airways lounge.

Entering the Escape Lounge

• On entering the lounge you will need to show your boarding pass and your booking or your airport lounge membership card.
• I used Priority Pass to enter the lounge.
• It was quick and easy to enter with friendly and welcoming staff.

Edinburgh Airport Escape Lounge Review

Escape Lounge Facilities and Services

Runway Views?	Dedicated Quiet Area?	Childrens Area?	Suitable for Working?	Toilets in Lounge?
No	No	No	Yes	No

Lounge View

• On entry this lounge feels quite small and narrow but don’t be fooled. Once you pass through the narrow corridor you reach part of the lounge, but the lounge goes right around the corner.
• The view from this lounge looks over the Fast Park and multi storey car park area so there are no airport apron or runway views.

Seating

There are a variety of seating options available to visitors using the lounge including;

• Seating along the wall with small tables for 2 and chairs
• Larger tables and chairs
• Lounge chairs
• Large lounge swivel chairs

WIFI

• The WIFI was pretty good although I kept picking up the British Airways Lounge WIFI too.
• You need to use a password to access the WIFI.

Power Sockets

There were plentiful sockets in the lounge including;

• At floor level for the seating along the wall
• In the armrest area of the large lounge seats
• Along the bar stool seating area (although not a socket for every seat)

Toilets

• There are no toilets in the lounge which is a bit disappointing.

Flight Information Board

• There is a flight information board located beside the bar in the lounge.

Newspapers and Magazines

• Access to the lounge includes access to the Press Reader app. This app has hundreds of magazines and newspapers available to read.

Escape Lounge Edinburgh Eating & Drinking

Drinks

• There is a tended bar for most alcoholic drinks at the Escape Lounge.
• There are bottled beers available from the fridge.
• There is beer on tap available at the buffet.
• Fruit juices are available to help yourself.
• There is a hot drinks machine located beside the bar serving coffees with hot water availble for tea.

Cold Food

There is a salad bar in the Escape Lounge:

When I visited this had;

• Mixed salads – great selection (I was too busy eating the salads to photograph them!)

There was also a section with other cold food including;

• Bread
• Biscuits for cheese
• Cakes

Escape Lounge Hot Food

• Aubergine Moussaka – this was really delicious
• Pasta with sauce – also very nice and not dry
• Garlic bread
• Soup of the day

Escape Lounge Edinburgh – Pros and Cons

Pros	Cons
Good food selection	No toilets in the lounge
Calming green decor with plants	No airport apron or runway views

Escape Lounge FAQs

Should You Use Priority Pass to Access the Escape Lounge?

If you are going to be travelling from Edinburgh Airport more than 5 times a year then Priority Pass is going to be worth it for great value lounge access.

With Priority Pass you can access any of the 3 paid access lounges at Edinburgh Airport.

Escape Lounge Edinburgh – Final Verdict

• I loved the colour scheme of this lounge and the greenery of the plants gave it a nice relaxing feel
• The food was good and I had a proper meal before flying
• There are some bigger tables and bar stool type seating that is good for working
• Using my Priority Pass lounge pass made accessing this lounge better value than having a meal in the airport.

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