Gatwick markets lounge access from £25, but the named lounges you can actually walk into cost more: No1 Lounge and My Lounge from around £34 to £38, and Clubrooms from about £44, which is the only one that bundles in Fast Track security. Which one suits you depends on your terminal, your budget and whether you value quiet over extras. Checked August 2026.
What Gatwick actually has
Gatwick's lounge offer is spread across both terminals rather than concentrated in one. The named options are No1 Lounge, My Lounge, Clubrooms, Plaza Premium and Club Aspire. Of these, Plaza Premium is confirmed as a North Terminal lounge and Club Aspire is confirmed as a South Terminal lounge. My Lounge is also in the South Terminal, and it is the one with a genuine differentiator: an outdoor terrace with views over the apron, which is unusual for a UK airport lounge. For No1 Lounge and Clubrooms, the exact terminal is worth confirming when you book, since Gatwick's own lounge finder is the definitive source and lounge locations do shift between renovations.
What each one costs, and what you get
| Lounge | Terminal | Indicative walk-in price | What's notable |
|---|---|---|---|
| No1 Lounge | Confirm on booking | from about £34 | Priority Pass and some Amex cards give access |
| My Lounge | South | from about £34 to £38 | Outdoor terrace with apron views |
| Clubrooms | Confirm on booking | from about £44 | Adults-only, table service, Fast Track security included |
| Plaza Premium | North | confirm on the airport's website | The main North Terminal lounge option |
| Club Aspire | South | confirm on the airport's website | A long-standing South Terminal lounge |
These prices are indicative walk-in rates rather than fixed published tariffs, so treat them as a guide and confirm the live price when you book, particularly since lounges often run promotional rates for pre-booking online versus paying on the day.
Is it worth £25 to £44 for a short wait?
If your connection is tight or you are only in the airport for an hour or so before boarding, a lounge rarely pays for itself unless you specifically want the food and drink included, or you are travelling with someone who benefits from a calmer space, such as a young child or someone who finds the main terminal overwhelming. Where a lounge starts to make more sense is a longer wait, a delayed flight, or when you are already paying for Fast Track security anyway, because Clubrooms folds that cost into its £44 walk-in price rather than charging separately.
Clubrooms versus a straight lounge
Clubrooms is the clearest "worth it" case in Gatwick's lineup if you were going to buy Fast Track security anyway. Fast Track alone costs from £6 per person, so once you add that to a plain lounge visit, the gap to Clubrooms' bundled £44 narrows. It is also adults-only with table service, which is a genuinely different experience from a self-service lounge buffet, but it means it is not the right choice if you are travelling with children.
My Lounge for a longer wait
My Lounge's outdoor terrace is the standout feature if the weather is decent and you have two or three hours to spend before your gate opens. At £34 to £38 it sits in the middle of the price range, and being in the South Terminal it works well if you are already flying with a South Terminal carrier such as British Airways short-haul or Jet2, so there is no need to use the inter-terminal shuttle first.
If you already have lounge access
Priority Pass and some American Express cards give entry to several of Gatwick's lounges without paying the walk-in rate again, though which specific lounges are included can vary by card and by season, so check your card's current lounge list rather than assuming every Gatwick lounge participates. If you already hold this kind of access, it is generally worth using it rather than paying twice, and it removes the "is it worth it" question entirely.
The bottom line
For a short wait with light luggage and no urgency, skip the lounge and use the free WiFi and charging points instead, covered on the facilities page. For a longer wait, a delayed flight, or if you were buying Fast Track anyway, Clubrooms at around £44 or My Lounge at around £34 to £38 are the two that make the clearest case, provided you confirm the current price and your terminal before you fly.
Frequently asked questions
Which Gatwick lounges accept Priority Pass? Several do, including No1 Lounge, though the exact list varies by card and by season. Check your Priority Pass or Amex benefits before you travel to confirm current access.
Is Fast Track security included in a Gatwick lounge visit? Only Clubrooms bundles Fast Track security into its walk-in price of about £44. The other lounges are priced separately from Fast Track, which itself starts from £6 per person.
Is there a lounge in both Gatwick terminals? Yes. Plaza Premium is in the North Terminal, and Club Aspire and My Lounge are in the South Terminal, so you do not need to cross terminals to reach a lounge.
Can I book a Gatwick lounge on the day? Gatwick advertises walk-in, pay-on-the-day lounge access, though booking in advance online is generally the way to secure the advertised starting prices.
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Last verified August 2026 by the Gatwick Airport Guide editorial team. Prices and timetables change, so confirm the specifics on the official Gatwick Airport website before you travel.