This Birmingham airport lounges guide reviews all the lounges available to passengers at the airport – from airline and alliance lounges to independent paid-for entry lounges.
Birmingham Airport (IATA code: BHX, ICAO: EGBB) has a single terminal and is the seventh busiest airport in the UK. It is located in the borough of Solihull about 11 km (6 miles) south-east of central Birmingham.
Birmingham airport is operated by Birmingham Airport Limited which is jointly-owned by the surrounding local authorities, Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan and airport employees.
Birmingham Lounges – Quick Summary
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The access rules for each Birmingham airport lounge is explained. Lounges are marked by airline/alliance or whether entry is possible by payment, via the Priority Pass or DragonPass annual lounge access programs or directly by American Express Platinum or Centurion cards.
Birmingham Airport Lounges
Birmingham airport currently has 6 lounges available to travelers:
- No1 Lounge Birmingham [Book]
- Clubrooms Birmingham [Book]
- Aspire Lounge Gate 1 [Book]
- Luxe by Aspire Birmingham
- Suite by Aspire Birmingham
- Emirates Lounge
No1 Lounge Birmingham
PAIDPRIORITY PASSDRAGONPASS – No1 Lounges (owned by Collinson/Swissport) originally opened its Birmingham lounge back in 2012 – it also had a major refresh in 2019.The square-shaped lounge includes a fully tended bar, ‘bistro’ buffet area and a lounging area with comfortable armchair and sofa seating. Additionally there is a mezzanine level with more seats, a TV room and some private rooms.
Free WiFi is available and large windows offer good lighting and views. Note there are no toilet or shower facilities in this lounge.
Paid entrance to any passenger is available from £40 if booking online in advance. Access is possible from 3 hours prior to departure.
Free access is given to Priority Pass and DragonPass members – though holders can be turned away in the event that the lounge is full. It is possible to pay a £6 reservation fee in advance to guarantee entry.
It also accepts premium passengers from TUI and Saudia.
Located past security, follow signs to No1 Lounge, the lounge is near the WHSmith and JD Sports stores on the left-hand side.
Open daily 04:00-21:00.
Book No1 Lounge Birmingham with LoungePair which offers flexible entry passes with no set date/time and guaranteed usage terms. This is cheaper than booking direct with No1 Lounges.
Clubrooms Birmingham
PAIDPRIORITY PASS +$DRAGONPASS +$ – Clubrooms is the premium lounge product from No1 Lounges (owned by Collinson/Swissport) where children under 12 are generally not permitted for a calmer environment. The lounge originally opened in 2018.The lounge has 3 partitioned areas with the dark decor and seating giving a ‘private members club’ theme. It offers a basic a la carte menu with table service, a wide range of premium drinks, free WiFi and a selection of newspapers/magazines.
There is a small toilet facility but no showers. Floor-to-ceiling windows offer natural light and some apron/runway views.
Paid entrance to any passenger is available from £46 if booking online in advance. Access is possible from 3 hours prior to departure.
Priority Pass and DragonPass holders need to pay a £15 additional charge for entry.
It also accepts premium passengers from Air India, Air France-KLM and Qatar Airways.
The lounge is located after security, near Gate 54.
Open daily 04:00-20:30.
Book Clubrooms Birmingham with LoungePair which offers flexible entry passes with no set date/time and guaranteed usage terms. This is slightly cheaper than booking direct with No1 Lounges.
Aspire Lounge (Gate 1)
PAIDPRIORITY PASSDRAGONPASS – This is Swissport’s classic Aspire lounge which was refurbished in 2026. It has a capacity for 135 guests.
The lounge has an L-shape layout with a bar and separate buffet table. A variety of seating is available including cafe-style chairs and tables, banquette seating, bar stools and booths.
A small windows section gives some natural light. The walls are adorned with pictures and murals depicting local Birmingham scenes and historical figures.
Note there are no toilet or shower facilities in this lounge.
Paid entrance is available to any passenger from £42 if booking online in advance. Access is possible from 3 hours prior to departure.
Free entry is granted to Priority Pass and DragonPass holders, subject to availability. Premium/elite passengers of Lufthansa group airlines and Iberia also get access.
It is located near Gate 1 – after security and duty free, follow signs for gates 1-20.
Open daily, hours are as follows:
Oct-Mar: 06:00-18:00 ; Apr-Sep: 03:30-18:00
Book Aspire (Gate 1) Birmingham with LoungePair which offers flexible entry passes with no set date/time and guaranteed usage terms. This is slightly cheaper than booking direct with No1 Lounges.
Luxe by Aspire Lounge Birmingham
PAID – Swissport opened its premium Suite and Luxe lounge offerings at Birmingham in 2026. They have a shared entrance – the Luxe lounge is on the right-hand side of the reception desk and you will be personally escorted to a seat.Luxe is essentially a ‘business-class’ offering at a higher price point than the classic Aspire lounge. The Luxe by Aspire Birmingham has a capacity of 104 seats.
The Luxe lounge offers a wide array of seating, a ‘Pantry’ buffet area with breakfast or day items and a staffed bar offering some premium drinks (prosecco included, champagne charged extra).
There are plenty of charging points, free WiFi and flight departure screens.
The lounge is light and airy with floor-to-ceiling windows offering apron/runway views. There are toilet facilities but no showers.
Paid entrance is available to any passenger from £52 if booking online in advance. Access is possible from 3 hours prior to departure.
The lounge is located beyond security and duty free in the north-south corridor.
Open daily, hours are as follows:
Nov-Mar: 04:00-20:30 ; Apr-Oct: 03:30-20:30
Suite by Aspire Lounge Birmingham
PAID – Swissport opened its premium Suite and Luxe lounge offerings at Birmingham in 2026. They have a shared entrance – the Suite lounge is on the left-hand side of the reception desk and you will be personally escorted to a seat.The Suite is a smaller, more exclusive area with 52 seats although furnishings/decor are broadly the same as the Luxe lounge. A glass partition separates the lounges.
Suite by Aspire has a la carte dining served at your table with a slightly upgraded drinks menu. Access to the Luxe buffet is also possible.
There are toilet facilities but no showers.
Paid entrance is available to any passenger from £62 if booking online in advance. Access is possible from 3 hours prior to departure.
The lounge is located beyond security and duty free in the north-south corridor.
Open daily, hours are as follows:
Nov-Mar: 04:00-20:30 ; Apr-Oct: 03:30-20:30
Emirates Lounge
EMIRATES– The Gulf carrier has a 650m² lounge which is available for its premium and elite passengers flying to Dubai. Opened back in 2010 the lounge can seat around 117 guests.
The lounge includes a quality bar-buffet with dining area at the rear side, with signature Emirates beige and cream armchair seating on the window-side. Floor-to-ceiling windows offer good levels of natural light and some airport views.
There are also shower facilities, free WiFi and a work area.
Access for premium passengers as well as Emirates IO, Emirates Skywards Platinum/Gold members and Qantas Frequent Flyer Platinum One/Platinum/Gold travelling on Emirates.
Paid access is possible for Emirates economy passengers. Lounge entrance costs a hefty $125 (Skywards members), $155 (non-members) plus local VAT. At current exchange rates that is approximately £115 and £140 respectively.
It is located after security, follow signs for gates 40-60 and bear left.
Open 10:35-14:35 daily.
Birmingham Airport Lounges Summary
Birmingham Airport Lounges By Numbers: 6 Birmingham airport lounges 5 open access lounges 3 Priority Pass lounges 3 DragonPass lounges 1 airline lounge 0 arrival lounges
You can find official airport maps of the terminal which shows the lounge locations.
Which Birmingham Airport Lounges can be accessed with Priority Pass?
3 lounges – No1 Lounge, Clubrooms (additional supplement required) and Aspire (Gate 1).
Priority Pass holders also get a £18 credit at Shelby & Co Bar and Kitchen.
Purchase a Priority Pass membership at a discount here
Which Birmingham Airport Lounges can be accessed with DragonPass?
3 lounges – No1 Lounge, Clubrooms (additional supplement required) and Aspire (Gate 1).
Is there an American Express Lounge at Birmingham?
No. There are no American Express branded lounges at Birmingham airport. Amex Platinum card holders can get lounge access via the Priority Pass program.
Are there Star Alliance, Oneworld or Skyteam lounges at Birmingham?
No, the major airline alliances have a limited presence at Birmingham and so there are no dedicated alliance lounges. Premium passengers of Air India/Air France-KLM/Qatar Airways use the Clubrooms; Saudia/Turkish Airlines use No1 lounge; Iberia and Lufthansa Group uses Aspire (Gate 1).
Is there a dress code at Birmingham airport lounges?
Yes, both lounges requires guests to wear smart-casual clothing; sport shirts, track suits and revealing clothes/fancy dress are all forbidden.
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See our other UK airport lounges guides:
- London Heathrow airport lounges
- London Gatwick airport lounges
- London Luton airport lounges
- London Stansted airport lounges
- Bristol Airport Lounges
- Manchester airport lounges
- Newcastle airport lounges
- Edinburgh airport lounges
For more on lounge access in general please see How To Get Airport Lounge Access – The Ultimate Guide
- First published on 15 October 2026.
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