This Edinburgh airport lounges guide reviews every single lounge available to passengers at the airport – from airline and alliance lounges to independent paid-for entry lounges.
Edinburgh International Airport (IATA code: EDI, ICAO: EGPH) has a single terminal. It is the sixth busiest airport in the UK. It is located some 9 km (5 miles) west of Edinburgh’s city centre.
Edinburgh Lounges – Quick Summary
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The access rules for each Edinburgh 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.
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Edinburgh Airport Lounges
There are 4 lounges at Edinburgh:
- Escape Lounge Edinburgh [Book]
- Turkish Airlines Lounge by Plaza Premium Group [Book]
- Aspire Lounge Edinburgh (Gate 16) [Book]
- British Airways Lounge Edinburgh
Escape Lounge Edinburgh (Gate 4)
PAIDPPDP – Escape lounges (Manchester Airport Group) opened a new lounge at Edinburgh airport in June 2025. This was formerly the Aspire Lounge Gate 4 which closed in October 2024.
The lounge has comfortable seating, a bar, dining area with seasonal food buffet, free WiFi, PressReader app access and business facilities. There are no showers.
Paid entrance for a 3-hour stay is pre-bookable from £38.99, with a walk-up rate of £49.
Free access is also given to Priority Pass and DragonPass holders, subject to capacity. Children 0-3 also can enter the lounge for free.
The Escape lounge is located past security near Gate 4, next to the British Airways lounge.
Open daily 04:00-22:00 (Thu-Mon), 04:00-21:00 (Tue-Wed).
Book at the official Escape Lounges site here
Turkish Airlines Lounge Plaza Premium Group Edinburgh
STAR ALLIANCEPAIDPPDPAMEX – The Plaza Premium lounge was rebranded as a Turkish Airlines lounge in December 2025. It is Turkish Airlines’ first branded lounge in Europe.The lounge continues to be operated by Plaza Premium which took over the space from 2022 (previously it hosted the No1 Lounge).
The Turkish Airlines lounge is a reasonably spacious 673m² and has capacity for 149 guests.
The lounge includes a dining area (halal-certified) with improved food/drink offering, signature bar, a comfortable relaxation area, baby care room, prayer rooms, accessible bathrooms, flight screens and free WiFi. There are no shower facilities.
Large windows offer great views and provide lots of natural light.
Access is granted (subject to availability) to Priority Pass, DragonPass members and American Express Platinum card holders. Paid entry is available to any departing passengers with prices from £41 for 2 hours.
It is also accessible to Star Alliance Gold members and premium passengers from the following: Delta, Finnair, Icelandair, Qatar Airways, United Airlines, Virgin Atlantic.
The Turkish Airlines lounge is located past security on Level 2 – to access from Level 1, use the staircase or lift near Gate 16.
Open daily 04:00-22:00.
Book the Turkish Airlines Edinburgh Lounge here with LoungePair which offers flexible entry passes with no set date/time and guaranteed usage terms.
Aspire Lounge Edinburgh (Gate 16)
PAIDPPDP – This Aspire-branded lounge at Edinburgh is run by Swissport. It opened in 2019 and seats 130 guests.
It offers bar and buffet area, comfy seating including family and work booths, quiet zone, large windows with apron/runway views, free WiFi and use of the Pressreader app. There are no shower facilities.
Paid entrance for a 3-hour stay is available from £44. Free access is given to Priority Pass and DragonPass holders, subject to capacity.
The Aspire Edinburgh lounge is located near Gate 16.
Open daily 04:30-20:00 (Sun-Fri) and 04:30-19:00 (Sat).
Book the Aspire Gate 16 Edinburgh Lounge here with LoungePair which offers flexible entry passes with no set date/time and guaranteed usage terms.
British Airways Lounge Edinburgh
ONEWORLD – This spacious triangular-shaped lounge is 730m² and has around 200 seats. It originally opened in 2014 and underwent a major refurbishment in late 2023.
It includes a buffet area and self-service drinks station, comfortable seating, some long communal tables, business area and free WiFi. There are windows with exterior car-park views.
Note, there are no shower facilities.
It is open to Club Europe (business class) and onward connecting Club World (business class) and First passengers.
Access is also possible to BA Premier, BA Executive Club Gold/Silver card holders and Oneworld Emerald/Sapphire members flying BA or Oneworld. Other Oneworld airlines at EDI include American Airlines and Qatar Airways.
Those with elite status can bring one guest.
The BA lounge is located past security near Gate 4, next to the British Airways lounge.
Open daily 05:00-20:30.
Edinburgh Airport Lounges Summary
Edinburgh Airport Lounges By Numbers: 4 Edinburgh airport lounges 3 open access lounges 3 Priority Pass lounges 3 DragonPass lounges 2 airline lounges 0 arrivals lounge
Which Edinburgh airport lounges can be accessed with Priority Pass?
The 3 lounges which offer access to Priority Pass holders are: Turkish Airlines Lounge, Aspire Lounge Gate 16 and Escape Lounge. Access is subject to availability.
Which Edinburgh airport lounges can be accessed with DragonPass?
The same 3 lounges also offer access to DragonPass holders: Turkish Airlines Lounge, Aspire Lounge Gate 16 and Escape Lounge.
Is there an American Express Lounge at Edinburgh airport?
There are no American Express lounges at Edinburgh Airport.
American Express Platinum and Centurion card holders can get direct access to the Turkish Airlines Lounge Edinburgh by simply showing their card. (awaiting confirmation from Amex that this will continue under the new Turkish branding).
Platinum cardholders can also access the Aspire or Escape lounges at Edinburgh via the Priority Pass program – subject to capacity.
Is there a Star Alliance Lounge at Edinburgh airport?
Yes, the new Turkish Airlines lounge is available for Star Alliance elites.
Is there a Skyteam Lounge at Edinburgh airport?
There is no dedicated Skyteam-branded lounge at Edinburgh. Skyteam Elite Plus members and business class passengers at Edinburgh will get access to the Aspire Lounge Gate 16 – if flying Air France, Delta or KLM.
What is the best lounge at Edinburgh airport?
There’s not much to separate the Escape Lounge (opened 2025), Turkish (opened 2022, rebranded 2025), Aspire Gate 16 (opened 2019) and the BA lounge (refurbished 2023).
The best airport views are from the Turkish lounge and Aspire gate 16.
Is there a map showing lounges at Edinburgh Airport?
The official map here of Edinburgh airport terminal has the lounges marked.
Are there any shower facilities at Edinburgh Airport?
No, there are no shower facilities at Edinburgh airport or in any of its lounges. You can find showers at the nearby Doubletree Hilton hotel.
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See our other guides to UK airport lounges:
London Heathrow lounges
London Gatwick airport lounges
London Stansted airport lounges
Bristol airport lounges
Manchester airport lounges
For more on lounge access in general please see How To Get Airport Lounge Access – The Ultimate Guide
- First published in 2023, last updated 12 December 2025.
- Links at AirTravelGenius.com may pay an affiliate commission. Lounge opening times can change, always check with the operator.
- Sources: Star Alliance, Skyteam, Oneworld, Edinburgh Airport, Executive Lounges (Swissport), Plaza Premium, Escape Lounges
