Lounge Frog guide
British Airways Lounge vs Emirates Lounge
British Airways Lounge (3.9/5) and Emirates Lounge (3.7/5) rate about the same overall on Lounge Frog's editorial scores. British Airways Lounge is ahead on space, food, drinks & bar and wi-fi; Emirates Lounge is ahead on seating & comfort, coffee and restrooms. Both are in Main Terminal at GLA. No program on Lounge Frog's record gets you into both.
Comparison updated October 2026. Scores are Lounge Frog's editorial ratings, explained in how we rate.
Side by side
| Detail | British Airways Lounge | Emirates Lounge |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.9/5 | 3.7/5 |
| Seating & comfort | 3.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Quiet | 4.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Space | 4.0/5 | 3.0/5 |
| Food | 4.0/5 | 3.0/5 |
| Drinks & bar | 5.0/5 | 3.0/5 |
| Coffee | 3.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Wi-Fi | 5.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Power outlets | 4.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Workspace | 5.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Restrooms | 4.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Cleanliness | 3.0/5 | 3.0/5 |
| Staff & service | 3.0/5 | 3.0/5 |
| Views & light | 3.0/5 | 3.0/5 |
| Exclusivity | 4.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Terminal | Main Terminal | Main Terminal |
| Nearest gate | Not recorded | 30 |
| Hours | 4:30 AM – 9 PM daily | 9:15 AM – 1:15 PM daily |
| Bar | Full bar | Full bar |
| Shower rooms | None on record | 1 |
| Guests | Business class passengers: no guests. Executive Club Silver/Gold and oneworld Sapphire/Emerald: 1 guest on a oneworld flight the same day. | Emirates First Class: 1 guest; Business Class: no guests; Skywards Gold/Platinum: 1 guest, with paid entry for further companions on the same flight. Economy passengers may buy entry on the day. |
Who gets in
- Both lounges
- None
- Only British Airways Lounge
- Galleries Lounge, oneworld Sapphire/Emerald Lounge Access
- Only Emirates Lounge
- Emirates Lounge
Quick answers
Which is better, British Airways Lounge or Emirates Lounge?
British Airways Lounge (3.9/5) and Emirates Lounge (3.7/5) rate about the same overall on Lounge Frog's editorial scores. British Airways Lounge is ahead on space, food, drinks & bar and wi-fi; Emirates Lounge is ahead on seating & comfort, coffee and restrooms.
Can one membership get me into both British Airways Lounge and Emirates Lounge?
Not according to Lounge Frog's record: British Airways Lounge admits through Galleries Lounge and oneworld Sapphire/Emerald Lounge Access, and Emirates Lounge through Emirates Lounge.
Are British Airways Lounge and Emirates Lounge in the same terminal?
Yes. Both are in Main Terminal at Glasgow Airport.
Which has showers, British Airways Lounge or Emirates Lounge?
British Airways Lounge has none on record; Emirates Lounge has 1 shower.