Lounge Frog guide
Aspire Lounge (Midfield / Gates E) vs Emirates Lounge
Aspire Lounge (Midfield / Gates E) (4.7/5) and Emirates Lounge (4.7/5) rate about the same overall on Lounge Frog's editorial scores. Aspire Lounge (Midfield / Gates E) is ahead on coffee, wi-fi and power outlets; Emirates Lounge is ahead on food, drinks & bar, cleanliness and views & light. Both are in Terminal E at ZRH. 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 | Aspire Lounge (Midfield / Gates E) | Emirates Lounge |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.7/5 | 4.7/5 |
| Seating & comfort | 5.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Quiet | 5.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Space | 5.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Food | 4.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Drinks & bar | 4.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Coffee | 5.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Wi-Fi | 5.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Power outlets | 5.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Workspace | 5.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Showers | Not rated | 4.0/5 |
| Restrooms | 5.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Cleanliness | 4.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Staff & service | 5.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Views & light | 4.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Exclusivity | Not rated | 4.0/5 |
| Terminal | Terminal E | Terminal E |
| Nearest gate | E52 | E52 |
| Hours | 6 AM – 9 PM daily | Not recorded |
| Bar | Full bar | Full bar |
| Shower rooms | None on record | 2 |
| Guests | Priority Pass, LoungeKey and DragonPass members: guests per the card's allowance (usually $35 each). Walk-up day passes sold when space allows. | First class: 1 guest. Business class: no guests. Skywards Gold/Platinum on Emirates flights: 1 guest (more paid). Economy passengers may pay for entry. Guests must be on the same flight. |
Who gets in
- Both lounges
- None
- Only Aspire Lounge (Midfield / Gates E)
- Aspire Lounges, DragonPass, LoungeKey, Priority Pass
- Only Emirates Lounge
- Emirates Lounge
Quick answers
Which is better, Aspire Lounge (Midfield / Gates E) or Emirates Lounge?
Aspire Lounge (Midfield / Gates E) (4.7/5) and Emirates Lounge (4.7/5) rate about the same overall on Lounge Frog's editorial scores. Aspire Lounge (Midfield / Gates E) is ahead on coffee, wi-fi and power outlets; Emirates Lounge is ahead on food, drinks & bar, cleanliness and views & light.
Can one membership get me into both Aspire Lounge (Midfield / Gates E) and Emirates Lounge?
Not according to Lounge Frog's record: Aspire Lounge (Midfield / Gates E) admits through Aspire Lounges, DragonPass, LoungeKey and Priority Pass, and Emirates Lounge through Emirates Lounge.
Are Aspire Lounge (Midfield / Gates E) and Emirates Lounge in the same terminal?
Yes. Both are in Terminal E at Zurich Airport.
Which has showers, Aspire Lounge (Midfield / Gates E) or Emirates Lounge?
Aspire Lounge (Midfield / Gates E) has none on record; Emirates Lounge has 2 showers.