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Northern Lights Executive Lounge

Aberdeen International Airport · Aberdeen

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Editorial score

4.4/ 5

14 of 15 metrics scored

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At a glance

Aberdeen Airport's own multi-user lounge, on the first floor of the terminal extension with panoramic runway views. It serves freshly prepared hot and cold food and complimentary drinks, with regional picks such as BrewDog craft beer, Gordon Castle Gin and a whisky wall, plus premium spirits and free Wi-Fi. Walk-ins cost £37 per adult, or £36 pre-booked; children 4–17 pay £18 and under-3s are free. Stays are capped at 3 hours. An afternoon tea package (prosecco, sandwiches, scones and priority security) is sold too. While the British Airways lounge is closed for refurbishment (1 June to 25 October 2026), eligible BA passengers use this lounge; at peak times anyone who can't be admitted gets a dining voucher.

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Cards that get you in: Aeroplan Visa Infinite Privilege, Aeroplan Visa Infinite Privilege, Altitude Black, Altitude Reserve (discontinued, closed to new applicants), Business Centurion Card, Business Platinum Card

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Entry and guest policy

Open to any departing passenger: walk-in £37 per adult, pre-book £36, children 4–17 £18, under-3s free; maximum stay 3 hours. Program members (Priority Pass, LoungeKey, DragonPass and others) bring guests per their own plan's rules.

Location & opening hours

Aberdeen International Airport · Main Terminal · Near gate 1

Airside, departing passengers only: after security go through the Departure Lounge to the Gate 1 area, then up to the first floor of the terminal extension. Normally by lift, but Aberdeen Airport currently says the lift is out of service and access is by stairs only; call ahead if you need assistance (+44 1224 348532).

Opening hours
  • Mon–Wed 4 AM – 7 PM
  • Thu–Fri 4 AM – 6:30 PM
  • Sat 4 AM – 5:30 PM
  • Sun 4 AM – 7 PM
Local time · Europe/London
Lounge history

Opened 2017

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Editorial ratings

14 of 15 metrics scored. The score is the average of the rated metrics; unrated areas are not included.

Seating & comfort
4
Quiet
5
Space
5
Food
4
Drinks & bar
5
Coffee
4
Wi-Fi
5
Power outlets
5
Workspace
4
Restrooms
5
Cleanliness
5
Staff & service
4
Views & light
5
Exclusivity
2
What a 5 means for each metric
Seating & comfort
plenty of comfortable seats, easy to find one
Quiet
calm enough to work, read, or nap
Space
never feels packed, even at peak
Food
real meals, fresh and varied
Drinks & bar
good pours, real selection, no nickel-and-diming
Coffee
barista-made, not a push-button machine
Wi-Fi
fast and reliable for video calls
Power outlets
an outlet at every seat
Workspace
desks, quiet rooms, phone booths
Restrooms
clean, plentiful, well kept
Cleanliness
tables bussed fast, nothing sticky
Staff & service
attentive, friendly, quick
Views & light
tarmac views, natural light
Exclusivity
premium-cabin or invitation only; no day passes or lounge networks

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Quick answers

Who can get into Northern Lights Executive Lounge?

Northern Lights Executive Lounge lists access through DragonPass, Galleries Lounge (Temporarily, while the BA lounge is closed for refurbishment (1 Jun to 25 Oct 2026, per Aberdeen Airport); turned-away passengers at peak times get a dining voucher), LoungeKey, oneworld Sapphire/Emerald Lounge Access (Temporarily, oneworld Emerald/Sapphire while the BA lounge is closed (to 25 Oct 2026)), Priority Pass (Pre-booking available) and SkyTeam Elite Plus Lounge Access (KLM and other contracted airlines (airBaltic, Widerøe, SAS status holders)). Entry depends on the program's eligibility rules and lounge availability. Open to any departing passenger: walk-in £37 per adult, pre-book £36, children 4–17 £18, under-3s free; maximum stay 3 hours. Program members (Priority Pass, LoungeKey, DragonPass and others) bring guests per their own plan's rules. Lounge Frog last checked this in October 2026.

What are the opening hours of Northern Lights Executive Lounge?

Northern Lights Executive Lounge is open Mon–Wed 4 AM – 7 PM; Thu–Fri 4 AM – 6:30 PM; Sat 4 AM – 5:30 PM; Sun 4 AM – 7 PM (local time, Europe/London). Lounge Frog last checked this in October 2026.

Where is Northern Lights Executive Lounge?

Northern Lights Executive Lounge is in Main Terminal at Aberdeen International Airport (ABZ), near gate 1. Airside, departing passengers only: after security go through the Departure Lounge to the Gate 1 area, then up to the first floor of the terminal extension. Normally by lift, but Aberdeen Airport currently says the lift is out of service and access is by stairs only; call ahead if you need assistance (+44 1224 348532).

Does Northern Lights Executive Lounge have showers and a bar?

Northern Lights Executive Lounge has a full bar and seating for about 100. Shower availability is not confirmed by a recorded suite count; check with the operator for availability and charges.

How good is Northern Lights Executive Lounge?

Lounge Frog rates Northern Lights Executive Lounge 4.4 out of 5 overall, the average of 14 editorial metrics such as food, drinks, seating and quiet.

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