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51° Executive Lounge

Cardiff Airport · Cardiff

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Editorial score

3.3/ 5

14 of 15 metrics scored

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51° Executive Lounge, CWL

At a glance

The only lounge in Main Terminal. An independent lounge with a proper place to work, food and drink worth arriving early for, and Wi-Fi and power you can rely on — though seats are scarce at peak and the coffee is machine-made. It seats around 80 and runs a full bar. Somewhere to sit down and charge a phone, not to linger. Recorded access options include DragonPass — Accepted after the lounge left Priority Pass/LoungeKey in October 2019; confirm before travel. KLM business class passengers also admitted.. Entry conditions and availability apply.

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Who gets in

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Cards that get you in: Aeroplan Visa Infinite Privilege, Aeroplan Visa Infinite Privilege, Passport Visa Infinite+, VOYAGE Card.

Entry and guest policy

Pre-booked paid entry through Cardiff Airport (bookings guarantee entry), up to 3 hours before departure; under-2s free. A limited number of complimentary alcoholic drinks per person. Smart casual dress code.

Location & opening hours

Cardiff Airport · Main Terminal

Airside after security: walk through Travel Retail and Duty Free and follow the Executive Lounge signs straight ahead. Wheelchair accessible.

Opening hours
Hours not confirmed
Local time · Europe/London
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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
2
Quiet
3
Space
3
Food
4
Drinks & bar
4
Coffee
2
Wi-Fi
4
Power outlets
4
Workspace
4
Restrooms
4
Cleanliness
3
Staff & service
4
Views & light
3
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 51° Executive Lounge?

51° Executive Lounge lists access through DragonPass (Accepted after the lounge left Priority Pass/LoungeKey in October 2019; confirm before travel. KLM business class passengers also admitted.). Entry depends on the program's eligibility rules and lounge availability. Pre-booked paid entry through Cardiff Airport (bookings guarantee entry), up to 3 hours before departure; under-2s free. A limited number of complimentary alcoholic drinks per person. Smart casual dress code.

Where is 51° Executive Lounge?

51° Executive Lounge is in Main Terminal at Cardiff Airport (CWL). Airside after security: walk through Travel Retail and Duty Free and follow the Executive Lounge signs straight ahead. Wheelchair accessible.

Does 51° Executive Lounge have showers and a bar?

51° Executive Lounge has a full bar and seating for about 80. Shower availability is not confirmed by a recorded suite count; check with the operator for availability and charges.

How good is 51° Executive Lounge?

Lounge Frog rates 51° Executive Lounge 3.3 out of 5 overall, the average of 14 editorial metrics such as food, drinks, seating and quiet.

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