Aspire Lounge
Edinburgh Airport · Edinburgh
Guide by Lounge Frog
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At a glance
One of four lounges in Main Terminal, ranking 2nd among them. An independent lounge with room to get work done in peace, food and drink worth arriving early for, and coffee made by a person rather than a button — though anyone with a day pass can get in. It seats around 150 and runs a full bar. Hours vary by day (Mon–Fri 4 AM – 8 PM; Sat 4 AM – 7 PM; Sun 4 AM – 8 PM), so check before a very early or late flight. It opened in 2019. Fine for a layover, not a reason to plan one. Recorded access options include Aspire Lounges, DragonPass, and LoungeKey and 1 more program. Entry conditions and availability apply.
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How it worksWho gets in
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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 passenger with a boarding pass (pre-book or walk-up); bookings of up to five people. Priority Pass, DragonPass and LoungeKey members: guests per the card's allowance.
Location & opening hours
Edinburgh Airport · Main Terminal · Near gate 16
Airside, first floor above the departures area near Gate 16, reached after walking through World Duty Free.
- Opening hours
- Mon–Fri 4 AM – 8 PM
- Sat 4 AM – 7 PM
- Sun 4 AM – 8 PM
- Local time · Europe/London
- Lounge history
Opened 2019
Editorial ratings
14 of 15 metrics scored. The score is the average of the rated metrics; unrated areas are not included.
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 Aspire Lounge?
Aspire Lounge lists access through Aspire Lounges, DragonPass, LoungeKey and Priority Pass (Pre-booking available). Entry depends on the program's eligibility rules and lounge availability. Open to any passenger with a boarding pass (pre-book or walk-up); bookings of up to five people. Priority Pass, DragonPass and LoungeKey members: guests per the card's allowance.
What are the opening hours of Aspire Lounge?
Aspire Lounge is open Mon–Fri 4 AM – 8 PM; Sat 4 AM – 7 PM; Sun 4 AM – 8 PM (local time, Europe/London).
Where is Aspire Lounge?
Aspire Lounge is in Main Terminal at Edinburgh Airport (EDI), near gate 16. Airside, first floor above the departures area near Gate 16, reached after walking through World Duty Free.
Does Aspire Lounge have showers and a bar?
Aspire Lounge has a full bar and seating for about 150. Shower availability is not confirmed by a recorded suite count; check with the operator for availability and charges.
How good is Aspire Lounge?
Lounge Frog rates Aspire Lounge 4.1 out of 5 overall, the average of 14 editorial metrics such as food, drinks, seating and quiet.
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Other lounges in Main Terminal
3 more at EDI. Entry eligibility varies by lounge.
Traveller reviews
What people who've been say. One review each; you can update yours.
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Coverage
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