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Escape Lounge

East Midlands Airport · Nottingham

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Editorial score

2.7/ 5

14 of 15 metrics scored

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At a glance

The only lounge in Main Terminal. An independent lounge with enough quiet for a read or a nap and Wi-Fi and power you can rely on — though seats are scarce at peak and upkeep lets it down. It seats around 90 and runs a full bar. Hours vary by day (Mon 3:30 AM – 5:30 PM; Tue 3:30 AM – 6:15 PM; Wed 3:30 AM – 5:45 PM; Thu–Fri 3:30 AM – 6:30 PM; Sat 3:30 AM – 5 PM; Sun 3:30 AM – 6:15 PM), so check before a very early or late flight. It was last refreshed in 2025. Somewhere to sit down and charge a phone, not to linger. Recorded access options include DragonPass, Escape Lounges, and LoungeKey and 1 more program. 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, Altitude Black, Altitude Reserve (discontinued, closed to new applicants), Business Centurion Card, Business Platinum Card

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Entry and guest policy

Paid bookings or lounge-card access up to 3 hours before departure. Card holders may bring up to three guests, subject to availability; under-3s free; no groups over 6 in May-October.

Location & opening hours

East Midlands Airport · Main Terminal · Near gate 17

Airside on the ground (lower) level of the terminal: after security and the duty-free/shopping area, opposite Gate 17 (towards Gates 8-23).

Opening hours
  • Mon 3:30 AM – 5:30 PM
  • Tue 3:30 AM – 6:15 PM
  • Wed 3:30 AM – 5:45 PM
  • Thu–Fri 3:30 AM – 6:30 PM
  • Sat 3:30 AM – 5 PM
  • Sun 3:30 AM – 6:15 PM
Local time · Europe/London
Lounge history

Renovated 2025

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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
3
Quiet
4
Space
2
Food
3
Drinks & bar
2
Coffee
3
Wi-Fi
4
Power outlets
4
Workspace
2
Restrooms
2
Cleanliness
4
Staff & service
2
Views & light
2
Exclusivity
1
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 Escape Lounge?

Escape Lounge lists access through DragonPass, Escape Lounges, LoungeKey and Priority Pass. Entry depends on the program's eligibility rules and lounge availability. Paid bookings or lounge-card access up to 3 hours before departure. Card holders may bring up to three guests, subject to availability; under-3s free; no groups over 6 in May-October.

What are the opening hours of Escape Lounge?

Escape Lounge is open Mon 3:30 AM – 5:30 PM; Tue 3:30 AM – 6:15 PM; Wed 3:30 AM – 5:45 PM; Thu–Fri 3:30 AM – 6:30 PM; Sat 3:30 AM – 5 PM; Sun 3:30 AM – 6:15 PM (local time, Europe/London).

Where is Escape Lounge?

Escape Lounge is in Main Terminal at East Midlands Airport (EMA), near gate 17. Airside on the ground (lower) level of the terminal: after security and the duty-free/shopping area, opposite Gate 17 (towards Gates 8-23).

Does Escape Lounge have showers and a bar?

Escape Lounge has a full bar and seating for about 90. Shower availability is not confirmed by a recorded suite count; check with the operator for availability and charges.

How good is Escape Lounge?

Lounge Frog rates Escape Lounge 2.7 out of 5 overall, the average of 14 editorial metrics such as food, drinks, seating and quiet.

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