British Airways Club Lounge (South)

Getting there

Who gets in

Programs that admit you. Hold one directly, or a card that unlocks it, and this lounge is yours.

• Galleries Lounge · British AirwaysClub Europe/Club World passengers and Executive Club Silver/Gold
• oneworld Sapphire/Emerald Lounge Access · oneworldSapphire/Emerald on a oneworld flight

Ratings

Each metric is scored 1–5. The overall rating is their average.

Quick answers

Who can get into British Airways Club Lounge (South)?

British Airways Club Lounge (South) admits members of Galleries Lounge and oneworld Sapphire/Emerald Lounge Access. Hold one of those directly, or a credit card that includes it, and you can use the lounge. Business class passengers: no guests. Executive Club Silver/Gold and oneworld Sapphire/Emerald: 1 guest on a oneworld flight the same day.

What are the opening hours of British Airways Club Lounge (South)?

British Airways Club Lounge (South) is open 5 AM – 8:30 PM daily (local time, Europe/London).

Where is British Airways Club Lounge (South)?

British Airways Club Lounge (South) is in South Terminal at London Gatwick (LGW). Airside in the South Terminal on the mezzanine level. After security do not take the down escalators to duty free; take the passageway on the left just before them and follow the British Airways lounge signs (near JD Sports, alongside Club Aspire and My Lounge). The Club (business) lounge reception is on the right, First on the left.

Does British Airways Club Lounge (South) have showers and a bar?

British Airways Club Lounge (South) has 2 shower suites, a full-bar and seating for about 200.

How good is British Airways Club Lounge (South)?

Lounge Frog rates British Airways Club Lounge (South) 4.9 out of 5 overall, the average of 14 editorial metrics such as food, drinks, seating and quiet.

Other lounges in South Terminal

5 more at LGW South Terminal.

• No1 Lounge (South) — independent4.9★★★★★★★★★★
• My Lounge (South) — independent3.9★★★★★★★★★★
• Club Aspire Lounge (South) — independent3.7★★★★★★★★★★
• British Airways First Lounge (South) — airline lounge3.5★★★★★★★★★★
• Clubrooms (South) — premium independent3.5★★★★★★★★★★

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