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British Airways Club Lounge (South)

London Gatwick · London

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Editorial score

4.9/ 5

14 of 15 metrics scored

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At a glance

Opened when British Airways consolidated its Gatwick operation in the South Terminal. Runway views, QR-code food ordering, a kids' playroom and a mezzanine seating area.

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How it works

Who gets in

Check the program, card, flight and guest conditions before relying on entry.

Entry and guest policy

Business class passengers: no guests. Executive Club Silver/Gold and oneworld Sapphire/Emerald: 1 guest on a oneworld flight the same day.

Location & opening hours

London Gatwick · South Terminal

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.

Opening hours
  • 5 AM – 8:30 PM daily
Local time · Europe/London
Lounge history

Opened 2022

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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
5
Quiet
5
Space
5
Food
5
Drinks & bar
4
Coffee
5
Wi-Fi
4
Power outlets
5
Workspace
5
Showers
5
Restrooms
5
Cleanliness
5
Staff & service
5
Views & light
5
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
Showers
clean, available without a long wait
Restrooms
clean, plentiful, well kept
Cleanliness
tables bussed fast, nothing sticky
Staff & service
attentive, friendly, quick
Views & light
tarmac views, natural light

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Quick answers

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

British Airways Club Lounge (South) lists access through Galleries Lounge (Club Europe/Club World passengers and Executive Club Silver/Gold) and oneworld Sapphire/Emerald Lounge Access (Sapphire/Emerald on a oneworld flight). Entry depends on the program's eligibility rules and lounge availability. 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.

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