British Airways First 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 AirwaysExecutive Club Gold only
• oneworld Sapphire/Emerald Lounge Access · oneworldoneworld Emerald on a oneworld flight only

Ratings

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

Quick answers

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

British Airways First 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. Executive Club Gold and oneworld Emerald members flying oneworld: 1 guest. BA does not operate a First cabin from Gatwick, so access is by status only.

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

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

Where is British Airways First Lounge (South)?

British Airways First Lounge (South) is in South Terminal at London Gatwick (LGW). Airside in the South Terminal on the mezzanine level, sharing an entrance with the BA Club lounge: after security take the passageway on the left before the down escalators and follow the British Airways lounge signs; the First reception is on the left.

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

British Airways First Lounge (South) has no showers and a full-bar.

How good is British Airways First Lounge (South)?

Lounge Frog rates British Airways First Lounge (South) 3.5 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.

• British Airways Club Lounge (South) — airline lounge4.9★★★★★★★★★★
• No1 Lounge (South) — independent4.9★★★★★★★★★★
• My Lounge (South) — independent3.9★★★★★★★★★★
• Club Aspire Lounge (South) — independent3.7★★★★★★★★★★
• Clubrooms (South) — premium independent3.5★★★★★★★★★★

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