British Airways First Lounge (South)
London Gatwick · London
Guide by Lounge Frog
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At a glance
A smaller status lounge with table-service dining, a buffet and a spirits bar.
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How it worksWho gets in
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- Galleries Lounge · British AirwaysExecutive Club Gold only
- oneworld Sapphire/Emerald Lounge Access · oneworldoneworld Emerald on a oneworld flight only
Entry and guest policy
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.
Location & opening hours
London Gatwick · South Terminal
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.
- Opening hours
- 5 AM – 8:30 PM daily
- Local time · Europe/London
- Lounge history
Opened 2022
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 British Airways First Lounge (South)?
British Airways First Lounge (South) lists access through Galleries Lounge (Executive Club Gold only) and oneworld Sapphire/Emerald Lounge Access (oneworld Emerald on a oneworld flight only). Entry depends on the program's eligibility rules and lounge availability. 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 a full bar. Shower availability is not confirmed by a recorded suite count; check with the operator for availability and charges.
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.
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