Plaza Express (North)
London Gatwick · London
Guide by Lounge Frog
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At a glance
Plaza Premium's lower-cost 'express' concept next to its full Plaza Premium Lounge, with a pizza corner, burger bar, salad bar, beer and house wine, and a kids zone.
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How it worksWho gets in
Check the program, card, flight and guest conditions before relying on entry.
Cards that get you in: Business Centurion Card, Business Platinum Card, Business Platinum Card (Canada), Carte Platinum (France), Centurion Card, Platinum Card (Germany)
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Entry and guest policy
Paid walk-in or pre-booked entry only, maximum stay 2 hours; last entry 14:30. Children under 2 free. Not included in Priority Pass, LoungeKey or DragonPass.
Location & opening hours
London Gatwick · North Terminal · Near gate Gates 45-55 / 101-103
Airside in the North Terminal; after security turn left into the main departure lounge, follow signs to the Lounge Pavilion and take the lift to level 4.
- Opening hours
- 4 AM – 4 PM daily
- Local time · Europe/London
- Lounge history
Opened 2024
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 Plaza Express (North)?
Plaza Express (North) lists access through Plaza Premium (paid entry or pre-booking via Plaza Premium; no card-scheme access). Entry depends on the program's eligibility rules and lounge availability. Paid walk-in or pre-booked entry only, maximum stay 2 hours; last entry 14:30. Children under 2 free. Not included in Priority Pass, LoungeKey or DragonPass.
What are the opening hours of Plaza Express (North)?
Plaza Express (North) is open 4 AM – 4 PM daily (local time, Europe/London).
Where is Plaza Express (North)?
Plaza Express (North) is in North Terminal at London Gatwick (LGW), near gate Gates 45-55 / 101-103. Airside in the North Terminal; after security turn left into the main departure lounge, follow signs to the Lounge Pavilion and take the lift to level 4.
Does Plaza Express (North) have showers and a bar?
Plaza Express (North) has beer and wine. Shower availability is not confirmed by a recorded suite count; check with the operator for availability and charges.
How good is Plaza Express (North)?
Lounge Frog rates Plaza Express (North) 2.8 out of 5 overall, the average of 14 editorial metrics such as food, drinks, seating and quiet.
Other lounges in North Terminal
5 more at LGW. Entry eligibility varies by lounge.
Traveller reviews
What people who've been say. One review each; you can update yours.
From the news desk
Coverage
Lounge Frog guides, independent reporting, and primary sources for this lounge.
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