British Airways Galleries First (T3)

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 Airways
• oneworld Sapphire/Emerald Lounge Access · oneworldoneworld Emerald or first class only (Sapphire uses the Galleries Club)

Ratings

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

Quick answers

Who can get into British Airways Galleries First (T3)?

British Airways Galleries First (T3) 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. oneworld first class passengers and oneworld Emerald members (e.g. BA Gold) on a oneworld flight the same day; you do not need to be flying BA. Emerald members: 1 guest.

Where is British Airways Galleries First (T3)?

British Airways Galleries First (T3) is in Terminal 3 at London Heathrow (LHR). Airside in Terminal 3, signed Lounge F, between the main concourse/shops and gates 13-22, near the Qantas and Cathay Pacific lounges. Entered from the shared reception with the Galleries Club; showers are shared with the Club lounge and bookable via the QR-code menu.

Does British Airways Galleries First (T3) have showers and a bar?

British Airways Galleries First (T3) has no showers and a self-serve.

How good is British Airways Galleries First (T3)?

Lounge Frog rates British Airways Galleries First (T3) 3.3 out of 5 overall, the average of 14 editorial metrics such as food, drinks, seating and quiet.

Other lounges in Terminal 3

13 more at LHR Terminal 3.

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• Qantas London Lounge — airline lounge4.6★★★★★★★★★★
• Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse — flagship clubhouse4.6★★★★★★★★★★
• Cathay Pacific First & Business Lounge — airline lounge4.5★★★★★★★★★★
• Clubrooms (T3) — premium independent4.5★★★★★★★★★★
• No1 Lounge (T3) — independent4.4★★★★★★★★★★
• My Lounge (T3) — independent3.8★★★★★★★★★★
• Virgin Atlantic Revivals Arrivals Lounge — arrivals lounge3.3★★★★★★★★★★
• American Airlines Arrivals Lounge — arrivals lounge3.1★★★★★★★★★★
• British Airways Galleries Club (T3) — airline lounge2.9★★★★★★★★★★
• Plaza Premium Lounge (T3, Arrivals) — arrivals lounge2.9★★★★★★★★★★

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