Aspire Lounge (D Gates)
Manchester Airport · Manchester
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At a glance
One of five lounges in Terminal 2, ranking 2nd among them. An independent lounge with room to get work done in peace, food and drink worth arriving early for, and coffee made by a person rather than a button — though anyone with a day pass can get in. It seats around 300 and runs a full bar. Hours are 4 AM – 11 PM daily. It opened in 2026. Fine for a layover, not a reason to plan one. Recorded access options include Aspire Lounges, DragonPass, and LoungeKey and 1 more program. Entry conditions and availability apply.
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Cards that get you in: Aeroplan Visa Infinite Privilege, Aeroplan Visa Infinite Privilege, Altitude Black, Altitude Reserve (discontinued, closed to new applicants), Business Centurion Card, Business Platinum Card
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Entry and guest policy
Open to any passenger with a booking (from about £46.99; children 2-11 about £31.99). Priority Pass and DragonPass members must reserve in advance; guests per the card's allowance. Children must be with an adult who holds a booking; no stag or hen parties. Maximum stay 3 hours.
Location & opening hours
Manchester Airport · Terminal 2 · Near gate D gates
Airside, after Security West or East: go through Duty Free, bear left towards the D gates; the lounge is on the left next to the Great Northern Food Market. Closes at 22:30 instead of 23:00 from November to March.
- Opening hours
- 4 AM – 11 PM daily
- Local time · Europe/London
- Lounge history
Opened 2026
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 Aspire Lounge (D Gates)?
Aspire Lounge (D Gates) lists access through Aspire Lounges, DragonPass, LoungeKey and Priority Pass. Entry depends on the program's eligibility rules and lounge availability. Open to any passenger with a booking (from about £46.99; children 2-11 about £31.99). Priority Pass and DragonPass members must reserve in advance; guests per the card's allowance. Children must be with an adult who holds a booking; no stag or hen parties. Maximum stay 3 hours. Lounge Frog last checked this in October 2026.
What are the opening hours of Aspire Lounge (D Gates)?
Aspire Lounge (D Gates) is open 4 AM – 11 PM daily (local time, Europe/London). Lounge Frog last checked this in October 2026.
Where is Aspire Lounge (D Gates)?
Aspire Lounge (D Gates) is in Terminal 2 at Manchester Airport (MAN), near gate D gates. Airside, after Security West or East: go through Duty Free, bear left towards the D gates; the lounge is on the left next to the Great Northern Food Market. Closes at 22:30 instead of 23:00 from November to March.
Does Aspire Lounge (D Gates) have showers and a bar?
Aspire Lounge (D Gates) has a full bar and seating for about 300. Shower availability is not confirmed by a recorded suite count; check with the operator for availability and charges.
How good is Aspire Lounge (D Gates)?
Lounge Frog rates Aspire Lounge (D Gates) 4.1 out of 5 overall, the average of 14 editorial metrics such as food, drinks, seating and quiet.
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Other lounges in Terminal 2
4 more at MAN. Entry eligibility varies by lounge.
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Coverage
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