Escape Lounge
Manchester Airport · Manchester
Guide by Lounge Frog
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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 showers worth building a layover around — though anyone with a day pass can get in. It runs a full bar and has two shower suites to freshen up in. Hours are 3 AM – 8:30 PM daily. It opened in 2021. Fine for a layover, not a reason to plan one. Recorded access options include DragonPass, Escape Lounges, and Galleries Lounge (British Airways eligible passengers use a private BA area inside the Escape Lounge) and 2 more programs. Entry conditions and availability apply.
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How it worksWho gets in
Check the program, card, flight and guest conditions before relying on entry.
- DragonPass
- Escape Lounges
- Galleries Lounge · British AirwaysBritish Airways eligible passengers use a private BA area inside the Escape Lounge
- LoungeKey
- Priority Pass
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 all passengers (walk-in £55, pre-book from about £39.99). Priority Pass, LoungeKey, DragonPass and other pass holders may bring up to three guests, subject to availability. Children under 3 free; no groups over 8. Entry up to 3 hours before departure.
Location & opening hours
Manchester Airport · Terminal 2
Airside on the upper departure lounge level: turn right at the top of the escalators; the entrance is just past The Executive by Escape Lounges. Includes private areas used by some airlines (e.g. British Airways, Air France/KLM).
- Opening hours
- 3 AM – 8:30 PM daily
- Local time · Europe/London
- Lounge history
Opened 2021
Editorial ratings
15 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
- Showers
- clean, available without a long wait
- 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 Escape Lounge?
Escape Lounge lists access through DragonPass, Escape Lounges, Galleries Lounge (British Airways eligible passengers use a private BA area inside the Escape Lounge), LoungeKey and Priority Pass. Entry depends on the program's eligibility rules and lounge availability. Open to all passengers (walk-in £55, pre-book from about £39.99). Priority Pass, LoungeKey, DragonPass and other pass holders may bring up to three guests, subject to availability. Children under 3 free; no groups over 8. Entry up to 3 hours before departure.
What are the opening hours of Escape Lounge?
Escape Lounge is open 3 AM – 8:30 PM daily (local time, Europe/London).
Where is Escape Lounge?
Escape Lounge is in Terminal 2 at Manchester Airport (MAN). Airside on the upper departure lounge level: turn right at the top of the escalators; the entrance is just past The Executive by Escape Lounges. Includes private areas used by some airlines (e.g. British Airways, Air France/KLM).
Does Escape Lounge have showers and a bar?
Escape Lounge has 2 shower suites and a full bar.
How good is Escape Lounge?
Lounge Frog rates Escape Lounge 4.1 out of 5 overall, the average of 15 editorial metrics such as food, drinks, seating and quiet.
Compare Escape Lounge
Other lounges in Terminal 2
4 more at MAN. Entry eligibility varies by lounge.
- The Executive by Escape Loungespremium, opened July 20264.514 scored metrics
- Aspire Lounge (D Gates)independent, new 300 seat lounge opened 20264.114 scored metrics
- Emirates Loungeairline flagship, direct boarding4.115 scored metrics
- Aspire Lounge (C Gates)independent, small, runway views2.814 scored metrics
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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- Head for Points
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- Monkey Miles
Review: Escape Lounge Manchester Terminal 2
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- Priority Pass
Escape Lounges, Manchester Terminal 2 — Priority Pass
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Manchester Airport (MAN) Terminal 2 Lounge (official page)
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