London Heathrow (LHR) lounges

Before you pick a lounge

• Check which terminal your flight leaves from. A lounge in another terminal can mean a second security screening.
• A lounge before security means screening after your visit, so leave time.
• Where we don't know a lounge's security side or exact entrance, we say so rather than guess.

Lounges and other experiences are counted separately, and records of the same lounge from different sources are merged into one. Card access counts only paths we've reviewed against issuer and program terms.

Questions about LHR lounges

How many lounges are at LHR?

We list 34 lounges at London Heathrow Airport across Terminals 3, 4, 5, 2 and 2. There are also 2 other experiences — spas, restaurants and similar that sit in lounge programs without being lounges.

What is the best lounge at LHR?

By the numbers, American Airlines Admirals Club: it lists the most facilities (21) of the 34 lounges here. That pick is computed from the data on this page, not a review visit.

Which credit cards get you into lounges at LHR?

Of the cards whose lounge benefit we've reviewed, The Business Platinum Card from American Express reaches the most lounges here — 12 of 34. Next best: The Platinum Card from American Express and The Platinum Card from American Express Exclusively for Morgan Stanley. Guest charges, enrollment and flight rules are on each lounge's page.

Which lounge memberships work at LHR?

Priority Pass is confirmed at 9 of the 34 lounges here. Airline lounges may also take an eligible ticket or status instead of a membership.

Are any lounges at LHR before security?

Yes — British Airways Arrivals Lounge is before security, so you clear screening after your visit. Leave time for it.