HeathrowKey takeaways
- North Terminal has six lounges: No1 Lounge, My Lounge, Plaza Premium, Plaza Express, Clubrooms and the airline-only Emirates Lounge.
- Plaza Express is the cheapest at from £28 but does not accept Priority Pass; No1 Lounge (£38, £6 supplement), My Lounge (£34) and Plaza Premium (£40) do.
- Clubrooms (from £44) is adults-only with table service and Fast Track security; Priority Pass adds a £15 supplement.
- The Emirates Lounge is Gatwick's largest at 1,590m² but is reserved for Emirates premium passengers and Skywards Gold/Platinum members.
- Club Aspire North closed in October 2021; older guides still list it.
North Terminal has six lounges to choose from, spanning a £28 walk-in option to an airline-exclusive Emirates lounge that isn't open to the public. This guide covers each one — hours, features, price, and which access schemes (Priority Pass, Amex) get you in.
North Terminal lounges
- No1 Lounge (North) — open 04:00–21:00 daily. Island bar, TV lounge, library area, hot and cold food, Wi-Fi. From £38 pre-booked; pre-booked guests can arrive up to three hours before their flight. Accepts Priority Pass (£6 supplement applies).
- My Lounge (North) — previously operated as "The Gateway by easyJet" until October 2024. Games room with a large TV, family-friendly layout. From £34 pre-booked; accepts Priority Pass. Reviewers consistently rate this below its South Terminal sister lounge, which has an outdoor terrace this one doesn't.
- Plaza Premium Lounge (North) — from £40. Accepts Priority Pass and Amex Platinum/Centurion cardholders.
- Plaza Express (North) — the budget option at from £28. Cash/card only — does not accept Priority Pass.
- Clubrooms (North) — table service and Fast Track security included. Adults-only (no under-12s). From £44; Priority Pass accepted with a £15 supplement.
- Emirates Lounge (North) — at 1,590m², Gatwick's largest lounge, but reserved exclusively for Emirates First/Business Class passengers and Emirates Skywards Gold/Platinum members. No general public walk-in access, and not bookable as a day pass.
Note on Club Aspire North: Club Aspire North closed permanently in October 2021 and hasn't reopened — some older guides still list it, so don't be caught out looking for it.
North Terminal pricing at a glance
| Lounge | From (pre-booked) | Priority Pass |
|---|---|---|
| Plaza Express | £28 | Not accepted |
| My Lounge | £34 | Accepted |
| Plaza Premium | £40 | Accepted |
| No1 Lounge | £38 | Accepted, £6 supplement |
| Clubrooms | £44 | Accepted, +£15 |
| Emirates Lounge | Not for sale | N/A — Emirates pax/status only |
Every operator prices on a "from" basis that rises the closer you book to travel — the headline figure is a floor, not a fixed price. Prices as published by each operator; confirm the live rate before you travel.
Which North Terminal lounge should I pick?
For an occasional traveller wanting the cheapest option, Plaza Express at £28 does the job. For a longer wait or a proper meal before boarding, No1 Lounge or Plaza Premium (£38–£40) offer more space and better food. Families should note My Lounge's games room, but if the outdoor terrace and generally higher ratings matter more than convenience, it's worth the walk over to South Terminal's My Lounge instead. Clubrooms is the pick for a quieter, adults-only space with table service.
Dress code: smart-casual required across all lounges; sportswear, swimwear and bare feet typically aren't permitted. No1 Lounge and Clubrooms enforce this strictly.
Frequently asked questions
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Getting to North Terminal from Aylesbury
We run a fixed-price Gatwick taxi from Aylesbury, from £115, that drops at the correct terminal — North or South, same price — with your flight tracked in real time so the timing lines up whichever lounge you've booked. Get a flight-tracked taxi to Gatwick →