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LHR · London
Aer Lingus · London Heathrow Airport, Terminal 2
Walk-in unavailable
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Aer Lingus does not sell walk-in day passes. Access is restricted to Business Class tickets, AerClub Concierge / Platinum members, or Oneworld Emerald / Sapphire status.
Available to Aer Lingus and British Airways Business class passengers on same-day flights. Walk-in rate GBP 38 per person.
Airline passengers only
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Aer Lingus Gold Circle Lounge at London Heathrow Airport accepts 1 access programme: Airline Access. The only access rule here is airline- or cabin-class-specific, so a boarding pass in the right class can be enough on its own. Each rule on this page lists its own guest policy and any spend or cabin conditions attached to it.
No. Aer Lingus Gold Circle Lounge does not sell walk-in day passes — Aer Lingus does not sell walk-in day passes. Access is restricted to Business Class tickets, AerClub Concierge / Platinum members, or Oneworld Emerald / Sapphire status. Entry requires an eligible card programme, membership, or airline boarding pass.
Aer Lingus Gold Circle Lounge operates 07:00-22:00. Lounges frequently close earlier than posted on quiet days and during terminal works, and last entry is often 30–45 minutes before closing — check before a late or early connection.
Aer Lingus Gold Circle Lounge is in Terminal 2 at London Heathrow Airport (LHR) in London, United Kingdom, operated by Aer Lingus. Lounges sit airside, so you must clear security — and in most cases be in the same terminal — before you can use it.
Verified facilities at Aer Lingus Gold Circle Lounge: Food & dining, Wi-Fi. Facilities vary by time of day — hot food and bar service in particular are often limited outside peak hours.
Access rules and pricing change frequently. Always confirm with the lounge before travelling.