
Have an Escape to remember

Have an Escape to remember
Pre-book from just £25.99 per person*
*Price based on a stay in our Essence Lounge in January 2027
Reserve a space with your Priority Pass or DragonPass card. Find out more.
Escape Lounges at London Stansted Airport is evolving
As part of the airport’s transformation programme, the existing Escape Lounges is closing on February 28.
A new lounge concept, Essence by Escape Lounges, will open on March 3, exclusively for passengers travelling from Satellite 1. Essence is available to pre-book now for travel after March 3.
Important information
Pre-booking lounge access for travel before February 28
If you’re searching for a lounge for travel before February 28, you’ll be shown the Escape Lounge in your search results.
No lounge availability for travel on March 1 & 2
On March 1 & 2, there will be no Escape Lounges offering at Stansted Airport.
Pre-booking lounge access for travel after March 3
If you’re searching for a lounge for travel after March 3, you’ll be shown the Essence Lounge in your search results. This new offering is available exclusively to passengers departing on any airline that operates from Satellite 1*. Please check the list of airlines before you make your booking.

Escape Lounge
Pre-book from £32.99 per person
Freshly prepared hot and cold food
Selection of wines, beers and spirits (including Fizz)
Unlimited hot and soft drinks
Complimentary Wi-Fi
Flight information screens
Mobile charging points
Essence by Escape Lounges
From March 3, passengers travelling on airlines that depart from Satellite 1* will have exclusive access to Essence, the new Escape Lounges offering designed for travellers who want comfort and simplicity before their flight.
*Eligible airlines are Air Algerie, Arkia, British Airways Cityflyer, Corendon Airlines, Emirates, Flyone, HiSky, Jet2, Lufthansa, Pegasus, Royal Jordanian, SunExpress, Tui and Turkish Airlines.

Essence by Escape Lounges
Pre-book from £25.99 per person
Cold light bites, including salads and sandwiches
Selection of wines and bottled beers
Unlimited hot and soft drinks
Complimentary WiFi
Flight information screens
Why book with us?
At Escape Lounges, we welcome all travellers to enjoy an experience like no other.
The lounge is available for turn up on the day, but to guarantee your visit, we encourage pre-booking in advance.



Relax
From cosy corners to quiet workspaces, we’ve got your every need covered, whether you’re traveling alone or with family, for work or for pleasure.
Relax
From cosy corners to quiet workspaces, we’ve got your every need covered, whether you’re traveling alone or with family, for work or for pleasure.
Dine
Our hot and cold dishes are freshly prepared by our in-house chefs using the finest regional ingredients to bring you a taste of the local cuisine.
Celebrate
From freshly prepared barista-style coffee to an ice-cold draft beer, our bartenders are on hand to serve you from our complimentary bar.
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The Details
Opening times**
Monday: 03:30 - 19:30
Tuesday: 03:30 - 20:00
Wednesday: 03:30 - 19:30
Thursday: 03:30 - 19:00
Friday: 03:30 - 17:30
Saturday: 03:30 - 19:00
Sunday: 03:30 - 20:00
Tuesday: 03:30 - 20:00
Wednesday: 03:30 - 19:30
Thursday: 03:30 - 19:00
Friday: 03:30 - 17:30
Saturday: 03:30 - 19:00
Sunday: 03:30 - 20:00
**Opening hours are subject to change. 30 minutes before the end of service, the food offer will be removed.
Lounge location
We are located in the main terminal on the ground level.
Proceed through Security Checks and the Duty Free Area.
The lounge is located after the shopping area, opposite Gate 17.
Price
- Pre-book from £33.99 per person
- Walk-up from £49 per person
- Infants (0-35 months) free of charge
Our family-friendly Escape Lounge welcomes passengers from any airline and any ticket class.
DragonPass and Priority Pass card holders
Reserve now with DragonPass and Priority Pass cards
DragonPass and Priority Pass cardholders can now pre-book their space within our lounges. Guarantee your seat in our Escape Lounge at London Stansted Airport by reserving your space via our dedicated DragonPass or Priority Pass booking portal.^
It is important to remember that you will need your DragonPass or Priority Pass card to enter the lounges. If you fail to arrive at the Escape Lounge within 2 hours of your pre-booked time, we reserve the right to free your seat.
^There is a fee for cardholders reserving the lounge. Reservations are not subject to a 'last seat availability guarantee'.
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