Escape Lounges, East Midlands Airport, Terminal
A lounge you can use with Priority Pass. Open 03:30 - 17:45. Stay up to 3 hours.
4.3 on Priority Pass (1,000+ reviews)
From Priority Pass's page for this lounge, read 10 October 2026. The rating is Priority Pass members'.
Where to find it
Departures
Opening hours
- Monday03:30 - 18:30
- Tuesday03:30 - 18:15
- Wednesday03:30 - 17:00
- Thursday03:30 - 18:30
- Friday03:30 - 18:30
- Saturday03:30 - 17:45
- Sunday03:30 - 18:30
Facilities
- Air conditioning · complimentary
- Alcoholic drinks (Standard) · complimentary
- Alcoholic drinks age limit · complimentary
- Cold buffet · complimentary
- Digital card accepted · complimentary
- Disabled access · complimentary
- Flight information · complimentary
- Hot buffet · complimentary
- Hot drinks · complimentary
- Snacks · complimentary
- Soft drinks · complimentary
- Televisions · complimentary
- Wi-Fi · complimentary
Rules and notices
- Maximum stay: 3 hours
- Unlimited guests per cardholder
- No smoking (including vaping)
- Dress code: Smart casual. No sportswear
- Children under 3 years admitted free
- Access is permitted 3 hours prior to flight departure
- Due to peak seasonal activity it is expected this lounge will see an increase in the number of guests. Therefore, access may be periodically restricted due to space constraints
- Food and beverages service stops 30 minutes before closing time
- No fancy dress allowed
- Cardholders and guests who do not adhere with the Escape Lounges dress code may be refused entry. For full details, please visit the official website: www.escapelounges.com
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Which Priority Pass plan pays for itself?
A year's cost by lounge visits (you alone), from Priority Pass's UK prices: Standard £69 plus £24 a visit, Standard Plus £229 with 10 free visits, then £24 each and Prestige £419 with every visit free (read 10 October 2026).
| Visits a year | Standard | Standard Plus | Prestige |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | £117 | £229 | £419 |
| 4 | £165 | £229 | £419 |
| 6 | £213 | £229 | £419 |
| 8 | £261 | £229 | £419 |
| 10 | £309 | £229 | £419 |
| 15 | £429 | £349 | £419 |
| 20 | £549 | £469 | £419 |
US prices differ: Standard $99, Standard Plus $329 and Prestige $469 a year, visits $35 (read 9 October 2026). Access is subject to space; some lounges charge members extra. AirConnect may earn a commission if you join through our link.
FAQ
Can I use Priority Pass at Escape Lounges?+
Yes. Escape Lounges at East Midlands Airport, Terminal takes Priority Pass. Entry is subject to space. It serves international, domestic passengers. (prioritypass.com, 10 October 2026)
What are the Escape Lounges opening hours?+
Monday 03:30 - 18:30; Tuesday 03:30 - 18:15; Wednesday 03:30 - 17:00; Thursday 03:30 - 18:30; Friday 03:30 - 18:30; Saturday 03:30 - 17:45; Sunday 03:30 - 18:30 (Priority Pass, 10 October 2026). Hours can change; check before you fly.
Where is Escape Lounges?+
Departures (East Midlands Airport, Terminal).
How long can you stay in Escape Lounges?+
Priority Pass lists a maximum stay of 3 hours.
Can I bring guests to Escape Lounges?+
Priority Pass lists: Unlimited guests per cardholder. Guest visits are charged by plan (UK: £24 a guest, 10 October 2026).
How much does it cost to use Escape Lounges?+
With Priority Pass, a visit is included on Prestige (£419 a year) and on Standard Plus for the first 10 visits (£229); on Standard (£69 a year) each visit costs £24. UK prices, 10 October 2026.