Lounge directory · BHX · Last reviewed 27 June 2026
Birmingham Airport Lounges BHX: every lounge and how to get in
Six lounges sit in a single departure area, so every door is reachable once you are through security. The deeper question at Birmingham is not access, it is finding a seat on a summer morning. Here is the full map and how to get in.
- Lounge verdict
- Deeper than the airport's size suggests. Aspire runs three lounges, the No1 Lounge brings buffet dining and a tended bar, Clubrooms is the adults only premium room, and the Emirates Lounge serves its own passengers. Five of the six sell entry to any traveller, so getting in is rarely the problem. Capacity on a peak morning is.
- Best access play
- Priority Pass listings cover both Aspire lounges and the No1 Lounge, and the Aspire Lounge South also works with Diners Club and DragonPass. Without a card, the No1 Lounge and Clubrooms sell entry from around 38 to 44 pounds, with the Aspire tiers higher.
- The one thing to know
- Because everything sits in one departure lounge, you are not tied to a zone the way you are at a multi terminal airport. The constraint is space, not geography, so prebook in the school holidays rather than chancing the walk up door.
Orientation
How the Birmingham lounge map works
Birmingham keeps things simple. There is one terminal and one departure lounge that serves every gate, so all six lounges sit airside in the same secure area. You do not have to pick the lounge in your zone the way you do at a multi terminal airport, which removes the single most common lounge planning mistake. Pick on comfort and price instead.
The airport lists six lounges: Clubrooms, the No1 Lounge, Luxe by Aspire, Suite by Aspire, the Aspire Lounge South, and the Emirates Lounge. Aspire runs the north side operation in two tiers plus the separate South lounge, the No1 Lounge and Clubrooms are operated by No1 Lounges, and the Emirates Lounge is an airline room. Lounges generally admit you up to 3 hours before departure, and individual opening hours flex with the flight schedule, so treat the figures below as verify at booking.
The lounges
Every BHX lounge and how to get in
| Lounge | Location and style | Access | Walk up | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No1 Lounge | Departure lounge, buffet dining and a tended bar | Priority Pass, pay in, prebook | From about 38 pounds, prebook around 28; door around 35 for 3 hours | The all rounder, freshly prepared buffet and a proper bar |
| Clubrooms | International Pier, adults 12 and over, full table service | Pay in or prebook; cardholders add a fee | From about 44 pounds | The quiet premium pick, table service and runway views |
| Aspire Lounge South | South side of the departure lounge | Priority Pass, Diners Club, DragonPass, pay in | From about 42.99 pounds | The dependable card door, runway views and a quiet zone |
| Luxe by Aspire | North side, runway views, in lounge washrooms | Priority Pass, pay in, prebook | From about 52.99 pounds | The step up Aspire room when you want more space |
| Suite by Aspire | North side, adults only, a la carte and table service | Priority Pass, pay in, prebook | From about 62.99 pounds | The top Aspire tier, table service and a calmer feel |
| Emirates Lounge | Departure lounge, airline room with showers | Eligible Emirates passengers only | No public day pass | For Emirates premium and Skywards flyers, not sold to the public |
Two things to note from the table. The Aspire prices here are typical prebooked rates and can run higher at the door or in peak season, so the figures are a floor rather than a fixed fee. And the Emirates Lounge is the only one of the six closed to the general traveller, since it admits eligible Emirates passengers alone, which makes the other five the practical set for a layover.
Access decoder
What actually opens these doors
Priority Pass covers both Aspire lounges and the No1 Lounge in current listings, with the Aspire Lounge South also tied to Diners Club and DragonPass. Coverage and conditions shift, so confirm your specific lounge in the app before you rely on it.
Paying at the door works at five of the six. The No1 Lounge and Clubrooms start from around 38 and 44 pounds, the Aspire South from about 42.99, Luxe by Aspire from about 52.99, and Suite by Aspire from about 62.99. Prebooking online is usually cheaper than the walk up rate, and on a busy morning it is also the only way to guarantee a seat.
Cardholders at Clubrooms can book in with Priority Pass, LoungeKey or DragonPass for an additional fee per person, since Clubrooms is sold mainly as a bookable premium product rather than a standard card door. Status and airline cover the Emirates Lounge for eligible Emirates passengers, and some airlines direct their premium customers to a contracted lounge among the others.
Because the lounges share one secure area, the only real planning rule at Birmingham is timing. Aim to book ahead in the school holidays and on summer weekends, when walk up capacity can sell out by mid morning, and remember that lounges admit you up to 3 hours before departure.
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FAQ
Birmingham lounge questions
Which BHX lounges take Priority Pass?
Priority Pass listings cover both Aspire lounges and the No1 Lounge at Birmingham, and the Aspire Lounge South also works with Diners Club and DragonPass. Clubrooms can be booked by cardholders for an additional fee. Coverage shifts, so confirm the specific lounge in the Priority Pass app before you travel.
Can I pay to get into a Birmingham lounge without status?
Yes. Five of the six lounges sell entry to any traveller. The No1 Lounge and Clubrooms start from around 38 and 44 pounds, the Aspire Lounge South from about 42.99, Luxe by Aspire from about 52.99, and Suite by Aspire from about 62.99. Prebooking online is usually cheaper than the door rate. Treat prices as verify at booking.
Is there an Amex Centurion lounge at Birmingham?
No. BHX has no Amex Centurion lounge. Cardholders use the lounges that accept their travel programs, such as the Aspire and No1 lounges through Priority Pass, or pay in at the door. Check your card's current lounge benefits before you fly.
Which lounge is best at BHX?
For table service and a quieter room, Clubrooms on the International Pier or Suite by Aspire, both adults focused. For value and a buffet with a proper bar, the No1 Lounge. Eligible Emirates passengers have the Emirates Lounge, which is not sold to the public. On a peak morning, the best lounge is the one you prebooked.
Do the Birmingham lounges have showers?
Shower provision is limited and not offered across every lounge. The Emirates Lounge advertises shower facilities for its eligible passengers, and some lounges include washrooms rather than full showers. If a shower is essential, confirm with the specific lounge before booking. To be confirmed for the others.
Do I need to prebook a lounge at Birmingham?
Not always, but it is strongly advised in summer and the school holidays, when walk up capacity can sell out by mid morning. Prebooking is usually cheaper than the door rate and guarantees a seat. Lounges admit you up to 3 hours before departure.
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