your holiday starts here
We’re here to make each and every one of our guests feel special.
Step into a diverse space away from the crowds, where you can find all you will need before your flight.
Enjoy an oasis of calm and start as you mean to go on.
Experience the warmest of welcomes, where going the extra mile is at the heart of what we do and where we make sure that all of our guests have a memorable start to their holiday.
With a selection of freshly prepared hot and cold food served throughout the day, we can guarantee that you will find something that takes your fancy.
Choose a place where everything you could need before your flight is included. Whether you want to cheers with a glass of fizz, or graze on a light bite, we’ve got you covered.
Escape Lounge bookings come with extra flexibility of free cancellation and COVID protection, so your trip is never at risk.
We aim to really get your holiday off to the best start, but don’t just take our word for it. Read some of our lounge reviews from our previous guests.
Pre-book from just £31.99 per person
Monday: 4am - 4pm
Tuesday: 4am – 5pm
Wednesday: 4am – 1pm
Thursday: 4am – 3:30pm
Friday: 4am - 5:30pm
Saturday: 4am - 4:30pm
Sunday: 4am – 3:30pm
Proceed through security checks and the duty free area. The lounge is located after the shopping area, opposite Gate 17.
From £31.99 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 can now pre-book their space within our lounges. Guarantee your seat in our Escape Lounge at East Midlands 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 to 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'.