Illustrative photo1903 Lounge
Terminal 2
Premium adults-only retreat with chef-led menus and local spirits.
The 1903 Lounge offers an elevated experience with a seasonal hot buffet and high-end workstation pods.
Manchester Airport lounges
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Illustrative photoEscape Lounge Terminal 2
Terminal 2 (upper departure level)
Manchester Airport's own lounge in Terminal 2, open to any airline and ticket class.
Escape Lounges are Manchester Airport's own lounges and welcome passengers of any airline and ticket class. In Terminal 2 the Escape Lounge is on the upper departure level, after security and duty free; turn right at the top of the escalators. Entry includes freshly prepared hot and cold food, wines, beers, spirits and fizz, unlimited hot and soft drinks, free Wi-Fi, flight screens and charging points. Entry is from three hours before departure; it can be pre-booked or paid at the door, and Priority Pass and DragonPass holders reserve through the airport's portal. The airport warns that Terminal 2 lounges are in high demand at peak times.
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Illustrative photoThe Executive by Escape Lounges
Terminal 2 (upper departure level)
New premium pay-in lounge in Terminal 2, next to the Escape Lounge, with table service and a bar.
The Executive by Escape Lounges is a new premium lounge on the upper departure level of Terminal 2 at Manchester; turn right at the top of the escalators and its entrance is just before the Escape Lounge. It is open to all travellers of any airline and class, with seasonal dishes served all day, barista coffee, and a bar with crémant, wine, beer and spirits, all included, plus fast private Wi-Fi and charging points. Entry opens 2.5 hours before departure, allowing two hours inside. Pre-booking starts at about £57, and walk-up prices from £75.
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Illustrative photoEscape Lounge Terminal 3
Terminal 3
Manchester Airport's own lounge in Terminal 3, which the airport says is for Ryanair passengers.
Manchester Airport also runs an Escape Lounge in Terminal 3, up a level beyond the gates area: after security, follow the Premium Lounge signs past WHSmith and through the double doors, then take the lift or stairs. The airport's Escape page states that the Terminal 3 lounge is available exclusively for Ryanair passengers. It offers the Escape package of hot and cold food, wines, beers and spirits, soft and hot drinks, Wi-Fi and charging, with entry from three hours before departure. It can be pre-booked, from about £32 according to the airport, and Priority Pass members are admitted.
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Illustrative photoAspire Lounge (C Gates)
Terminal 2 (C gates)
Aspire lounge in Terminal 2 at Manchester, listed by Priority Pass.
This Aspire lounge is in Terminal 2 at Manchester Airport, after security: turn left after duty free and take the stairs or lift opposite Gate 209 to the next level, then turn right. Priority Pass lists it as open daily from 04:00 to 16:30. It is not among the lounges Manchester Airport sells on its own website, which features its Escape lounges, so the details here come from Priority Pass, whose members are admitted. Check the opening hours before you travel, as they can change with the flight schedule.
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Illustrative photoAspire Lounge (D Gates)
Terminal 2 (D gates)
Aspire lounge in Terminal 2 at Manchester, listed by Priority Pass.
This Aspire lounge is in Terminal 2 at Manchester Airport, after security: after duty free, next to the Great Northern Food Market. Priority Pass lists it as open daily from 04:00 to 22:30. It is not among the lounges Manchester Airport sells on its own website, which features its Escape lounges, so the details here come from Priority Pass, whose members are admitted. Check the opening hours before you travel, as they can change with the flight schedule.
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Illustrative photoAspire Lounge Terminal 3
Terminal 3
Aspire lounge in Terminal 3 at Manchester, listed by Priority Pass.
This Aspire lounge is in Terminal 3 at Manchester Airport, after security: after passport control, turn left and take the stairs to the floor above; turn right and the lounge is straight ahead. Priority Pass lists it as open daily from 04:00 to 19:30. It is not among the lounges Manchester Airport sells on its own website, which features its Escape lounges, so the details here come from Priority Pass, whose members are admitted. Check the opening hours before you travel, as they can change with the flight schedule.
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