For many travellers, the airport lounge has become a destination in itself – a place to decompress, refuel, and arrive at the gate feeling genuinely refreshed. Priority Pass, the original and market-leading airport lounge and experiences programme, shares the top-rated lounges in the UK, identified using over 700,000 Priority Pass member reviews and ratings as part of the 2026 Priority Pass Excellence Awards.
The highest-rated lounges reflect a shift in what defines excellence in the airport experience. Feeling less like standardised airport spaces and more like an extension of the destination itself, they combine local design, regionally inspired food and beverages, and designed environments that prioritise comfort and calm.
From Inverness to Belfast to Birmingham, these spaces are winning over frequent flyers not just with premium amenities, but with something harder to manufacture – personality, warmth, and genuine hospitality.
Top-rated UK airport lounges, based on over 700,000 Priority Pass members’ ratings and reviews, include:
Aspire Lounge, Swissport International – Belfast International Airport: A firm favourite among business travellers, the Belfast Aspire Lounge continues to set the bar for what a great lounge experience should look and feel like.
Aspire Lounge, Swissport International – Inverness Airport: Proof that exceptional experiences aren’t exclusive to major hubs, the Inverness Aspire Lounge has built a loyal following in part thanks to its remarkably warm team.
Clubrooms – Birmingham Airport (Additional Fee Applies): Birmingham’s Clubrooms is earning rave reviews for its attentive service and elevated food and drinks offering. Members describe it as a cut above
Northern Lights Executive Lounge – Aberdeen International Airport: Offering runway views and a no-fuss, high-quality experience, Aberdeen’s Northern Lights lounge is a reliable favourite for travellers heading north.
Clubrooms – London Heathrow, Terminal 3 (Additional Fee Applies): At one of the world’s busiest airports, London Heathrow’s Clubrooms Terminal 3 stands out in a competitive field. Members point to the à la carte dining and the quality of service as the defining factors.
The same member reviews and ratings that identified these standout lounges also determined the winners of the 2026 Priority Pass Excellence Awards. At a global level, the Escape Lounge at Portland International Airport, United States, was named 2026 Global Lounge of the Year, recognised for blending contemporary design with a strong sense of local identity.
Regional Lounge of the Year winners included Vienna Lounge in Austria (Europe), Lounge Fukuoka in Japan (Asia Pacific), Club Kingston in Jamaica (Latin America and the Caribbean), and Bidvest Premier Lounge in Johannesburg, South Africa (Middle East and Africa).
Priority Pass is the original and market-leading airport experience programme. Members have access to over 1,800 airport lounges and travel experiences across 841 airports in 146 countries.
For full details of the 2026 Priority Pass Excellence Awards winners, visit: www.campaign.prioritypass.com/en-GB/excellenceawards