Lounge at Heathrow
Apr 30, 2024 | 2:54 pm
#1
Original Poster
Join Date: Sep 2016
Posts: 6
Lounge at Heathrow
Just after some information on the Emirates Lounge at Heathrow. I’ve read that entry is 3 hours before your flight time. Are they strict on this? As I’ll be arriving early into Heathrow and will have quite a bit of time to pass.
Any info welcome.
Any info welcome.
May 6, 2024 | 7:16 am
#3
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Dubai, UAE
Programs: EK Gold
Posts: 89
If you are in F you can go in when you want. Otherwise it depends how busy it is (recent experience its been very busy) , if you have connected and have a long layover (on the same ticket) they will usually allow you entry but if you are turning up early simply to eat and drink you may find they stick to the 3 hours, often depends on the staff on the day.
May 6, 2024 | 7:24 am
#4
Join Date: May 2010
Location: BOM
Programs: EK Plat, HHonors Gold
Posts: 3,001
In my very limited experience, the lounge starts to get really crowded post 6 pm (I have only used the evening departures out of LHR). You may find the popular options in the meal area getting stocked out very quickly...
May 6, 2024 | 8:22 am
#5
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Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: LGW / AMS / CPT
Programs: SA KL BA EK
Posts: 4,848
Admittedly the main reason is that LGW is within the 70 miles CD limit whilst LHR is not.
May 7, 2024 | 9:44 am
#6
Join Date: Aug 2017
Location: Manchester/London
Programs: Skywards Plat, Bonvoy Titanium
Posts: 1,303
LHR has also started using a gate which is not direct access from the lounge which reduces one of the perks of there over Gatwick.