The best value airport lounges have been revealed – with all-inclusive food and drink from £19
With the average passenger spending £60 on a stopover, if you've got a long connection in between flights then it might be worth booking yourself into an airport lounge
NOBODY likes having to hang around the airport for hours on end in between flights – it’s expensive and boring.
New research from Netflights showing that Brits spend an average of £60 while on a layover, so you may do better to book yourself into good value airport lounge instead if you have a long wait for a connection.
With food, drink and Wi-Fi included in the price as well as comfy places to sit and relax, you could actually save money if you’re the kind of person who normally goes overboard on the food and drink in departures.
combined the cost to get into the lounge combined with how many amenities they have to create an overall score.
Three of the top ten lounges on the list are in the UK, with lounges at Heathrow, Gatwick and Manchester making the cut. Read on to find out more.
Al Ghazal Lounge by Plaza Premium, Abu Dhabi International Airport, Terminal 2
What you get: You’ll get hot and cold food here included in the price, including vegetarian options.
There's complimentary Wi-Fi, magazines, newspapers and flat-screen TVs with satellite channels.
Price: £21.46pp
Strata Lounge, Auckland Airport, International Terminal
What you get: If you want a shower in between flights on a layover then this lounge has them.
There's also food from around the world and free newspapers and Wi-Fi.
Price: £28.15pp
Lounge @ Bterminal 3, Dubai International Airport
What you get: This lounge is open 24 hours a day and has showers and massage chairs you can use for free.
You'll also get food and alcoholic drinks included in the price.
Price: £28.86pp
1903 Lounge, Manchester Airport, Terminal 3
What you get: If you're not travelling with kids then this is a good option as it's an adults-only space - nice and chilled.
You'll get fast track through airport security as well as complimentary hot and cold food thrown in.
Price: £30pp
Plaza Premium Lounge, Rio de Janeiro International Airport, Terminal 2
What you get: Hot showers and complimentary food and drink, including alcohol.
There's space for 220 weary travellers in here, so best to book ahead.
Price: £24.42pp
BGS Premier Lounge, Beijing Capital International Airport, Terminal 2
What you get: You'll get free Wi-Fi here as well as buffet and alcohol included in the price.
There are also hot showers which you will appreciate after a lengthy flight.
Price: £41.46pp
Loyalty Lounge, Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, Terminal 2
What you get: Help yourself to alcoholic and non alcoholic drinks.
There's also complimentary Wi-Fi, a selection of newspapers and magazines and laptop and charging booths.
Price: £22.20pp
Plaza Premium Lounge (Lounge B), Indira Gandhi International Airport, Terminal 3
What you get: Newspapers, magazines and hot food and drink as well as places to charge your phone and laptop.
Drinks from the bar come at an extra cost, however.
Price: £19.98
Clubrooms North Terminal, London Gatwick Airport
What you get: Freshly prepared seasonal food, free booze and table service.
The best part of paying to get in? You'll get access to premium security lanes, so you can skip the usual queues.
Price: £50pp
SkyTeam Lounge, London Heathrow Airport, Terminal 4
What you get: There's a wine bar, hot showers, free snacks, newspapers and magazines.
There's also a Clarins spa if you're after a massage or a facial, though you'll have to pay extra for this.
Price: £40pp.
Sun Online Travel previously revealed whether it's really worth paying the extra cash for an airport lounge in the first place.