Enjoy a VIP start to your holiday at Heathrow's best airport lounges

Have you ever watched those lucky, relaxed travellers slipping away from the bustling departure hall into a serene and stylish airport lounge and wished you could do the same?

Let's be honest, airports aren't exactly the most relaxing of places, especially during the busy summer season. Once you've rushed through security there's the scramble to find seats, and if you do manage to find somewhere to sit you'll likely be crammed next to a stranger and away from the people you're travelling with.

But not in an airport lounge. It's not just a luxury reserved for VIPs or business travellers – booking an airport lounge is surprisingly affordable, allowing anyone flying with any airline to enjoy a taste of the high life.

Each lounge at Heathrow has comfy seats, complimentary food and drinks, large TVs, free wifi, newspapers and magazines, flight information, and air conditioning. They all have their own unique style and features, so it's worth comparing them to help you choose the perfect lounge for you. So let's dive right in and pick the perfect place to relax before your flight!

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Heathrow airport lounges at Terminal 2

Plaza Premium Lounge | A moment of peace in Terminal 2

Plaza Premium Lounge is your best bet if you're flying from Terminal 2. It's the perfect place to relax and recharge before you head off on your adventures.

Hungry? Breakfast's a full English and continental buffet, and later on you can tuck into hot meals, sandwiches and sweet treats. You can be sure the drinks will be flowing all day, as draught beer, wine, spirits, tea, coffee and soft drinks are all on the house. Or pay a little extra for sparkling wine and champagne – you're on holiday, after all.

There are TVs and free wifi to keep you entertained, or kick back in the relaxation area for some pre-flight zen. There are even showers you can use for an extra charge to freshen up after trudging through the airport.

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Heathrow airport lounges at Terminal 3

Club Aspire | A quality lounge for less

The budget option at Heathrow Terminal 3 doesn't feel like a budget option. With runway views, plenty of space to relax and plenty of food and drink, your holiday well and truly starts here.

On the all-day menu at Club Aspire you can expect to find sausage barms, soups, casseroles and tasty sides. Finish it off with a sweet treat of scones with cream and jam – it's all included! And if you need something to wash that all down, beers, wines, spirits, hot drinks and soft drinks are included too.

The wifi is free, the rest area is peaceful, and like the Plaza Premium Lounge at Terminal 2 you can pay a little extra for the showers to freshen up before you fly. For great value at Terminal 3, it's hard to beat Club Aspire.

No1 Lounge | Style and class for the whole family

No1 Lounge is the luxury option at Terminal 3, and it's easy to see why. If there's one drawing point of No1 Lounge, it's the care and time taken with their food. You'll find plenty of freshly prepared snacks, like soups, fruit and salads, as well as hot dishes, which you can help yourself to.

And as well as beers, wines, spirits, soft drinks and hot drinks being included in the price, you can also enjoy sparkling wine at no extra cost. Is there a better way to start your holiday? Probably not.

Well, actually, there might be. Upgrade to the Champagne package and toast your trip with a glass of Champagne when you arrive – the perfect pre-flight tipple.

There's no chance you'll get bored either. There's a mini cinema showing family-friendly films, books, newspapers, magazines, TVs, computers and free wifi, so whether you're on your own, with a special someone or bringing the family, you're sure to find something to do.

Or just sit back and watch the planes – the lounge has perfect panoramic views of the runway.

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Heathrow airport lounges at Terminal 4

Blush Lounge | Modern, stylish and calm

Need somewhere calm to relax away from the hectic Terminal 4 departure lounge? Blush Lounge is a great choice.

British and international grub is available all day long, which you can help yourself to from the buffet. After piling up your plate, grab a house beer, wine or something non-alcoholic and park yourself in seats boasting runway views.

There are plenty of TVs, free wifi and charging stations to keep your devices topped up before your flight too.

Plaza Premium Lounge | The premium choice at Terminal 4

A Plaza Premium Lounge is always a safe bet, and this one is no different. With comfy seating, runway views and loads to keep you entertained, we'd argue this is the premium option at Terminal 4.

The lounge serves breakfast, lunch and dinner, as well as drinks throughout the day, all included in the price. For breakfast there's hot food, pastries, cereals, fruit and salad, and for lunch and dinner you can expect hot meals, tapas, sandwiches, soup, salads and desserts.

There's loads to do in the lounge, which includes free wifi, computers, TVs and a selection of newspapers and magazines. Plus you can pay extra for the showers to freshen up after rushing through security.

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Heathrow airport lounges at Terminal 5

Club Aspire | A quality lounge for less

Much like the Club Aspire lounge at Terminal 3, this lounge at Terminal 5 is excellent value for money.

As you'd expect there's a hot buffet breakfast to get stuck into with classic options like sausages, bacon and eggs, plus there are pancakes, pastries, porridge and fruit if you fancy something different. In the afternoon you can enjoy a wide range of hot dishes from aromatic curries and perfectly cooked pasta to fresh salads and comforting soups. Plus sweet treats and tempting snacks are served all day, all included.

The lounge has free unlimited wifi and smart TVs. There are also table-side charging facilities to keep your devices powered up before your flight.

Plaza Premium Lounge | The premium choice at Terminal 5

If you've read the rest of the article and not skipped right to the bottom to see what lounges are available at Terminal 5, you'll know exactly what Plaza Premium Lounge is all about. If not, here's the vibe – a fully tended bar, nibbles and seasonal dishes, and space to relax away from the busy terminal. It's the premium way to beat the stress of the airport.

Breakfast is a hot and cold buffet with a choice of pastries, cereals and fruit. For lunch you can choose from a selection of hot meals and sandwiches, plus soups, salads and some tempting sweet treats. Plenty of alcoholic options and soft drinks are included in the price, plus the lounge offers newspapers, magazines, TVs and free wifi. There's a shower here too for an extra cost, so you can leave the lounge fully recharged for your flight.

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