Stansted Airport

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From £25.99
per person

Opening April 1 - pre-book now

Mon to Sun | 4am to 8pm

Adult walk-in price £35

New lounge opening April 1. Available to pre-book now!

A brand new airport lounge concept from Escape Lounges

Complimentary cold food and drinks served all day

Access available 2 hours prior to scheduled flight departure time

Family friendly (children under 3 can enter the lounge for free)

Eligible

airlines

Essence by Escape Lounges at Stansted Airport is located on Pier 1. It is exclusively available to all passengers travelling with any airline that departs from Pier 1.

Eligible airlines are: Air Algerie, Arkia, British Airways Cityflyer, Corendon Airlines, Emirates, Flyone, HiSky, Jet2, Lufthansa, Pegasus, Royal Jordanian, SunExpress, Tui and Turkish Airlines.

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Less distraction.

More you.

We’re beginning to introduce Essence by Escape Lounges, our latest concept designed for travellers who want comfort and simplicity. 

We hope you enjoy this first step towards a new way to travel. Here, you’ll find freshly prepared sandwiches, salads and light bites, quality drinks and a welcoming space to relax before your journey. 

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Freshly prepared
delicious food

At Essence by Escape Lounges, guests can enjoy a carefully chosen menu of freshly prepared cold dishes, including sandwiches, salads and light bites. We have something delicious to tempt you whatever time of day you’re travelling. Gluten free and vegan options are also available.

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Complimentary
drinks at the bar

With hot and cold soft drinks, as well as wine and bottled beer, the Essence drinks menu has been carefully curated to make sure there’s something for everyone at our complimentary bar. Whether you want a latte, an ice-cold beer or a glass of chilled white wine, we’ve got you covered.

Explore our amenities

Cold light bites

Soft and alcoholic beverages

Ultra-fast, private WiFi

Charging ports

PressReader access

How to access

Essence by Escape Lounges is available for pre-book or walk-up on the day.

The lounge is available exclusively to all passengers travelling on any airline that departs from Pier 1.

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How to find us

Essence by Escape Lounges at Stansted Airport is located close to gates 1-19. When in the terminal, pass through security and follow signs for Gates. Continue to follow signs for All Gates. The lounge is accessed via the Stansted Transit System. Follow signs for Gates 1-19 and board the transit system. Exit the transit system when you reach the stop for Gates 1-19. Take the escalators up to the departure gate level, at which point, follow signs for 'Premium Lounge’

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