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East Midlands EMA (EMA)

EMAMain terminal (airside)Departures, opposite Gate 17Worth it

Escape Lounge

EMA’s only public passenger lounge — airside opposite Gate 17 after Duty Free, with hot food and a bar. Pre-book on summer morning peaks; walk-up is dearer and can sell out.

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Refurbished lounge overview in the Escape Lounge at East Midlands Airport (EMA).

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Pod seating in the Escape Lounge at East Midlands Airport (EMA).

Alcove high-table seating in the Escape Lounge at East Midlands Airport (EMA).

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Escape Lounge

East Midlands EMA (EMA)

EMAMain terminal (airside)Departures, opposite Gate 17Worth it

Escape Lounge

EMA’s only public passenger lounge — airside opposite Gate 17 after Duty Free, with hot food and a bar. Pre-book on summer morning peaks; walk-up is dearer and can sell out.

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LoungeKeyAccepted where listed; pre-book rather than assuming walk-in capacity

Day passfrom £33.99 pre-book / from £49 walk-upInfants 0–35 months free; pre-book at least 24 hours ahead to guarantee a seat

Diners Club / Lounge Club / Lounge Me / TAV PassportListed on the Escape Lounges EMA page; subject to availability; bring the card

The honest take

Escape Lounge is the soft-product lounge for East Midlands Airport. Official pages place it airside on the ground floor opposite Gate 17 after security and the shopping area. Schema.org opening hours start at 03:30 with weekday closes between about 17:00 and 18:30 (Saturday often earlier). Pre-book from £33.99; walk-up from £49; infants under three travel free. Priority Pass, DragonPass and LoungeKey holders should use the linked booking portals rather than assuming walk-in capacity.

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At a glance

Hours: From 03:30 daily; weekday close typically 17:00–18:30 (Saturday often earlier) — confirm the live opening-times page; food stops ~30 minutes before close

Finding it: After security and Duty Free, continue through the shopping area — lounge is on the ground floor opposite Gate 17.

Food & drinks: Hot and cold buffet with soft drinks plus beer, wine and spirits including sparkling; food offer removed about 30 minutes before close.

Showers: No

Amenities: Hot and cold food · Soft drinks, beer, wine and spirits · Wi-Fi / charging points · Flight information screens · Family-friendly seating

Best for: Priority Pass / DragonPass holders on morning leisure waves · Families (infants 0–35 months free) · Travellers wanting food and a bar before Jet2 / Ryanair / TUI flights

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Last verified Sep 14, 2026

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