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Essence by Escape Lounges

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London Stansted (STN)

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Essence by Escape Lounges

Cold food and drinks only. Satellite 1 / gates 1–19 — Ryanair and easyJet passengers cannot reach it. Priority Pass, DragonPass and LoungeKey accepted with pre-booking.

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White tables and black chairs beside tarmac windows in Essence by Escape Lounges at London Stansted Airport (STN).

Fruit and bread buffet under Essence by Escape Lounges signage at London Stansted Airport (STN).

Pastry and muffin crates on the buffet in Essence by Escape Lounges at London Stansted Airport (STN).

Wood reception desk and Essence by Escape Lounges illuminated sign at London Stansted Airport (STN).

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Priority PassPre-book via Priority Pass / Escape portal. Sat 1 / gates 1–19 only — not Ryanair or easyJet. Max stay typically 3 hours.
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Essence by Escape Lounges

London Stansted (STN)

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Essence by Escape Lounges

Cold food and drinks only. Satellite 1 / gates 1–19 — Ryanair and easyJet passengers cannot reach it. Priority Pass, DragonPass and LoungeKey accepted with pre-booking.

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Priority PassPre-book via Priority Pass / Escape portal. Sat 1 / gates 1–19 only — not Ryanair or easyJet. Max stay typically 3 hours.
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Access: Business class ticket · First class ticket · Airline status

Hours: Aligned with Emirates flights — confirm EK app on the day.

Amenities: Emirates lounge dining · Showers · Work seating

Best for: Emirates premium-cabin passengers

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Emirates Lounge

Satellite 1airside

Airline-run lounge on Satellite 1 for eligible Emirates passengers. Not a general-access or Priority Pass room. Ryanair/easyJet cannot reach Sat 1.

Access: Business class ticket · First class ticket · Airline status

Hours: Aligned with Emirates flights — confirm EK app on the day.

Amenities: Emirates lounge dining · Showers · Work seating

Best for: Emirates premium-cabin passengers

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Pre-book via DragonPass portal. Sat 1 / gates 1–19 only.

LoungeKeyPre-book. Sat 1 / gates 1–19 only.

Day passwalk-up £35Escape lists adult walk-up £35; pre-book is cheaper. Sat 1 only.

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At a glance

Hours: Official airport / Escape / Priority Pass: 04:45–20:15 daily. Food service stops 30 minutes before close.

Finding it: Near gates 1–19; follow signs for Premium Lounge after the Sat 1 transit.

Amenities: Cold buffet · Complimentary standard drinks · Wi-Fi

Best for: Jet2 / TUI / BA Cityflyer / Emirates / other Sat 1 departures

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Last verified Sep 12, 2026

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Essence by Escape Lounges

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