Heathrow Airport · 5 min read · 2026-10-26
Heathrow Terminal 4 Lounges
Terminal 4 lounge options, airline eligibility and paid access, with operator sources and renovation information.
Heathrow Terminal 4 has paid access at Plaza Premium and airline lounges from Qatar Airways and Air France. Entry to airline lounges depends on your ticket or status. Etihad says its Heathrow lounge is temporarily closed for major renovations, with alternative arrangements for eligible guests. Confirm your eligibility with the operator before travelling.
Terminal 4 lounge summary
| Lounge | Who can enter | Location | Opening hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plaza Premium | Paid entry | After security, Terminal 4 | Daily 05:00–22:00 |
| Qatar Airways Premium Lounge | Business and higher, as listed by Qatar Airways; confirm ticket eligibility | After security, Terminal 4; Heathrow lists Level 2 | 05:00–22:00 |
| Qatar Airways Frequent Flyer Lounge | Business and higher / Gold and higher, as listed by Qatar Airways; confirm eligibility | After security, Terminal 4 | 05:00–22:00 |
| Air France | La Première; Business excluding Business Light; Flying Blue Elite Plus; eligible KLM and SkyTeam customers | Terminal 4 | Daily 05:00–22:00 |
| Etihad Heathrow lounge | Temporarily closed; eligible guests have alternative arrangements | Heathrow; check your alternative lounge with Etihad | Closed for renovations |
VIP and airline lounges at Heathrow Terminal 4
Qatar Airways lists a Premium Lounge and a Frequent Flyer Lounge after security in Terminal 4. Its lounge directory lists both as open 05:00–22:00. The directory describes Premium Lounge access as “Business and Higher” and Frequent Flyer Lounge access as “Business and Higher / Gold and Higher”. Confirm the conditions for your specific fare or status with Qatar Airways. Heathrow locates the Premium Lounge on Level 2 in the departure lounge.
Air France opened its Terminal 4 lounge on 7 July 2026. Its official announcement lists daily opening hours of 05:00–22:00. Access is for La Première, Business customers excluding Business Light, Flying Blue Elite Plus customers, and eligible KLM and SkyTeam partner customers.
Airport lounges at Terminal 4 you can pay to enter
Heathrow lists Plaza Premium after security in Terminal 4, open daily 05:00–22:00, with paid entry from £41.85 per person. This is an advertised starting price, not a guaranteed price for every booking. Check the operator for current availability and entry conditions. Priority Pass access, the reported SkyTeam replacement and the precise gate location are not confirmed in this guide.
Lounge status and renovations
Last checked: 26 October 2026. Air France's official announcement confirms its lounge opened on 7 July 2026, rather than the previously reported spring opening. Etihad's official lounge page says its Heathrow lounge is temporarily closed for major renovations and directs eligible guests to alternative lounges depending on their flight. No reopening date is confirmed here. A separate Saudia lounge, a 2027 Etihad opening date and other unconfirmed details are omitted. Check the lounge operator before travelling.
Related Heathrow pages
Heathrow Terminal 2 lounges · Heathrow Terminal 3 lounges · Heathrow Terminal 5 lounges · Heathrow airport · Airport lounge access
Frequently asked questions
Can you pay to enter a Heathrow Terminal 4 lounge?
Heathrow lists paid entry to Plaza Premium after security in Terminal 4 from £41.85 per person. Check current availability and the price for your booking with the operator.
Is the Air France lounge at Heathrow Terminal 4 open?
Air France's official announcement confirms it opened on 7 July 2026. It lists daily opening hours of 05:00–22:00 and entry for eligible premium-cabin and status customers, excluding Business Light.
Which Qatar Airways lounges are at Heathrow Terminal 4?
Qatar Airways lists the Premium Lounge and Frequent Flyer Lounge after security in Terminal 4, both with hours of 05:00–22:00. Eligibility depends on your ticket or status; confirm your fare conditions with Qatar Airways.
Is Etihad's Heathrow lounge open?
Etihad's official lounge page says its Heathrow lounge is temporarily closed for major renovations. Eligible guests are directed to alternative lounges depending on their flight. No reopening date is confirmed in this guide.