Sunlit airport lounge with yellow chairs facing large windows, overlooking a busy airport runway with several airplanes under a clear blue sky.

1903 Lounge at Manchester Airport

Sunlit airport lounge with yellow chairs facing large windows, overlooking a busy airport runway with several airplanes under a clear blue sky.

1903 Lounge at Manchester Airport

Pre-book from just £54.99 per person*

*Price based on a stay in January 2027

Reserve a space with your DragonPass or Priority Pass card. Find out more.
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Start your journey in style

Broaden your horizons and step into our premium lounge where attention to detail, sophistication and exclusivity are at the heart of what we do. Enjoy our premium food and beverage offerings, and a conscientiously crafted lounge designed to change the way you see the world.

A space to indulge

Fresh food, cooked and made specially for you

With a meticulously crafted menu and daily specials designed exclusively for our 1903 lounge, you can enjoy freshly made dishes prepared by our in-house chefs using the best ingredients.
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A space to celebrate

An impressive range of premium drinks

Relish in a premium stocked bar which includes favourites such as Tanqueray Gin, Glenfiddich Whisky and Absolut Vodka, as well as regional specialities such as Manchester Gin and Manchester Pale Ale. You can even make a toast to the journey ahead with a glass of champagne, all included with your booking.

A space to relax

A specially designed premium lounge, perfect to sit back and relax

With our carefully crafted lounge, we have ensured that all our guests have the perfect space to unwind before a flight. With runway views and plush seating, there’s no better place to start your holiday.
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The details

Opening times

Open daily: 04:00 - 20:45


Lounge location

Proceed through the security checks and the Duty Free shopping area. Follow signs for ‘Escape Lounge’. Once in the main terminal atrium, head to the upper level by escalator or lift.

The lounge entrance is located to the right of the Bridgewater Tap pub; follow the signs for ‘Escape Lounge’. Due to airline contracts, children may be present in the lounge at certain times.

Price

  • Pre-book from £54.99 per person
  • Walk-up from £65 per person

Our 1903 lounge welcomes passengers from any airline and any ticket class.

Groups larger than six are not permitted in 1903, whether booked together or separately.

View our 1903 Lounge at Manchester Airport

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Reviews

Great selection of breakfast food

Jan, 2026

Leanne B - Google Reviews


Lovely lounge with a great selection of breakfast food. Lukas the chef doing the freshly made eggs is wonderful - not only is he so friendly and helpful, but the care I watched him put into plating and garnishing and serving was more reminiscent of a fine dining restaurant than an airport lounge! Great avocado and poached eggs on toast.
Everything felt top quality

Nov, 2025

Badr A - Google Reviews


I had a fantastic experience at the 1903 Lounge in Manchester Airport! The atmosphere was calm, clean, and luxurious, the perfect place to relax before a flight. The food and drink options were excellent, and everything felt top quality.
Very relaxing environment

Nov, 2025

Helen P - Google Reviews


This was our first time using the 1903 lounge at Manchester airport, and it was fabulous. Very relaxing environment, with good quality and selection of food. The bar options were outstanding - something for everyone.

DragonPass and Priority Pass card holders

Reserve now with DragonPass and Priority Pass cards

DragonPass and Priority Pass cardholders can now pre-book their space within our lounges. Guarantee your seat in our Escape Lounge at Manchester Airport by reserving your space via our dedicated DragonPass or Priority Pass booking portal.*

It is important to remember that you will need your DragonPass or Priority Pass card to enter the lounges. If you fail to arrive at the 1903 Lounge within 2 hours of your pre-booked time, we reserve the right to free your seat.

*There is a fee for cardholders reserving the lounge. Reservations are not subject to a 'last seat availability guarantee'.

FAQs

Who can use 1903?

We welcome passengers travelling on business or pleasure from any airline and any ticket class – subject to availability.

On occasion, children under the age of 16 will be able to use the lounge if they have the relevant invitation from their airline.

Please note that the lounges no longer accept cash payment for guests wishing to pay and enter on the day of travel.

How long can I stay in the lounge?

Guests will have access to the lounge 2 hours before their scheduled flight departure time.

Is there a dress code in 1903?

The 1903 dress code is smart/casual. Gentlemen's shoulders must be covered at all times. Shorts must be tailored and of reasonable length. Sports attire is not acceptable; football and rugby shirts must be covered. Matching attire (such as hen or stag items), fancy dress, onesies, pyjamas, personalised items or any other items that may offend other lounge users are not permitted.

Are babies and children allowed in 1903?

From time to time, children may be in the lounge as guests of an airline partner.

Is 1903 wheelchair friendly?

Yes, 1903 is accessible for wheelchair users.

Are groups welcome in 1903?

Groups larger than 6 are not permitted in the 1903 Lounge, whether booked together or separately. Separate bookings forming a group larger than 6 will be refused access to the Lounge and no refunds will be given.

Why is the lounge not available despite booking well in advance?

Even when booking well in advance, our lounges may appear unavailable. During certain times of day, our Terminal 2 lounges experience high demand from our airline partners. Consequently, some pre-booking availability will only be opened around three months before departure. This is to avoid overcrowding in our lounges and ensure all our guests have the best experience possible. We understand this may be inconvenient, and we appreciate your understanding.

1903 terms and conditions

For a full list of our terms and conditions, please click on the link here.
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