Take off with complimentary access to airport lounges...
What is the IoD Ireland Member Benefit?
Complimentary access to airport lounges in Dublin, Cork, Shannon, as well as 16 executive airport lounges in the UK and Europe. Please note: In light of any restrictions, please check the below airport websites for any specific restrictions relevant to that airport and their lounges. Please be advised that lounge access is strictly subject to availability. The lounge team reserve the right to refuse admission.
Update Regarding Lounge Access in Dublin Airport
- Terminal 1 Update: The T1 Lounge at Dublin Airport is now closed for 5 months for refurbishment, and will re-open again in Spring 2026.
Please read further information on this in the 'Ireland' dropdown below. Please see further updates on Birmingham and Manchester airport lounges under 'UK Airports' below. Please check the individual airport websites for Christmas opening and closing hours.
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- DAA Executive Lounge Terminal 1
Update Regarding Lounge Access in Dublin Airport
- Terminal 1 Update: The T1 Lounge at Dublin Airport is now closed for 5 months for refurbishment, and will re-open again in Spring 2026.
The Liffey Lounge is open for access as usual between the hours of 04:00 and 21:00 (subject to change). Further information on the lounge facilities, opening hours, and any restrictions (relevant to the airport and lounges) visit the DAA website for the Terminal 1 Lounge, and the Liffey Lounge.
*Due to capacity restrictions, access may be refused at the discretion of the lounge operator.
- Kinsale Executive Lounge, Cork Airport
Further information on the lounge facilities, opening hours, and any restrictions (relevant to the airport and lounges) visit the Kinsale Executive Lounge , Cork Airport website page.
- Ború Lounge and Burren Lounge, Shannon Airport
Further information on the lounge facilities, opening hours and any restrictions (relevant to the airport and lounges) visit the Boru and Burren Lounges, Shannon Airport website page.
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Please note: There are changes to the Birmingham and Manchester Lounge access. See below for updates. Please visit their respective websites for further information and updates.
- Belfast City – Aspire Executive Lounge
- Birmingham – Aspire Executive Lounge. Birmingham Aspire Lounge (South) will be closed from 1st November. It is expected to re-open in April 2026. They will accommodate all BHX South bookings in their BHX Aspire Lounge (North) at no additional charge.
- Bristol – CAVU Escape Lounge
- Edinburgh – Aspire Executive Lounge (Gate 16)
- Humberside – Aspire Executive Lounge
- Inverness – Aspire Executive Lounge
- Liverpool – Aspire Executive Lounge
- Manchester T1 – Aspire Executive Lounge. This lounge can now be accessed by customers departing from both Terminal 1 and Terminal 3. Following easyJet’s move on the 19th Nov, only Ryanair will remain in Terminal 1.
- Manchester T2 – Aspire Executive Lounge. Due to capacity restrictions in the T2 Aspire lounge they will be unable to accept any guests who arrive with a T1 booking.
- Newcastle – Aspire Executive Lounge
For further information on the lounge facilities, offerings, and opening hours please visit the Servisair / Aspire Executive Lounges website page.
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- Amsterdam Schiphol Airport – Lounge 26 for Schengen flights and Lounge 41 for non-Schengen flights.
- Copenhagen T2 – Aspire Executive Lounge.
For further information on the lounge facilities, opening hours, and any restrictions (relevant to the airport and lounges) visit the Servisair / Aspire Executive Lounges website page.
Benefit Availability
This benefit is open to all IoD members.
How to Avail of the Member Benefit
The next time you are travelling for business or pleasure why not avail of this member benefit to ensure a relaxing travelling experience. To access the lounge please note the following:
- Present your valid IoD Ireland membership card to the attendant at the Executive Lounge. Please note: the lounge will also accept a digital version of your membership card, which can be found on your member dashboard on the IoD website. Contact the membership team if you have any queries in regards to this.
- The attendant will check the name on your membership card against your boarding pass.
- The IoD Ireland membership card must not be out-of-date.
- The name on the IoD Ireland membership card must match that of the boarding pass.
- The maximum-allowed length of stay is three hours per visit.
- Members' guests are welcome to attend but must pay the general admission.
