British Airways Galleries First

British Airways Galleries First lists access through Galleries Lounge (Eligible First passengers or British Airways Gold/oneworld Emerald members on qualifying same-day flights. Sapphire or BA Silver alone does not qualify for Galleries First.) and oneworld Sapphire/Emerald Lounge Access (oneworld Emerald only. Emerald members on a same-day flight marketed and operated by oneworld; Sapphire alone does not qualify. Eligible First passengers have a separate cabin-based entitlement. One guest must also travel on a qualifying oneworld flight.). Entry depends on the program's eligibility rules and lounge availability. British Airways First passengers, British Airways Club Gold and oneworld Emerald members: 1 guest. Lounge Frog last checked this in September 2026.

British Airways Galleries First is open 5 AM – 10:30 PM daily (local time, Europe/London). Lounge Frog last checked this in September 2026.

British Airways Galleries First is in Terminal 5 at London Heathrow (LHR), near gate A18. In the main T5A building, south end, on the lounge level above the departures concourse near gate A18; take the escalator or lift up from the South security area, or walk straight in from the First Wing.

British Airways Galleries First has 8 shower suites, a full bar and seating for about 300.

Lounge Frog rates British Airways Galleries First 4.6 out of 5 overall, the average of 14 editorial metrics such as food, drinks, seating and quiet.