The only T2 contract lounge at Dublin is branded as Martello
In Dublin T2, reviews only ever mention one generic contract lounge, but Priority Pass and some booking sites now label it The Martello Lounge. It sits airside in Terminal 2 after security, serving both Schengen and non‑Schengen departures from early‑morning bank runs to the last evening waves.
Doors open at 04:00 and close at 21:30 daily, so it covers almost all T2 departures except the very latest delays. If your flight leaves before 06:00, you actually get meaningful pre‑flight time here; if you land from a late transatlantic arrival around 21:00, don’t count on squeezing in a visit.
Access works two ways: Priority Pass gets you in, or you buy a day pass at €46 online or €55 walk‑up at reception. That €9 gap is real money on a short hop to London or Manchester, so if you care about cost, pre‑book before you hit security.
Pricing puts it in the same ballpark as many European contract lounges, so treat it as a paid buffer against the often crowded T2 gate area rather than some premium flagship. Food and drink follow the usual DAA‑run template: hot items at busier times, snacks and basics all day, self‑serve soft drinks, and typically standard beer and wine rather than anything top‑shelf.
Because this space appears to be the same T2 lounge the airport has run for years under different branding, set expectations accordingly. Think typical Dublin Airport Authority decor, views toward T2 stands, and standard lounge seating rather than anything like an Aer Lingus Revival‑style setup. Wifi, power outlets, and basic work tables usually feature, but don’t bank on showers or nap rooms.
If you’re holding a paid day pass and an airline also hands you drink vouchers or meal credit in T2, do the math: at €55 walk‑up, you might be better off using gate‑side restaurants unless you have at least two hours to kill. The practical play: clear T2 security early for any transatlantic or non‑EU flight, check the lounge queue, and only scan in once you’re sure you can stay at least 90 minutes.
How to get in
- 01 Priority Pass
- 02 Day pass