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Melbourne to Sydney Lounge Guide

Lounges for your πŸ‡¦πŸ‡Ί Melbourne (MEL) to πŸ‡¦πŸ‡Ί Sydney (SYD) trip: 12 at departure and 4 on arrival, and the cards, memberships and airline status that get you in.

One pass, both ends

These access programs open at least one lounge at both Melbourne and Sydney, so a single card, membership or status covers your whole trip.

Get in with At MEL At SYD
American Express The Platinum Card
πŸ’³ Card
The Centurion Lounge (American Express) American Express Lounge
American Express Centurion Card
πŸ’³ Card
The Centurion Lounge (American Express) American Express Lounge
Priority Pass
🎟️ Membership
Aspire Lounge, Marhaba Lounge, Plaza Premium Lounge, Rex Lounge Plaza Premium Lounge
oneworld Sapphire
✈️ Status
Qantas International Business Lounge Qantas International Business Lounge
oneworld Emerald
✈️ Status
Qantas First Class Lounge Qantas First Lounge
Qantas Frequent Flyer Gold
✈️ Status
Qantas International Business Lounge, The Qantas Club Qantas International Business Lounge
Qantas Frequent Flyer Platinum
✈️ Status
Qantas First Class Lounge, The Qantas Club Qantas First Lounge

Departure lounges Β· Melbourne (MEL)

LoungeHours
Qantas First Class Lounge
Qantas
Daily, aligned to Qantas international departures view β†’
Qantas International Business Lounge
Qantas
Daily, aligned to Qantas international departures view β†’
Emirates Lounge
Emirates
Daily, aligned to Emirates departures (approx. 17:15–20:45 and 01:15–04:45) view β†’
Singapore Airlines SilverKris Lounge
Singapore Airlines
Daily, aligned to Singapore Airlines departures view β†’
Air New Zealand Lounge
Air New Zealand
Daily, aligned to Air New Zealand / United departures view β†’
The Centurion Lounge (American Express)
American Express
Daily 06:00–22:00 view β†’
Aspire Lounge
No1 Lounges / Aspire
Daily 07:00–00:45 view β†’
Marhaba Lounge
Marhaba (dnata)
Daily, approx. 03:00/04:00–00:00/01:00 (varies by day) view β†’
Plaza Premium Lounge
Plaza Premium Group
Daily 08:30–23:00 view β†’
The Qantas Club
Qantas
Daily, approx. 05:45–21:45 view β†’
Virgin Australia Lounge
Virgin Australia
Daily, aligned to Virgin Australia departures view β†’
Rex Lounge
Rex (Regional Express)
Daily 06:00–19:00 view β†’

Walk-up paid entry at Melbourne: yes, at least one lounge sells a day pass (no card or status needed). See all Melbourne lounges β†’

Arrival lounges Β· Sydney (SYD)

LoungeHours
Qantas First Lounge
Qantas
05:00–22:30 daily view β†’
Qantas International Business Lounge
Qantas
05:00–22:30 daily view β†’
American Express Lounge
American Express
05:00–21:00 daily view β†’
Plaza Premium Lounge
Plaza Premium Group
06:00–21:00 daily view β†’

Walk-up paid entry at Sydney: yes, at least one lounge sells a day pass (no card or status needed). See all Sydney lounges β†’