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Qantas International First Lounge

Melbourne Airport · Melbourne

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Editorial score

4.9/ 5

14 of 15 metrics scored

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Qantas International First Lounge, MEL

At a glance

One of nine lounges in Terminal 2 (International), tied for best-rated. A premium lounge with room to get work done in peace, food and drink worth arriving early for, and showers worth building a layover around. It seats around 150, mixes proper cocktails, and has eight shower suites to freshen up in. Hours are 4:45 AM – 12 AM daily. Among the best lounges we track: worth a longer connection. Recorded access options include oneworld Sapphire/Emerald Lounge Access — oneworld Emerald or first class. Entry conditions and availability apply.

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Who gets in

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Entry and guest policy

Qantas first passengers and Platinum/Platinum One; oneworld Emerald: 1 guest.

Location & opening hours

Melbourne Airport · Terminal 2 (International) · Near gate 9

Terminal 2 (International). Airside, Level 3, via escalator near Gates 9 and 10.

Opening hours
  • 4:45 AM – 12 AM daily
Local time · Australia/Melbourne
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Editorial ratings

14 of 15 metrics scored. The score is the average of the rated metrics; unrated areas are not included.

Seating & comfort
5
Quiet
5
Space
5
Food
5
Drinks & bar
4
Coffee
5
Wi-Fi
5
Power outlets
5
Workspace
5
Showers
5
Restrooms
5
Cleanliness
4
Staff & service
5
Views & light
5
What a 5 means for each metric
Seating & comfort
plenty of comfortable seats, easy to find one
Quiet
calm enough to work, read, or nap
Space
never feels packed, even at peak
Food
real meals, fresh and varied
Drinks & bar
good pours, real selection, no nickel-and-diming
Coffee
barista-made, not a push-button machine
Wi-Fi
fast and reliable for video calls
Power outlets
an outlet at every seat
Workspace
desks, quiet rooms, phone booths
Showers
clean, available without a long wait
Restrooms
clean, plentiful, well kept
Cleanliness
tables bussed fast, nothing sticky
Staff & service
attentive, friendly, quick
Views & light
tarmac views, natural light

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Quick answers

Who can get into Qantas International First Lounge?

Qantas International First Lounge lists access through oneworld Sapphire/Emerald Lounge Access (oneworld Emerald or first class). Entry depends on the program's eligibility rules and lounge availability. Qantas first passengers and Platinum/Platinum One; oneworld Emerald: 1 guest. Lounge Frog last checked this in November 2026.

What are the opening hours of Qantas International First Lounge?

Qantas International First Lounge is open 4:45 AM – 12 AM daily (local time, Australia/Melbourne). Lounge Frog last checked this in November 2026.

Where is Qantas International First Lounge?

Qantas International First Lounge is in Terminal 2 (International) at Melbourne Airport (MEL), near gate 9. Terminal 2 (International). Airside, Level 3, via escalator near Gates 9 and 10.

Does Qantas International First Lounge have showers and a bar?

Qantas International First Lounge has 8 shower suites, a cocktail bar and seating for about 150.

How good is Qantas International First Lounge?

Lounge Frog rates Qantas International First Lounge 4.9 out of 5 overall, the average of 14 editorial metrics such as food, drinks, seating and quiet.

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