Airport Guide
13 verified airport lounges at Melbourne Airport (MEL) — updated July 2026
Every lounge at Melbourne MEL — verified access rules, walk-in prices, and program eligibility.
At a glance
13
Total lounges
Across 4 terminals
13
Program accessible
Via Priority Pass, DragonPass, Visa & more
4
Walk-in available
Pay at the door — no membership required
13 of these lounges open on a card programme. Compare all 21 credit cards with airport lounge access — annual fee, programme and how many visits you actually get.
Terminal 12
Terminal 29
American Express Centurion Lounge MEL
American Express
24 hours
View detailsEmirates Lounge MEL
Emirates
05:15-22:30
View detailsPlaza Premium Lounge MEL
Plaza Premium Group
24 hours
View detailsTerminal 31
Virgin Australia Lounge MEL
Virgin Australia
24 hours
View detailsTerminal 41
Access programs at MEL
These programs grant lounge access at Melbourne Airport — no walk-in fee required for members.
Airport lounges at MEL — frequently asked
How many airport lounges are at Melbourne Airport (MEL)?
Melbourne Airport has 13 verified airport lounges in the Loungely directory operated by Air New Zealand, American Express, Aspire Lounges, Emirates and 6 more. Every entry lists the credit-card programmes, airline classes, and walk-in policies that grant access, with a per-row `last verified` timestamp.
Which credit-card programmes give lounge access at MEL?
Lounges at Melbourne Airport accept the following access programmes: Air New Zealand, American Express, Priority Pass, Emirates, Airline Access, DragonPass, and 3 more. Enter your card on the airport page above and each lounge's row will show whether it applies — plus any spend or cabin-class conditions.
Is there a Priority Pass lounge at Melbourne Airport (MEL)?
Yes — 4 of 13 lounges at Melbourne Airport accept Priority Pass: Aspire Lounge MEL, Marhaba Lounge MEL, Plaza Premium Lounge MEL, Rex Lounge MEL. Priority Pass participation is renegotiated periodically and lounges do drop out, so confirm on the lounge's page before you rely on it.
Can I walk in to a lounge at MEL without a membership?
Yes. 4 of 13 lounges at Melbourne Airport sell walk-in day passes, priced AUD 16–AUD 44 per person. Walk-in prices change with demand and terminal — always confirm at the lounge desk before you rely on a walk-in.
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