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Aspire Lounge MEL
Aspire Lounges · Melbourne Airport, Terminal 2
24 hoursCommunity info · confirm at the desk
Walk-in entry
AUD 44
Walk-in access is available at the reception desk subject to capacity. Priority Pass, DragonPass, and eligible premium credit cards accepted.
Door fee vs a card
Paying at the door adds up. At this walk-in rate, 4 visits a year costs AUD 176.
A credit card with lounge access can cover every one of those visits — often for less than the year of door fees, on top of the points and perks you'd get anyway.
See which cards pay offAbout Aspire Lounge MEL
Aspire Lounge MEL is an airport lounge in Terminal 2 at Melbourne Airport (MEL), Melbourne, Australia, operated by Aspire Lounges. You can get in with Priority Pass — the 1 access rule below list the exact cards, airline classes and any spend or cabin conditions for each.
It also sells walk-in day passes for travellers without a qualifying card — the current rate is shown above. The lounge operates 24 hours; last entry is usually 30–45 minutes before close.
Access & eligibility
Priority PassStandard
Free with Priority PassGuests allowed
T2 Level 3. Formerly The House by Aspire — rebranded Feb 2026. TEMPORARY setup under renovation. AUD 20 upgrade fee for premium bar and showers. Etihad pax redirected here as Etihad Lounge is closed.
Get into this lounge
Credit cards that get you in
- Premier World EliteHSBC · £290/year · Priority PassUnlimited
- Venture XCapital One · USD 395/year · Priority PassUnlimited
- Sapphire ReserveChase · USD 795/year · Priority PassUnlimited
- Emeralde Private Metal CardICICI Bank · ₹12,499 · Priority PassUnlimited
- Infinia Metal Credit CardHDFC Bank · ₹12,500 · Priority PassUnlimited
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Frequently asked
How do I get into Aspire Lounge MEL?
Aspire Lounge MEL at Melbourne Airport accepts 1 access programme: Priority Pass. Each rule on this page lists its own guest policy and any spend or cabin conditions attached to it.
Can I use Priority Pass at Aspire Lounge MEL?
Yes. Aspire Lounge MEL accepts Priority Pass (Standard tier). Guests are permitted under this rule. Priority Pass participation is renegotiated periodically and lounges do drop out — this entry carries a last-verified date, but confirm at the desk if the visit is critical.
How much does it cost to get into Aspire Lounge MEL?
Walk-in entry to Aspire Lounge MEL starts at AUD 44 per person. Prices are set by the operator and change without notice — treat this as a guide and confirm at the desk.
What are Aspire Lounge MEL opening hours?
Aspire Lounge MEL operates 24 hours. Lounges frequently close earlier than posted on quiet days and during terminal works, and last entry is often 30–45 minutes before closing — check before a late or early connection.
Where is Aspire Lounge MEL located?
Aspire Lounge MEL is in Terminal 2 at Melbourne Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia, operated by Aspire Lounges. Lounges sit airside, so you must clear security — and in most cases be in the same terminal — before you can use it.
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Access rules and pricing change frequently. Always confirm with the lounge before travelling.