Virgin Australia does not sell walk-in day passes. Access is restricted to Business Class tickets, Velocity Frequent Flyer Gold / Platinum members, or eligible Star Alliance Gold members.
Access & eligibility
Virgin Australia
Boarding pass only
Cabin: Business
Guests allowed
Airlines accepted
VAVirgin Australia
T3 domestic. Virgin Australia Business Class and Velocity Platinum/Gold status members. 1 guest plus up to 3 children free.
American ExpressCenturion
Free with American Express
Guests allowed
Spend condition
Australian-issued Amex Platinum card required
T3 domestic. Australian Amex Platinum cardholders. 1 guest plus up to 3 children free.
Get into this lounge
Amex Platinum or Centurion
Requires American Express Platinum or Centurion. Locally-issued Amex cards for AU are still being catalogued.
Virgin Australia Lounge MEL at Melbourne Airport accepts 2 access programmes: American Express, Virgin Australia. 1 of the 2 access rules here is airline- or cabin-class-specific, so a boarding pass in the right class can be enough on its own. Each rule on this page lists its own guest policy and any spend or cabin conditions attached to it.
Can I pay to enter Virgin Australia Lounge MEL without a membership?+
No. Virgin Australia Lounge MEL does not sell walk-in day passes — Virgin Australia does not sell walk-in day passes. Access is restricted to Business Class tickets, Velocity Frequent Flyer Gold / Platinum members, or eligible Star Alliance Gold members. Entry requires an eligible card programme, membership, or airline boarding pass.
What are Virgin Australia Lounge MEL opening hours?+
Virgin Australia 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 Virgin Australia Lounge MEL located?+
Virgin Australia Lounge MEL is in Terminal 3 at Melbourne Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia, operated by Virgin Australia. Lounges sit airside, so you must clear security — and in most cases be in the same terminal — before you can use it.
Are there spend conditions to enter Virgin Australia Lounge MEL?+
Yes, on 1 of the 2 access rules here. American Express: Australian-issued Amex Platinum card required Conditions are usually measured on the previous quarter's spend and are verified by the issuer, not the lounge.
