Airport Comparison
BOM MumbaivsMEL Melbourne
Lounges at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (BOM) and Melbourne Airport (MEL) compared side by side — lounge count, access programs, walk-in prices, and terminal coverage. All figures from Loungely's verified lounge data.
| BOMMumbai | MELMelbourne | |
|---|---|---|
| Verified lounges | 10 | 13 |
| Program-accessible | 10 | 13 |
| Access programs | Airline Access, American Express, DragonPass, LoungeKey, Priority Pass, Visa Signature | Air New Zealand, Airline Access, American Express, DragonPass, Emirates, Priority Pass, Qantas, Singapore Airlines, Virgin Australia |
| Paid walk-in lounges | 8 | 4 |
| Walk-in price range | Rs. 1,613–Rs. 4,268 | $16–$44 |
| Terminals covered | 2 | 4 |
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BOM vs MEL lounges — frequently asked
Does BOM or MEL have more lounges?
Melbourne Airport (MEL) has more — 13 verified lounges vs 10 at BOM. More lounges usually means a better chance of one matching your program or terminal.
Which lounge-access programs work at BOM vs MEL?
BOM: Airline Access, American Express, DragonPass, LoungeKey, Priority Pass, Visa Signature. MEL: Air New Zealand, Airline Access, American Express, DragonPass, Emirates, Priority Pass, Qantas, Singapore Airlines, Virgin Australia. Shared programs that work at both: Airline Access, American Express, DragonPass, Priority Pass.
Can I pay for walk-in lounge access at BOM or MEL?
BOM: 8 lounges accept paid walk-ins (Rs. 1,613–Rs. 4,268). MEL: 4 lounges accept paid walk-ins ($16–$44). Walk-in access is the fallback when your card's program isn't present.