Airport Comparison
HKG Hong KongvsMEL Melbourne
Lounges at Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) 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.
| HKGHong Kong | MELMelbourne | |
|---|---|---|
| Verified lounges | 16 | 13 |
| Program-accessible | 15 | 13 |
| Access programs | Airline Access, American Express, Cathay Pacific, Emirates, Priority Pass, Qantas, Singapore Airlines, Visa Infinite | Air New Zealand, Airline Access, American Express, DragonPass, Emirates, Priority Pass, Qantas, Singapore Airlines, Virgin Australia |
| Paid walk-in lounges | 5 | 4 |
| Walk-in price range | $50–$75 | $16–$44 |
| Terminals covered | 1 | 4 |
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HKG vs MEL lounges — frequently asked
Does HKG or MEL have more lounges?
Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) has more — 16 verified lounges vs 13 at MEL. More lounges usually means a better chance of one matching your program or terminal.
Which lounge-access programs work at HKG vs MEL?
HKG: Airline Access, American Express, Cathay Pacific, Emirates, Priority Pass, Qantas, Singapore Airlines, Visa Infinite. 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, Emirates, Priority Pass, Qantas, Singapore Airlines.
Can I pay for walk-in lounge access at HKG or MEL?
HKG: 5 lounges accept paid walk-ins ($50–$75). MEL: 4 lounges accept paid walk-ins ($16–$44). Walk-in access is the fallback when your card's program isn't present.