Airport Comparison
IAD DullesvsMEL Melbourne
Lounges at Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) 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.
| IADDulles | MELMelbourne | |
|---|---|---|
| Verified lounges | 8 | 13 |
| Program-accessible | 8 | 13 |
| Access programs | Oneworld Emerald / Sapphire, Priority Pass, Star Alliance Gold, United Club Membership, United Polaris (Business Class) | Air New Zealand, Airline Access, American Express, DragonPass, Emirates, Priority Pass, Qantas, Singapore Airlines, Virgin Australia |
| Paid walk-in lounges | — | 4 |
| Walk-in price range | — | $16–$44 |
| Terminals covered | 3 | 4 |
All IAD lounges
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IAD vs MEL lounges — frequently asked
Does IAD or MEL have more lounges?
Melbourne Airport (MEL) has more — 13 verified lounges vs 8 at IAD. More lounges usually means a better chance of one matching your program or terminal.
Which lounge-access programs work at IAD vs MEL?
IAD: Oneworld Emerald / Sapphire, Priority Pass, Star Alliance Gold, United Club Membership, United Polaris (Business Class). MEL: Air New Zealand, Airline Access, American Express, DragonPass, Emirates, Priority Pass, Qantas, Singapore Airlines, Virgin Australia. Shared programs that work at both: Priority Pass.
Can I pay for walk-in lounge access at IAD or MEL?
IAD: no verified walk-in pricing. MEL: 4 lounges accept paid walk-ins ($16–$44). Walk-in access is the fallback when your card's program isn't present.