Airport Comparison

ICN SeoulvsMEL Melbourne

Lounges at Incheon International (ICN) 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.

ICNSeoulMELMelbourne
Verified lounges913
Program-accessible913
Access programsAirline Elite Status (Business/First Class), Oneworld Emerald / Sapphire, Paid Walk-in, Priority Pass, SkyTeam Elite Plus, Star Alliance GoldAir New Zealand, Airline Access, American Express, DragonPass, Emirates, Priority Pass, Qantas, Singapore Airlines, Virgin Australia
Paid walk-in lounges24
Walk-in price range$39,000$16–$44
Terminals covered24

ICN vs MEL lounges — frequently asked

Does ICN or MEL have more lounges?

Melbourne Airport (MEL) has more — 13 verified lounges vs 9 at ICN. More lounges usually means a better chance of one matching your program or terminal.

Which lounge-access programs work at ICN vs MEL?

ICN: Airline Elite Status (Business/First Class), Oneworld Emerald / Sapphire, Paid Walk-in, Priority Pass, SkyTeam Elite Plus, Star Alliance Gold. 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 ICN or MEL?

ICN: 2 lounges accept paid walk-ins ($39,000). MEL: 4 lounges accept paid walk-ins ($16–$44). Walk-in access is the fallback when your card's program isn't present.