Airport Comparison
JNB JohannesburgvsMEL Melbourne
Lounges at O.R. Tambo International (JNB) 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.
| JNBJohannesburg | MELMelbourne | |
|---|---|---|
| Verified lounges | 15 | 13 |
| Program-accessible | 13 | 13 |
| Access programs | Airline Access, DragonPass, LoungeKey, Oneworld Emerald / Sapphire, Paid Walk-in, Priority Pass, Star Alliance Gold | Air New Zealand, Airline Access, American Express, DragonPass, Emirates, Priority Pass, Qantas, Singapore Airlines, Virgin Australia |
| Paid walk-in lounges | 3 | 4 |
| Walk-in price range | ZAR 334–ZAR 708 | AUD 16–AUD 44 |
| Terminals covered | 2 | 4 |
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JNB vs MEL lounges — frequently asked
Does JNB or MEL have more lounges?
O.R. Tambo International (JNB) has more — 15 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 JNB vs MEL?
JNB: Airline Access, DragonPass, LoungeKey, Oneworld Emerald / Sapphire, Paid Walk-in, Priority Pass, 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: Airline Access, DragonPass, Priority Pass.
Can I pay for walk-in lounge access at JNB or MEL?
JNB: 3 lounges accept paid walk-ins (ZAR 334–ZAR 708). MEL: 4 lounges accept paid walk-ins (AUD 16–AUD 44). Walk-in access is the fallback when your card's program isn't present.