Airport Comparison
LHR LondonvsMEL Melbourne
Lounges at London Heathrow Airport (LHR) 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.
| LHRLondon | MELMelbourne | |
|---|---|---|
| Verified lounges | 26 | 13 |
| Program-accessible | 26 | 13 |
| Access programs | Airline Access, DragonPass, Priority Pass, Visa Infinite | Air New Zealand, Airline Access, American Express, DragonPass, Emirates, Priority Pass, Qantas, Singapore Airlines, Virgin Australia |
| Paid walk-in lounges | 11 | 4 |
| Walk-in price range | £46–£62 | $16–$44 |
| Terminals covered | 4 | 4 |
All LHR lounges
Every verified lounge at London Heathrow Airport — access rules, prices, hours →
All MEL lounges
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LHR vs MEL lounges — frequently asked
Does LHR or MEL have more lounges?
London Heathrow Airport (LHR) has more — 26 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 LHR vs MEL?
LHR: Airline Access, DragonPass, Priority Pass, 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, DragonPass, Priority Pass.
Can I pay for walk-in lounge access at LHR or MEL?
LHR: 11 lounges accept paid walk-ins (£46–£62). MEL: 4 lounges accept paid walk-ins ($16–$44). Walk-in access is the fallback when your card's program isn't present.