Airport Comparison
MEL MelbournevsNRT Tokyo
Lounges at Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Tokyo Narita International Airport (NRT) compared side by side — lounge count, access programs, walk-in prices, and terminal coverage. All figures from Loungely's verified lounge data.
| MELMelbourne | NRTTokyo | |
|---|---|---|
| Verified lounges | 13 | 11 |
| Program-accessible | 13 | 11 |
| Access programs | Air New Zealand, Airline Access, American Express, DragonPass, Emirates, Priority Pass, Qantas, Singapore Airlines, Virgin Australia | ANA, American Express, Cathay Pacific, Japan Airlines, Korean Air, LoungeKey, Priority Pass, United Airlines |
| Paid walk-in lounges | 4 | 3 |
| Walk-in price range | $16–$44 | $45–$50 |
| Terminals covered | 4 | 2 |
All MEL lounges
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MEL vs NRT lounges — frequently asked
Does MEL or NRT have more lounges?
Melbourne Airport (MEL) has more — 13 verified lounges vs 11 at NRT. More lounges usually means a better chance of one matching your program or terminal.
Which lounge-access programs work at MEL vs NRT?
MEL: Air New Zealand, Airline Access, American Express, DragonPass, Emirates, Priority Pass, Qantas, Singapore Airlines, Virgin Australia. NRT: ANA, American Express, Cathay Pacific, Japan Airlines, Korean Air, LoungeKey, Priority Pass, United Airlines. Shared programs that work at both: American Express, Priority Pass.
Can I pay for walk-in lounge access at MEL or NRT?
MEL: 4 lounges accept paid walk-ins ($16–$44). NRT: 3 lounges accept paid walk-ins ($45–$50). Walk-in access is the fallback when your card's program isn't present.