Airport Comparison
MEL MelbournevsSCL Santiago
Lounges at Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Arturo Merino Benítez International (SCL) compared side by side — lounge count, access programs, walk-in prices, and terminal coverage. All figures from Loungely's verified lounge data.
| MELMelbourne | SCLSantiago | |
|---|---|---|
| Verified lounges | 13 | 9 |
| Program-accessible | 13 | 9 |
| Access programs | Air New Zealand, Airline Access, American Express, DragonPass, Emirates, Priority Pass, Qantas, Singapore Airlines, Virgin Australia | Airline Access, DragonPass, Paid Walk-in, Priority Pass, SkyTeam Elite Plus |
| Paid walk-in lounges | 4 | 7 |
| Walk-in price range | AUD 16–AUD 44 | CLP 46,500–CLP 65,000 |
| Terminals covered | 4 | 2 |
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MEL vs SCL lounges — frequently asked
Does MEL or SCL have more lounges?
Melbourne Airport (MEL) has more — 13 verified lounges vs 9 at SCL. More lounges usually means a better chance of one matching your program or terminal.
Which lounge-access programs work at MEL vs SCL?
MEL: Air New Zealand, Airline Access, American Express, DragonPass, Emirates, Priority Pass, Qantas, Singapore Airlines, Virgin Australia. SCL: Airline Access, DragonPass, Paid Walk-in, Priority Pass, SkyTeam Elite Plus. Shared programs that work at both: Airline Access, DragonPass, Priority Pass.
Can I pay for walk-in lounge access at MEL or SCL?
MEL: 4 lounges accept paid walk-ins (AUD 16–AUD 44). SCL: 7 lounges accept paid walk-ins (CLP 46,500–CLP 65,000). Walk-in access is the fallback when your card's program isn't present.