Airport Comparison
MEL MelbournevsSEA Seattle
Lounges at Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) compared side by side — lounge count, access programs, walk-in prices, and terminal coverage. All figures from Loungely's verified lounge data.
| MELMelbourne | SEASeattle | |
|---|---|---|
| Verified lounges | 13 | 8 |
| Program-accessible | 13 | 8 |
| Access programs | Air New Zealand, Airline Access, American Express, DragonPass, Emirates, Priority Pass, Qantas, Singapore Airlines, Virgin Australia | Alaska Lounge Membership, American Express Business Platinum, American Express Centurion, American Express Platinum, Delta Medallion Elite, Oneworld Emerald / Sapphire, Priority Pass, Star Alliance Gold, United Club Membership |
| Paid walk-in lounges | 4 | 6 |
| Walk-in price range | $16–$44 | $50–$60 |
| Terminals covered | 4 | 6 |
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MEL vs SEA lounges — frequently asked
Does MEL or SEA have more lounges?
Melbourne Airport (MEL) has more — 13 verified lounges vs 8 at SEA. More lounges usually means a better chance of one matching your program or terminal.
Which lounge-access programs work at MEL vs SEA?
MEL: Air New Zealand, Airline Access, American Express, DragonPass, Emirates, Priority Pass, Qantas, Singapore Airlines, Virgin Australia. SEA: Alaska Lounge Membership, American Express Business Platinum, American Express Centurion, American Express Platinum, Delta Medallion Elite, Oneworld Emerald / Sapphire, Priority Pass, Star Alliance Gold, United Club Membership. Shared programs that work at both: Priority Pass.
Can I pay for walk-in lounge access at MEL or SEA?
MEL: 4 lounges accept paid walk-ins ($16–$44). SEA: 6 lounges accept paid walk-ins ($50–$60). Walk-in access is the fallback when your card's program isn't present.