Airport Comparison
MEL MelbournevsSGN Ho Chi Minh City
Lounges at Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Tan Son Nhat International (SGN) compared side by side — lounge count, access programs, walk-in prices, and terminal coverage. All figures from Loungely's verified lounge data.
| MELMelbourne | SGNHo Chi Minh City | |
|---|---|---|
| Verified lounges | 13 | 12 |
| Program-accessible | 13 | 12 |
| Access programs | Air New Zealand, Airline Access, American Express, DragonPass, Emirates, Priority Pass, Qantas, Singapore Airlines, Virgin Australia | Airline Access, Airline Elite Status (Business/First Class), Paid Walk-in, Priority Pass, SkyTeam Elite Plus |
| Paid walk-in lounges | 4 | 4 |
| Walk-in price range | AUD 16–AUD 44 | VND 456,545–VND 945,000 |
| Terminals covered | 4 | 3 |
All MEL lounges
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MEL vs SGN lounges — frequently asked
Does MEL or SGN have more lounges?
Melbourne Airport (MEL) has more — 13 verified lounges vs 12 at SGN. More lounges usually means a better chance of one matching your program or terminal.
Which lounge-access programs work at MEL vs SGN?
MEL: Air New Zealand, Airline Access, American Express, DragonPass, Emirates, Priority Pass, Qantas, Singapore Airlines, Virgin Australia. SGN: Airline Access, Airline Elite Status (Business/First Class), Paid Walk-in, Priority Pass, SkyTeam Elite Plus. Shared programs that work at both: Airline Access, Priority Pass.
Can I pay for walk-in lounge access at MEL or SGN?
MEL: 4 lounges accept paid walk-ins (AUD 16–AUD 44). SGN: 4 lounges accept paid walk-ins (VND 456,545–VND 945,000). Walk-in access is the fallback when your card's program isn't present.