Airport Comparison
MEL MelbournevsSYD Sydney (Mascot)
Lounges at Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) compared side by side — lounge count, access programs, walk-in prices, and terminal coverage. All figures from Loungely's verified lounge data.
| MELMelbourne | SYDSydney (Mascot) | |
|---|---|---|
| Verified lounges | 13 | 8 |
| Program-accessible | 13 | 7 |
| Access programs | Air New Zealand, Airline Access, American Express, DragonPass, Emirates, Priority Pass, Qantas, Singapore Airlines, Virgin Australia | Air New Zealand, Airline Access, American Express, Emirates, Qantas, Singapore Airlines, Visa Infinite |
| Paid walk-in lounges | 4 | 2 |
| Walk-in price range | $16–$44 | $65–$70 |
| Terminals covered | 4 | 3 |
All MEL lounges
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All SYD lounges
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MEL vs SYD lounges — frequently asked
Does MEL or SYD have more lounges?
Melbourne Airport (MEL) has more — 13 verified lounges vs 8 at SYD. More lounges usually means a better chance of one matching your program or terminal.
Which lounge-access programs work at MEL vs SYD?
MEL: Air New Zealand, Airline Access, American Express, DragonPass, Emirates, Priority Pass, Qantas, Singapore Airlines, Virgin Australia. SYD: Air New Zealand, Airline Access, American Express, Emirates, Qantas, Singapore Airlines, Visa Infinite. Shared programs that work at both: Air New Zealand, Airline Access, American Express, Emirates, Qantas, Singapore Airlines.
Can I pay for walk-in lounge access at MEL or SYD?
MEL: 4 lounges accept paid walk-ins ($16–$44). SYD: 2 lounges accept paid walk-ins ($65–$70). Walk-in access is the fallback when your card's program isn't present.