Airport Comparison
MEL MelbournevsTPE Taipei
Lounges at Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Taiwan Taoyuan International (TPE) compared side by side — lounge count, access programs, walk-in prices, and terminal coverage. All figures from Loungely's verified lounge data.
| MELMelbourne | TPETaipei | |
|---|---|---|
| Verified lounges | 13 | 16 |
| Program-accessible | 13 | 16 |
| 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), DragonPass, LoungeKey, Oneworld Emerald / Sapphire, Paid Walk-in, Priority Pass, SkyTeam Elite Plus, Star Alliance Gold |
| Paid walk-in lounges | 4 | 5 |
| Walk-in price range | AUD 16–AUD 44 | TWD 1,300–TWD 1,500 |
| Terminals covered | 4 | 2 |
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MEL vs TPE lounges — frequently asked
Does MEL or TPE have more lounges?
Taiwan Taoyuan International (TPE) has more — 16 verified lounges vs 13 at MEL. More lounges usually means a better chance of one matching your program or terminal.
Which lounge-access programs work at MEL vs TPE?
MEL: Air New Zealand, Airline Access, American Express, DragonPass, Emirates, Priority Pass, Qantas, Singapore Airlines, Virgin Australia. TPE: Airline Access, Airline Elite Status (Business/First Class), DragonPass, LoungeKey, Oneworld Emerald / Sapphire, Paid Walk-in, Priority Pass, SkyTeam Elite Plus, Star Alliance Gold. Shared programs that work at both: Airline Access, DragonPass, Priority Pass.
Can I pay for walk-in lounge access at MEL or TPE?
MEL: 4 lounges accept paid walk-ins (AUD 16–AUD 44). TPE: 5 lounges accept paid walk-ins (TWD 1,300–TWD 1,500). Walk-in access is the fallback when your card's program isn't present.