Lounge Frog guide
Qantas International Business Lounge vs Qantas International First Lounge
Qantas International First Lounge is the stronger lounge overall, rated 4.9/5 on Lounge Frog against 4.6/5 for Qantas International Business Lounge. Qantas International First Lounge is ahead on seating & comfort, wi-fi, restrooms and staff & service. Both are in Terminal 2 (International) at MEL. oneworld Sapphire/Emerald Lounge Access gets you into both.
Details checked as recently as September 2026. Comparison updated October 2026. Scores are Lounge Frog's editorial ratings, explained in how we rate.
Side by side
| Detail | Qantas International Business Lounge | Qantas International First Lounge |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.6/5 | 4.9/5 |
| Seating & comfort | 4.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Quiet | 5.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Space | 5.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Food | 5.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Drinks & bar | 4.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Coffee | 5.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Wi-Fi | 4.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Power outlets | 5.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Workspace | 5.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Showers | 5.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Restrooms | 4.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Cleanliness | 4.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Staff & service | 4.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Views & light | 5.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Terminal | Terminal 2 (International) | Terminal 2 (International) |
| Nearest gate | 9 | 9 |
| Hours | 4:45 AM – 11 PM daily | 4:45 AM – 11 PM daily |
| Bar | Full bar | Craft cocktail bar |
| Shower rooms | 8 | 8 |
| Guests | Qantas Business passengers: 1 eligible guest; other oneworld Business tickets do not include a guest. Eligible Qantas status, standard Qantas Club and oneworld Sapphire/Emerald members generally receive 1 eligible guest. From 1 July 2026, international Jetstar flights no longer qualify for Gold, Platinum or Qantas Club access unless an eligible Qantas codeshare or Business Max fare; Platinum One is exempt. | Qantas first passengers and Platinum/Platinum One; oneworld Emerald: 1 guest. |
Who gets in
- Both lounges
- oneworld Sapphire/Emerald Lounge Access
- Only Qantas International Business Lounge
- Qantas Club
- Only Qantas International First Lounge
- None
Quick answers
Which is better, Qantas International Business Lounge or Qantas International First Lounge?
Qantas International First Lounge is the stronger lounge overall, rated 4.9/5 on Lounge Frog against 4.6/5 for Qantas International Business Lounge. Qantas International First Lounge is ahead on seating & comfort, wi-fi, restrooms and staff & service.
Can one membership get me into both Qantas International Business Lounge and Qantas International First Lounge?
Yes. oneworld Sapphire/Emerald Lounge Access is listed at both lounges. Entry still depends on each program's rules on the day.
Are Qantas International Business Lounge and Qantas International First Lounge in the same terminal?
Yes. Both are in Terminal 2 (International) at Melbourne Airport.
Which has showers, Qantas International Business Lounge or Qantas International First Lounge?
Qantas International Business Lounge has 8 showers; Qantas International First Lounge has 8 showers.