Lounge Frog guide
Qantas First Lounge vs Qantas International Business Lounge
Qantas First Lounge (4.7/5) and Qantas International Business Lounge (4.8/5) rate about the same overall on Lounge Frog's editorial scores. Qantas First Lounge is ahead on restrooms and staff & service; Qantas International Business Lounge is ahead on space, food and wi-fi. Both are in Terminal 1 (International) at SYD. 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 First Lounge | Qantas International Business Lounge |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.7/5 | 4.8/5 |
| Seating & comfort | 5.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Quiet | 5.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Space | 4.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Food | 4.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Drinks & bar | 5.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Coffee | 5.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Wi-Fi | 4.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Power outlets | 4.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Workspace | 5.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Showers | 5.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Restrooms | 5.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Cleanliness | 5.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Staff & service | 5.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Views & light | 5.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Terminal | Terminal 1 (International) | Terminal 1 (International) |
| Nearest gate | Not recorded | 24 |
| Hours | 5 AM – 10 PM daily | 5 AM – 10 PM daily |
| Bar | Craft cocktail bar | Full bar |
| Shower rooms | 12 | 12 |
| Guests | Qantas first passengers and Platinum/Platinum One; oneworld Emerald: 1 guest. | 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. |
Who gets in
- Both lounges
- oneworld Sapphire/Emerald Lounge Access
- Only Qantas First Lounge
- None
- Only Qantas International Business Lounge
- Qantas Club
Quick answers
Which is better, Qantas First Lounge or Qantas International Business Lounge?
Qantas First Lounge (4.7/5) and Qantas International Business Lounge (4.8/5) rate about the same overall on Lounge Frog's editorial scores. Qantas First Lounge is ahead on restrooms and staff & service; Qantas International Business Lounge is ahead on space, food and wi-fi.
Can one membership get me into both Qantas First Lounge and Qantas International Business 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 First Lounge and Qantas International Business Lounge in the same terminal?
Yes. Both are in Terminal 1 (International) at Sydney Kingsford Smith.
Which has showers, Qantas First Lounge or Qantas International Business Lounge?
Qantas First Lounge has 12 showers; Qantas International Business Lounge has 12 showers.