American Express Centurion Lounge
Melbourne Airport · Melbourne
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At a glance
One of nine lounges in Terminal 2 (International), ranking 3rd among them. A compact lounge with room to get work done in peace, food and drink worth arriving early for, and coffee made by a person rather than a button. It seats around 120 and mixes proper cocktails. Hours are 6 AM – 10 PM daily. It was last refreshed in 2024. Among the best lounges we track: worth a longer connection. Recorded access options include Centurion Lounge. Entry conditions and availability apply.
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How it worksWho gets in
Check the program, card, flight and guest conditions before relying on entry.
Cards that get you in: Business Centurion Card, Business Platinum Card, Business Platinum Card (Canada), Carte Platinum (France), Centurion Card, Delta SkyMiles Reserve
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Entry and guest policy
Australian Platinum/Business Platinum: 1 guest plus children aged 17 or younger. Centurion/Corporate Platinum: up to 2 guests plus children aged 17 or younger. Other eligible Australian cards generally share 2 entries per calendar year between the cardholder and guests. Extra guests are charged; overseas-issued card rules vary. Qantas Amex Ultimate access ends 15 February 2027.
Location & opening hours
Melbourne Airport · Terminal 2 (International) · Near gate 9
CLOSING 9–23 November 2026 for refurbishment; reopens 24 November (per American Express). T2, Level 1, airside; take the escalator down from the departures concourse near gate 9.
- Opening hours
- 6 AM – 10 PM daily
- Local time · Australia/Melbourne
- Lounge history
Renovated 2024
Editorial ratings
13 of 15 metrics scored. The score is the average of the rated metrics; unrated areas are not included.
What a 5 means for each metric
- Seating & comfort
- plenty of comfortable seats, easy to find one
- Quiet
- calm enough to work, read, or nap
- Space
- never feels packed, even at peak
- Food
- real meals, fresh and varied
- Drinks & bar
- good pours, real selection, no nickel-and-diming
- Coffee
- barista-made, not a push-button machine
- Wi-Fi
- fast and reliable for video calls
- Power outlets
- an outlet at every seat
- Workspace
- desks, quiet rooms, phone booths
- Restrooms
- clean, plentiful, well kept
- Cleanliness
- tables bussed fast, nothing sticky
- Staff & service
- attentive, friendly, quick
- Views & light
- tarmac views, natural light
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Quick answers
Who can get into American Express Centurion Lounge?
American Express Centurion Lounge lists access through Centurion Lounge. Entry depends on the program's eligibility rules and lounge availability. Australian Platinum/Business Platinum: 1 guest plus children aged 17 or younger. Centurion/Corporate Platinum: up to 2 guests plus children aged 17 or younger. Other eligible Australian cards generally share 2 entries per calendar year between the cardholder and guests. Extra guests are charged; overseas-issued card rules vary. Qantas Amex Ultimate access ends 15 February 2027. Lounge Frog last checked this in October 2026.
What are the opening hours of American Express Centurion Lounge?
American Express Centurion Lounge is open 6 AM – 10 PM daily (local time, Australia/Melbourne). Lounge Frog last checked this in October 2026.
Where is American Express Centurion Lounge?
American Express Centurion Lounge is in Terminal 2 (International) at Melbourne Airport (MEL), near gate 9. CLOSING 9–23 November 2026 for refurbishment; reopens 24 November (per American Express). T2, Level 1, airside; take the escalator down from the departures concourse near gate 9.
Does American Express Centurion Lounge have showers and a bar?
American Express Centurion Lounge has a cocktail bar and seating for about 120. Shower availability is not confirmed by a recorded suite count; check with the operator for availability and charges.
How good is American Express Centurion Lounge?
Lounge Frog rates American Express Centurion Lounge 4.8 out of 5 overall, the average of 13 editorial metrics such as food, drinks, seating and quiet.
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Traveller reviews
What people who've been say. One review each; you can update yours.
From the news desk
Coverage
Lounge Frog guides, independent reporting, and primary sources for this lounge.
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Official access and guest rules
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