Qantas International First Lounge
Melbourne Airport · Melbourne
Guide by Lounge Frog
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Inside the terminal
Inside Terminal 2 (International)
Qantas International First Lounge isn't marked on Mapbox's floor plan yet; it's on level 3, near gate 9. Zoom in on the building to see its floors, where Mapbox has one.
- Level
- 3
- Near gate
- 9
- Terminal
- Terminal 2 (International)
- Directions
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At a glance
One of nine lounges in Terminal 2 (International), tied for best-rated. A premium lounge with room to get work done in peace, food and drink worth arriving early for, and showers worth building a layover around. It seats around 150, mixes proper cocktails, and has eight shower suites to freshen up in. Hours are 4:45 AM – 11 PM daily. Among the best lounges we track: worth a longer connection. Recorded access options include oneworld Sapphire/Emerald Lounge Access — oneworld Emerald or first class. Entry conditions and availability apply.
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Entry and guest policy
Qantas first passengers and Platinum/Platinum One; oneworld Emerald: 1 guest.
Location & opening hours
Melbourne Airport · Terminal 2 (International) · Near gate 9
Terminal 2 (International). Airside, Level 3, via escalator near Gates 9 and 10 Hours: Daily: 4.45am to 11pm
- Opening hours
- 4:45 AM – 11 PM daily
- Local time · Australia/Melbourne
Editorial ratings
14 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
- Showers
- clean, available without a long wait
- Restrooms
- clean, plentiful, well kept
- Cleanliness
- tables bussed fast, nothing sticky
- Staff & service
- attentive, friendly, quick
- Views & light
- tarmac views, natural light
Not yet rated: Exclusivity. How we rate
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Quick answers
Who can get into Qantas International First Lounge?
Qantas International First Lounge lists access through oneworld Sapphire/Emerald Lounge Access (oneworld Emerald or first class). Entry depends on the program's eligibility rules and lounge availability. Qantas first passengers and Platinum/Platinum One; oneworld Emerald: 1 guest. Lounge Frog last checked this in September 2026.
What are the opening hours of Qantas International First Lounge?
Qantas International First Lounge is open 4:45 AM – 11 PM daily (local time, Australia/Melbourne). Lounge Frog last checked this in September 2026.
Where is Qantas International First Lounge?
Qantas International First Lounge is in Terminal 2 (International) at Melbourne Airport (MEL), near gate 9. Terminal 2 (International). Airside, Level 3, via escalator near Gates 9 and 10 Hours: Daily: 4.45am to 11pm
Does Qantas International First Lounge have showers and a bar?
Qantas International First Lounge has 8 shower suites, a cocktail bar and seating for about 150.
How good is Qantas International First Lounge?
Lounge Frog rates Qantas International First Lounge 4.9 out of 5 overall, the average of 14 editorial metrics such as food, drinks, seating and quiet.
Compare Qantas International First Lounge
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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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- Ranking
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- The Points Guy
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- Executive Traveller
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- Point Hacks
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