Qantas First Lounge
Sydney Kingsford Smith · Sydney
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Inside Terminal 1 (International)
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At a glance
One of ten lounges in Terminal 1 (International), ranking 2nd among them. 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 200, mixes proper cocktails, and has 12 shower suites to freshen up in. Hours are 5 AM – 10 PM daily. It opened in 2007. 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
Sydney Kingsford Smith · Terminal 1 (International)
Terminal 1 (International). Airside, Level 4, past immigration. Enter on level 3 via escalator Hours: Daily: 5am - 10pm.
- Opening hours
- 5 AM – 10 PM daily
- Local time · Australia/Sydney
- Lounge history
Opened 2007
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 First Lounge?
Qantas 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 First Lounge?
Qantas First Lounge is open 5 AM – 10 PM daily (local time, Australia/Sydney). Lounge Frog last checked this in September 2026.
Where is Qantas First Lounge?
Qantas First Lounge is in Terminal 1 (International) at Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD). Terminal 1 (International). Airside, Level 4, past immigration. Enter on level 3 via escalator Hours: Daily: 5am - 10pm.
Does Qantas First Lounge have showers and a bar?
Qantas First Lounge has 12 shower suites, a cocktail bar and seating for about 200.
How good is Qantas First Lounge?
Lounge Frog rates Qantas First Lounge 4.7 out of 5 overall, the average of 14 editorial metrics such as food, drinks, seating and quiet.
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Traveller reviews
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