Qantas International Business Lounge
Sydney Kingsford Smith · Sydney
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Inside Terminal 1 (International)
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- Near gate
- 24
- Terminal
- Terminal 1 (International)
- Directions
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At a glance
One of ten lounges in Terminal 1 (International), and the best-rated of them. A hub flagship 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 600, runs a full bar, 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 and Qantas Club. 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: Frequent Flyer Black, Qantas American Express Ultimate.
Entry and guest policy
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.
Location & opening hours
Sydney Kingsford Smith · Terminal 1 (International) · Near gate 24
Currently in a temporary space: T1 airside, Departures Level 2, entered from the terminal near gate 24. The permanent lounge (Level 3 mezzanine, next to the First Lounge) is being rebuilt, due to reopen in early 2027 with 30% more seating and an outdoor terrace.
- 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
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Quick answers
Who can get into Qantas International Business Lounge?
Qantas International Business Lounge lists access through oneworld Sapphire/Emerald Lounge Access and Qantas Club. Entry depends on the program's eligibility rules and lounge availability. 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. Lounge Frog last checked this in September 2026.
What are the opening hours of Qantas International Business Lounge?
Qantas International Business Lounge is open 5 AM – 10 PM daily (local time, Australia/Sydney). Lounge Frog last checked this in September 2026.
Where is Qantas International Business Lounge?
Qantas International Business Lounge is in Terminal 1 (International) at Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD), near gate 24. Currently in a temporary space: T1 airside, Departures Level 2, entered from the terminal near gate 24. The permanent lounge (Level 3 mezzanine, next to the First Lounge) is being rebuilt, due to reopen in early 2027 with 30% more seating and an outdoor terrace.
Does Qantas International Business Lounge have showers and a bar?
Qantas International Business Lounge has 12 shower suites, a full bar and seating for about 600.
How good is Qantas International Business Lounge?
Lounge Frog rates Qantas International Business Lounge 4.8 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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