SkyTeam Lounge (operated by Plaza Premium)
Sydney Kingsford Smith · Sydney
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Inside the terminal
Inside Terminal 1 (International)
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- Near gate
- 25
- Terminal
- Terminal 1 (International)
- Directions
- How to find it ↓
At a glance
One of ten lounges in Terminal 1 (International), ranking 8th among them. An alliance 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 140, runs a full bar, and has four shower suites to freshen up in. Hours vary by day (Mon 5:30 AM – 1:30 PM, 5 PM – 10 PM; Tue 5:30 AM – 12:30 PM, 5 PM – 10 PM; Wed 5:30 AM – 1:30 PM, 5 PM – 10 PM; Thu 5:30 AM – 12:30 PM, 5 PM – 10 PM; Fri–Sun 5:30 AM – 1:30 PM, 5 PM – 10 PM), so check before a very early or late flight. It opened in 2013. A lounge you'd be glad to have time in. Recorded access options include SkyTeam Elite Plus Lounge Access. Entry conditions and availability apply.
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Entry and guest policy
SkyTeam first/business passengers and SkyTeam Elite Plus members (1 guest on a SkyTeam flight the same day). Paid entry for other travellers via Plaza Premium; call +61 2 9693 4550.
Location & opening hours
Sydney Kingsford Smith · Terminal 1 (International) · Near gate 25
T1 international departures, airside after security and passport control, opposite gates 25–26. The operator's published hours take precedence over the airport directory, which differs.
- Opening hours
- Mon 5:30 AM – 1:30 PM, 5 PM – 10 PM
- Tue 5:30 AM – 12:30 PM, 5 PM – 10 PM
- Wed 5:30 AM – 1:30 PM, 5 PM – 10 PM
- Thu 5:30 AM – 12:30 PM, 5 PM – 10 PM
- Fri–Sun 5:30 AM – 1:30 PM, 5 PM – 10 PM
- Local time · Australia/Sydney
- Lounge history
Opened 2013
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
Quick answers
Who can get into SkyTeam Lounge (operated by Plaza Premium)?
SkyTeam Lounge (operated by Plaza Premium) lists access through SkyTeam Elite Plus Lounge Access. Entry depends on the program's eligibility rules and lounge availability. SkyTeam first/business passengers and SkyTeam Elite Plus members (1 guest on a SkyTeam flight the same day). Paid entry for other travellers via Plaza Premium; call +61 2 9693 4550. Lounge Frog last checked this in September 2026.
What are the opening hours of SkyTeam Lounge (operated by Plaza Premium)?
SkyTeam Lounge (operated by Plaza Premium) is open Mon 5:30 AM – 1:30 PM, 5 PM – 10 PM; Tue 5:30 AM – 12:30 PM, 5 PM – 10 PM; Wed 5:30 AM – 1:30 PM, 5 PM – 10 PM; Thu 5:30 AM – 12:30 PM, 5 PM – 10 PM; Fri–Sun 5:30 AM – 1:30 PM, 5 PM – 10 PM (local time, Australia/Sydney). Lounge Frog last checked this in September 2026.
Where is SkyTeam Lounge (operated by Plaza Premium)?
SkyTeam Lounge (operated by Plaza Premium) is in Terminal 1 (International) at Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD), near gate 25. T1 international departures, airside after security and passport control, opposite gates 25–26. The operator's published hours take precedence over the airport directory, which differs.
Does SkyTeam Lounge (operated by Plaza Premium) have showers and a bar?
SkyTeam Lounge (operated by Plaza Premium) has 4 shower suites, a full bar and seating for about 140.
How good is SkyTeam Lounge (operated by Plaza Premium)?
Lounge Frog rates SkyTeam Lounge (operated by Plaza Premium) 4.4 out of 5 overall, the average of 14 editorial metrics such as food, drinks, seating and quiet.
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