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Melbourne Airport has 12 lounges, with three open-access lounges located in the international departures area of Terminal 2: The House, Marhaba Lounge, and Plaza Premium Lounge. These lounges offer amenities such as food, beverages, WiFi, and showers. The House Lounge costs AUD $75 ($49) for adults when booked online in advance, while the Marhaba Lounge costs AUD $70 ($45) for adults for four hours or AUD $137 ($89) for six hours. Single-entry passes for the Virgin Australia Lounge can be purchased at the Lounge reception, and annual memberships can be purchased online or in the Lounge.
| Characteristics | Values |
|---|---|
| Number of open-access lounges | 3 |
| Names of open-access lounges | Marhaba Lounge, The House, Plaza Premium Lounge |
| Location of Marhaba Lounge | Terminal 2, After security, Level 3, Between Gates 9 and 11 |
| Location of The House | Terminal 2, After Security, Level 3 |
| Location of Plaza Premium Lounge | Not found |
| Entry fee for Marhaba Lounge | AUD $70 ($45) for adults for 4 hours, AUD $137 ($89) for 6 hours |
| Entry fee for The House | AUD $75 ($49) for adults when booked online in advance |
| Entry fee for Plaza Premium Lounge | Not found |
| Dress code for The House | Smart casual |
| Maximum time allowed in The House | 3 hours before the flight |
| Airlines with dedicated VIP lounges | Qantas, Virgin Australia, Virgin Airways, Etihad Airways, Singapore Airlines (SilverKris) |
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Lounge costs and entry requirements
Melbourne Airport has 12 lounges, with three open-access lounges located in the international departures area of Terminal 2: The House, Marhaba Lounge, and Plaza Premium Lounge. The remaining lounges are dedicated VIP lounges available for selected passengers of certain airlines.
The House Lounge by Aspire
The House Lounge by Aspire is located in Terminal 2, after security, on Level 3. It offers lounge areas, bar seating, and a dining room with seasonal menus, a range of wines, beers, premium spirits, and barista-made coffee. Passengers can also enjoy unlimited free WiFi, magazines, and newspapers, and use the showers. The dress code is smart-casual. Entry costs AUD $75 ($49) for adults when booked online in advance, and passengers can use the facilities for up to three hours before their flight.
Marhaba Lounge
The Marhaba Lounge is located in Terminal 2, after security, on Level 3, between Gates 9 and 11. It offers international and local cuisine, hot and cold beverages, premium alcoholic drinks, and a selection of Australian wines. Entry costs AUD $70 ($45) for adults for four hours or AUD $137 ($89) for six hours.
Plaza Premium Lounge
The Plaza Premium Lounge is part of the world's largest collection of independent lounges and is available to Priority Pass members. It offers made-to-order breakfasts and an à la carte menu with premium Australian wines. The entry cost for adults without Priority Pass membership is AUD $63 ($41).
Virgin Australia Lounge
The Virgin Australia Lounge is located in Terminal 3, after security, on the mezzanine level. It offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner, with fresh food, tasty snacks, barista coffee, premium tea, soft drinks, craft beers, and curated wines. It also provides free WiFi, printing facilities, and showers. Single entry lounge passes can be purchased at the Lounge reception, and a 12-month annual membership can be purchased online or in the Lounge. Velocity Silver members can enjoy complimentary access using their single-entry lounge passes, and Virgin Australia Business Class guests can access the lounge when flying on the same-day Virgin Australia flight.
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Lounge facilities and amenities
Melbourne Airport has 12 lounges, some of which are open to all passengers, while others are restricted to those flying with specific airlines or in certain classes of travel. The airport's three open-access lounges—The House, Marhaba Lounge, and Plaza Premium Lounge—are located in the international departures area of Terminal 2.
The House Lounge by Aspire offers lounge areas, bar seating, and a dining room with seasonal menus, wines, beers, premium spirits, and barista-made coffee. Other amenities include showers, unlimited free WiFi, and a selection of magazines and newspapers. The dress code is smart-casual, and passengers can use the facilities for up to three hours before their flight. Online bookings cost AUD $75 ($49) for adults.
Marhaba Lounge, located between Gates 9 and 11, opens as early as possible, making it ideal for early flights. It offers international and local cuisine, hot and cold beverages, premium alcoholic drinks, and a selection of Australian wines. Entry costs AUD $70 ($45) for adults for four hours or AUD $137 ($89) for six hours.
Plaza Premium Lounge provides made-to-order breakfasts and an à la carte menu, accompanied by premium Australian wines. This lounge is available to Priority Pass members.
The Virgin Australia Lounge offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner, with fresh food and snacks prepared daily. It also provides barista coffee, premium tea, soft drinks, craft beers, and curated wines. Other amenities include free WiFi, printing facilities, and showers. Single-entry lounge passes can be purchased at the Lounge reception. Annual memberships can be purchased online or in the Lounge.
Other lounges at Melbourne Airport include the Qantas First Class Lounge, located in Terminal 2 between Gates 9 and 11, and the Air New Zealand Lounge, located in Terminal 2 on the Ground Floor.
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Lounge locations and opening times
Melbourne Airport has 12 lounges, with three open-access lounges located in the international departures area of Terminal 2. These are The House, Marhaba Lounge, and Plaza Premium Lounge. The Marhaba Lounge is open from 4:45 am (or 5:30 am on Wednesdays) to 10:15 pm and costs $70 AUD for adults for four hours or $137 AUD for six hours. The House Lounge costs $75 AUD for adults when booked online in advance. The Qantas First Class Lounge is also located in Terminal 2 and is open during the same hours as the Marhaba Lounge.
The Virgin Australia Lounge is located in Terminal 3, after security on the mezzanine level. It offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner with fresh food and snacks, as well as drinks and free Wi-Fi. Lounge passes can be purchased at the Lounge reception or online with a membership.
The Air New Zealand Lounge is situated in Terminal 2, on the ground floor after security. The Singapore Airlines (SilverKris) Lounge can also be found in Terminal 2, on Level 1 after security.
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Airlines with dedicated lounges
Melbourne Airport has 15 lounges across its four terminals. Terminal 1 is a domestic terminal used by Qantas and Qantas Link flights. Terminal 2 is the international terminal, serving all international departures and arrivals. Terminal 3 is another domestic terminal, home to Virgin Australia. Terminal 4 is a budget domestic terminal used by Jetstar, REX, and Bonza Airlines.
- Qantas: The Qantas Domestic Lounge is located in Terminal 1 after security. The Qantas International Business Lounge is in Terminal 2, after security, on Level 1. The Qantas First Class Lounge is situated in Terminal 2, after security, on Level 3, between Gates 9 and 11. The Qantas Business Lounge can seat up to 350 guests and caters to Qantas, oneworld partner airlines, and non-alliance partners like China East.
- Singapore Airlines (SilverKris): Located in Terminal 2 after security on Level 1.
- Emirates: The Emirates Lounge is situated in Terminal 2, after security, on Level 3, near Gate 10. It is open daily from 18:30 to 22:30 and 00:25 to 06:15.
- American Express (AMEX): The AMEX Lounge is located in Terminal 2 after security on Level 1. It has a bar, barista, and buffet, but no à la carte dining or shower facilities.
- Virgin Australia: The Virgin Lounge is situated in Terminal 3, after security, on the mezzanine level. It offers à la carte dining and barista coffee.
- Air New Zealand: Air New Zealand Lounge is situated in Terminal 2, after security, on the ground floor.
- Etihad Airways: Etihad Airways passengers can access The House Lounge by Aspire, located in Terminal 2, after security, on Level 3.
- Rex: The Rex Lounge is situated in Terminal 4, after security, on the ground floor. The airline sells an annual Rex Lounge membership for AUD 329, which requires members to provide their fingerprints and a 4-digit access code.
- Plaza Premium Lounge: Located in Terminal 2, after security, near Gate 9. It offers comfortable seating, a private resting area, food and beverages, a bar, a recharging station, complimentary Wi-Fi, and more. It is open daily from 08:30 to 23:30.
- Marhaba Lounge: This independent lounge is run by Marhaba Services, part of the UAE aviation group Dnata. It has comfortable seating for 200 guests, a coffee barista service, a dining area with buffet and à la carte items, showers, newspapers, magazines, and free WiFi. It is located in Terminal 2, after security, on Level 3, between Gates 9 and 11. Paid access is available for AUD 70 for 4 hours, and free access is granted to Priority Pass and DragonPass members.
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Lounges for specific passenger types
Melbourne Airport has 12 lounges, some of which are restricted to passengers flying with specific airlines or in certain classes, while others are open to all passengers. The airport's three open-access lounges, all located in the international departures area of Terminal 2, are The House, Marhaba Lounge, and Plaza Premium Lounge.
- The House Lounge by Aspire: This lounge is located in Terminal 2, after security, on Level 3. It is accessible to Etihad Airways passengers. Facilities include lounge areas, bar seating, a dining room, showers, unlimited free WiFi, and a range of reading materials. The dress code is smart-casual, and passengers can use the facilities for up to three hours before their flight. The entry fee for adults is AUD $75 when booked online in advance.
- Marhaba Lounge: Found in Terminal 2, after security, on Level 3, between Gates 9 and 11, this lounge opens early, making it ideal for passengers with early flights. It offers international and local cuisine, hot and cold beverages, premium alcoholic drinks, and Australian wine. Entry costs AUD $70 for adults for four hours or AUD $137 for six hours.
- Plaza Premium Lounge: This lounge is located in Terminal 2 and is part of the world's largest collection of independent lounges. It offers made-to-order breakfasts, an à la carte menu, and premium Australian wines. There is also a separate area for relaxing, reading, and browsing unlimited free WiFi. Entry for adults without Priority Pass membership is AUD $63.
- Qantas Lounges: Qantas operates a lounge in Terminal 1 and business and first-class lounges in Terminal 2.
- Virgin Australia Lounge: Virgin Australia has a lounge in Terminal 3, after security, on the mezzanine level.
- Air New Zealand Lounge: This lounge is located in Terminal 2, after security, on the ground floor.
- Singapore Airlines (SilverKris) Lounge: Found in Terminal 2, after security, on Level 1.
- AMEX Lounge: This lounge is located in Terminal 2, after security, on Level 1.
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Frequently asked questions
Melbourne Airport has three open-access lounges: The House, Marhaba Lounge, and Plaza Premium Lounge. The House Lounge costs AUD $75 for adults when booked online in advance. Marhaba Lounge costs AUD $70 for adults for four hours or AUD $137 for six hours. The Plaza Premium Lounge is available to Priority Pass members.
The lounges offer international and local cuisine, hot and cold beverages, premium alcoholic drinks, and a selection of Australian wines. Some lounges also offer unlimited free WiFi, showers, magazines, and newspapers.
Lounge passes can be purchased at the lounge reception or online through the airport's website or mobile app. For certain lounges, such as the Virgin Australia Lounge, you can purchase a 12-month annual membership or a single-entry pass if you meet specific criteria, such as having an eligible credit card or a particular membership tier.
