Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) scores 8.1/10 (Excellent)
on FlightLogic's airport index — combining on-time performance (8.0),
passenger experience (8.1), and facilities (8.3).
Lounge quality rates 8.6/10. See full airport guide →
In short
Melbourne MEL scores 8.1/10 on FlightLogic with lounge score 8.6/10. Qantas Business Lounge in Terminal 2 international is the premium benchmark. Allow 60+ minutes for arrival biosecurity. See /guides/melbourne-airport-lounge-guide and /reviews/qantas-first-lounge-sydney-review for Qantas ground product.
FlightLogic Score8.1Excellent
On-time8.0Departure reliability
Experience8.1Staff, queues, cleanliness
Facilities8.3Food, shops, seating
Lounges8.6Lounge quality
Rating basisEditorialFlightLogic methodology
Score breakdown
Modelled on industry airport indices — on-time data, facilities ratings, and editorial experience signals combined into a single FlightLogic score.
On-Time Performance
8.0
Passenger Experience
8.1
Facilities & Comfort
8.3
Lounge score8.6/10
Highlights
Terminal 2 international serves Qantas, Emirates, and oneworld partners
Qantas Business Lounge with Neil Perry-influenced dining — companion to Sydney First Lounge review
UK–Melbourne direct on Qantas and BA; common one-stop via Singapore or Doha
SkyBus to Melbourne CBD in 30–45 minutes
Overview
Australia's second international gateway — Qantas Business and First lounges in Terminal 2 international, strong oneworld hub for UK–Australia routings.
Terminal 2 international and Qantas lounges
Terminal 2 handles international departures for Qantas, Emirates, Singapore Airlines, and oneworld partners. Qantas Business Lounge offers buffet and à la carte dining with Australian produce.
Domestic connections require terminal transfer (T2→T1/T3/T4) with re-security — plan 90+ minutes for domestic connections after international arrival.
Atlanta, United States · ATL · #2 in this comparison
Domestic + International Terminal (Maynard H. Jackson) · 104M+ passengers/year
7.3/ 10
How good is Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport?
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) scores 7.3/10 (Very Good)
on FlightLogic's airport index — combining on-time performance (7.1),
passenger experience (7.0), and facilities (7.8).
Lounge quality rates 7.9/10. See full airport guide →
In short
Atlanta ATL is rated 7.3/10 on FlightLogic — the world's busiest airport. Delta Sky Club network serves premium passengers; International Terminal F for foreign carriers. Allow 75+ minutes for domestic connections. See /guides/atlanta-airport-lounge-guide.
FlightLogic Score7.3Very Good
On-time7.1Departure reliability
Experience7.0Staff, queues, cleanliness
Facilities7.8Food, shops, seating
Lounges7.9Lounge quality
Rating basisEditorialFlightLogic methodology
Score breakdown
Modelled on industry airport indices — on-time data, facilities ratings, and editorial experience signals combined into a single FlightLogic score.
On-Time Performance
7.1
Passenger Experience
7.0
Facilities & Comfort
7.8
Lounge score7.9/10
Highlights
Delta operates 75%+ of ATL traffic — Sky Club locations throughout domestic concourses
International Terminal (Terminal F) handles all foreign carriers and Delta long-haul
Domestic connections typically stay airside within 45–75 minutes on Delta
UK travellers connect via Delta partners from LHR and MAN
Overview
World's busiest airport by passenger volume — Delta Air Lines fortress hub with Sky Club network and efficient domestic connections.
Delta hub and International Terminal
Delta's ATL hub uses Concourses A–E for domestic and short-haul international. The separate International Terminal (Concourse F) handles all foreign-flag carriers and Delta long-haul to Europe and Asia.
Sky Club locations span multiple concourses — access is terminal-specific. Amex Centurion is in Concourse E for domestic Delta departures.
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Compare Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) against 59 other airports
Which is better, Melbourne Tullamarine Airport or Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport?
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) scores higher overall at 8.1/10 versus Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) at 7.3/10.
Which has better lounges, MEL or ATL?
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) scores higher for lounges at 8.6/10, versus Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport at 7.9/10.
Which airport is more on-time, MEL or ATL?
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) has stronger on-time performance at 8.0/10 versus Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) at 7.1/10.