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.
Tenerife South Airport (TFS) scores 7.4/10 (Very Good)
on FlightLogic's airport index — combining on-time performance (7.2),
passenger experience (7.3), and facilities (7.7).
Lounge quality rates 7.0/10. See full airport guide →
In short
Tenerife South TFS scores 7.4/10 — Canary Islands UK gateway. Year-round sun. See /guides/best-airlines-uk-spain and /guides/tenerife-airport-lounge-guide.
FlightLogic Score7.4Very Good
On-time7.2Departure reliability
Experience7.3Staff, queues, cleanliness
Facilities7.7Food, shops, seating
Lounges7.0Lounge 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
7.2
Passenger Experience
7.3
Facilities & Comfort
7.7
Lounge score7.0/10
Highlights
Canary Islands' busiest airport for UK tourists — winter sun and half-term favourite
Jet2 and TUI dominate; easyJet and Ryanair from London and regional UK
Year-round warm climate — peak UK traffic Oct–Apr and school holidays
Compare Tenerife North (TFN) — TFS handles virtually all UK traffic
Overview
Canary Islands' primary UK gateway — year-round sun destination with Jet2, TUI, easyJet, and Ryanair from across the UK for Playa de las Américas and Costa Adeje.
Canary Islands routing
TFS serves southern resorts; TFN (north) has limited UK service. Gran Canaria (LPA) is alternative Canary gateway — not yet profiled.
EU261 applies; UK261 on UK-return flights. Allow 2+ hrs security at Easter and half-term.
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