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# Melbourne MEL Lounge Guide (2026): Qantas Business & Terminal 2

Melbourne MEL lounge score 8.6/10. Qantas Business Lounge Terminal 2 international. Compare Sydney First Lounge /reviews/qantas-first-lounge-sydney-review. SkyBus to CBD 30–45 min. See /airports/melbourne. The full guide below covers the numbers, the traps, and the exact steps — with sources and FAQs.

Photo: MDRX / Wikimedia Commons / CC BY-SA 4.0

## Qantas Terminal 2 international

Qantas Business Lounge with Australian buffet dining. Emirates and oneworld partners share T2 international.

Qantas Business Lounge with Australian buffet dining. Emirates and oneworld partners share T2 international.

Domestic connections require terminal transfer with re-security — plan 90+ min.

[Sydney Airport Lounge Guide (2026): Qantas First, Business & Arrival Tips](https://flightlogic.co.uk/guides/sydney-airport-lounge-guide/)

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## Frequently Asked Questions

### Melbourne or Sydney for Qantas lounge?

Sydney has separate First Lounge (9.0/10 review). Melbourne Business Lounge is strong at 8.6/10 airport lounge score.

Written by [James Chen](https://flightlogic.co.uk/authors/james-chen/)

Senior Editor, Middle East & Asia

James covers Gulf carriers and premium Asian airlines, with a focus on business and first class hard product. Based between London and Singapore, he books every review flight himself — no press trips.