Illustrative photoThe House
Terminal 1 (International)
Contemporary Australian design and hospitality in the International Terminal.
Experience silver-service dining and luxury shower suites before your Pacific flight.
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Illustrative photoQantas International Business Lounge
International Terminal
Qantas' main international business lounge in Sydney.
The Qantas International Business Lounge at Sydney Airport Terminal 1 is currently operating from a temporary space near Gate 24 while a major new lounge, inspired by Sydney's natural landscape, is under construction and scheduled to open in early 2027 with 30% more seating and a new outdoor terrace with Sydney skyline views. The current lounge offers a comprehensive hot and cold buffet serving breakfast, hot mains, and pastries throughout the day, with an extensive drinks selection including spirits, wines, beers, barista coffee, and juices. Shower suites, workstations with printers, complimentary Wi-Fi, and a Joey Club children's corner provide practical support; open daily 05:00–22:00, accessible to Qantas Business Class passengers, Qantas Club and Gold members, and eligible oneworld partners.
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Illustrative photoQantas International First Lounge
International Terminal
Qantas' top-tier First lounge in Sydney.
The Qantas International First Class Lounge at Sydney Airport Terminal 1 (Level 4) is consistently ranked among the top ten airport lounges in the world, announced by Patrick Blanc's living wall of 15,000 plants — 80 species including orchids, bromeliads, and Australian natives — and a functioning vintage split-flap departure board channelling aviation's golden age. Designed by Marc Newsom in European oak and white marble, the lounge serves Neil Perry's full à la carte menu — no buffet — across three restaurant-style dining areas alongside a marble bar stocking Taittinger, Veuve Clicquot, and Bollinger plus premium Australian wines. A dedicated day spa with 30–50 minute treatments, 15 marble shower suites using ASPAR luxury products, a secluded library with panoramic views, and a comprehensive business centre round out a lounge widely regarded as the finest in the southern hemisphere.
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Illustrative photoAir New Zealand Lounge
Terminal 1 International (Level 3, near Gate 59)
Air New Zealand's lounge in Terminal 1 International (Level 3, near Gate 59), open 06:00 to 21:00, subject to the flight schedule.
Air New Zealand Lounge is Air New Zealand's lounge in Terminal 1 International (Level 3, near Gate 59), after security. According to the airport, it is open 06:00 to 21:00, subject to the flight schedule. Entry follows Air New Zealand's rules for premium passengers and eligible Airpoints members.
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Illustrative photoEmirates Lounge
Terminal 1 International (Level 1, near Gate 58)
Emirates' lounge in Terminal 1 International (Level 1, near Gate 58), open 04:00 to 08:30 and 17:10 to 21:15.
Emirates Lounge is Emirates' lounge in Terminal 1 International (Level 1, near Gate 58), after security. According to the airport, it is open 04:00 to 08:30 and 17:10 to 21:15. The hours follow the airline's morning and evening departures, and entry follows Emirates' rules for premium cabins and frequent flyers.
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Illustrative photoSilverKris Lounge
Terminal 1 International (Level 3, near Gate 59)
Singapore Airlines' lounge in Terminal 1 International (Level 3, near Gate 59), open 05:30 to 19:00.
SilverKris Lounge is Singapore Airlines' lounge in Terminal 1 International (Level 3, near Gate 59), after security. According to the airport, it is open 05:30 to 19:00. Singapore Airlines lists warm food, barista and bartender service, Wi-Fi and showers; entry is for its premium passengers and eligible Star Alliance Gold members.
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Illustrative photoThe Centurion Lounge
Terminal 1 International (Level 1, near Gates 50-63)
American Express' lounge in Terminal 1 International (Level 1, near Gates 50-63), open 06:00 to 22:00.
The Centurion Lounge is American Express' lounge in Terminal 1 International (Level 1, near Gates 50-63), after security. According to the airport, it is open 06:00 to 22:00. Formerly the American Express Lounge, it admits holders of an eligible Amex card with a same-day boarding pass.
Illustrative photoSkyTeam Lounge
Terminal 1 International (departures level, next to Gate 24)
the SkyTeam alliance's lounge in Terminal 1 International (departures level, next to Gate 24), open in two daily blocks, from 06:00 to the early afternoon and from 17:30 to 22:00.
SkyTeam Lounge is the SkyTeam alliance's lounge in Terminal 1 International (departures level, next to Gate 24), after security. According to the airport, it is open in two daily blocks, from 06:00 to the early afternoon and from 17:30 to 22:00. It seats 140 and serves SkyTeam premium passengers and Elite Plus members; travellers on other airlines can pay to walk in.
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Illustrative photoPlaza Premium Lounge
Terminal 1 International (Level 2, near Gates 25-26)
Plaza Premium's lounge in Terminal 1 International (Level 2, near Gates 25-26), open 06:00 to 22:00.
Plaza Premium Lounge is Plaza Premium's lounge in Terminal 1 International (Level 2, near Gates 25-26), after security. According to the airport, it is open 06:00 to 22:00. It has airfield views, accepts walk-ins (cheaper when pre-booked) and admits Priority Pass and LoungeKey members.
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Illustrative photoPlaza Premium Lounge (International Arrivals)
Terminal 1 International (Level 1, inside Aerotel, Arrivals B, public area)
Plaza Premium's landside arrivals lounge in Terminal 1, open 06:00 to 20:00 to arriving and departing passengers.
Plaza Premium's arrivals lounge is on Level 1 inside the Aerotel in Arrivals B, in the public area of Terminal 1, and is open daily from 06:00 to 20:00 according to the airport. Despite the name it welcomes both arriving and departing passengers. It offers all-day dining, and showers cost extra. Walk-ins are accepted, pre-booking is cheaper, and Priority Pass also lists the lounge.
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Illustrative photoVirgin Australia Lounge
Terminal 2 Domestic (departures level, past security)
Virgin Australia's lounge in Terminal 2 Domestic (departures level, past security), open from 60 minutes before the first Virgin Australia departure until the last.
Virgin Australia Lounge is Virgin Australia's lounge in Terminal 2 Domestic (departures level, past security), after security. According to the airport, it is open from 60 minutes before the first Virgin Australia departure until the last. It is reached by escalator from the food court; eligibility is set out by Virgin Australia.
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Illustrative photoRex Lounge
Terminal 2 Domestic (Gate G2)
Rex's lounge in Terminal 2 Domestic (Gate G2), open according to Rex's schedule.
Rex Lounge is Rex's lounge in Terminal 2 Domestic (Gate G2), after security. According to the airport, it is open according to Rex's schedule. It is for Rex lounge members and Rex Flyer Diamond members, and Priority Pass also lists it.
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Illustrative photoQantas Club
Terminal 3 Domestic
Qantas' lounge in Terminal 3 Domestic, open around Qantas' domestic flights.
Qantas Club is Qantas' lounge in Terminal 3 Domestic, after security. According to the airport, it is open around Qantas' domestic flights. It is Qantas' main domestic lounge for Qantas Club members and eligible frequent flyers. Hours and eligibility are published by Qantas.
Illustrative photoQantas Business Lounge
Terminal 3 Domestic
Qantas' lounge in Terminal 3 Domestic, open around Qantas' domestic flights.
Qantas Business Lounge is Qantas' lounge in Terminal 3 Domestic, after security. According to the airport, it is open around Qantas' domestic flights. It is the separate domestic lounge for Business passengers and top-tier members. Hours and eligibility are published by Qantas.
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