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As a low-cost carrier, Jetstar doesn’t operate its own lounges. But depending on your ticket type and your Qantas Frequent Flyer membership, you might be able to use another airline’s lounge when flying the budget airline owned by Qantas.
This guide explains how you can get into airport lounges when flying Jetstar…
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Jetstar lounge access for Qantas Club members
If you have a Qantas Club membership, you are entitled to access domestic Qantas Club and international Qantas Business Lounges with a same-day Jetstar boarding pass. This includes flights on Jetstar (JQ), Jetstar Asia (3K) and Jetstar Japan (GK).
![Qantas Club Sydney](https://www.australianfrequentflyer.com.au/app/uploads/2021/11/qantas-club-sydney-businessmen.jpg)
This is a great perk, but there are a few catches.
Firstly, this benefit is only available at Qantas-operated lounges. If you’re flying Jetstar from an airport where Qantas uses a third-party lounge, such as Bali or Bangkok, you won’t have any lounge access. There are exceptions for Christchurch, Queenstown and Singapore airports.
Note the terminals and opening times of the Qantas lounges
It’s also possible that the Qantas Club lounge could be in a different terminal to Jetstar. Where this is the case, you can still use the Qantas lounge if you don’t mind clearing security twice and walking back to the Jetstar terminal to catch your flight. But if you’re flying domestically out of Melbourne, for example, the Qantas Club is a 10-15 minute walk from Terminal 4.
![Entrance to the Qantas Lounge Precinct at Melbourne Airport Terminal 1](https://www.australianfrequentflyer.com.au/app/uploads/2024/03/qantas-melbourne-lounge-precinct.jpg)
The domestic Qantas lounges in Sydney are in Terminal 3, while Jetstar flies out of Terminal 2. If using the Qantas lounges, make sure you leave enough time to return to Terminal 2 and clear security. (In Sydney, you can save time at Terminal 2 security by using the hidden checkpoint on the ground floor.)
In Perth, Jetstar domestic flights now depart from Terminal 2 which is a 15-minute drive from Terminals 3 and 4 where the Qantas lounges are located. Therefore, accessing the Qantas lounges in Perth is no longer practical when flying Jetstar.
When flying Jetstar from smaller airports such as Hobart, Launceston or Gold Coast, check the Qantas Club opening hours. These lounges might only open prior to Qantas flight departures, and could be closed when your Jetstar flight leaves. But if there is a Qantas Club and it’s open, you’re welcome to use it with a Jetstar boarding pass.
The usual Qantas Club guesting rules apply. You can bring one guest with you into the lounge, who must also be flying with Jetstar, Qantas or another eligible partner airline that day.
Jetstar lounge access for Qantas Gold, Platinum & Platinum One frequent flyers
Qantas Frequent Flyer members with Gold or higher status receive complimentary Qantas Club membership. With this, Qantas Gold frequent flyers can access domestic Qantas Club and international Qantas Business Lounges when flying Jetstar. This is the same as for paid-up Qantas Club members.
Qantas Platinum and Platinum One frequent flyers can also use Qantas domestic Business Lounges when flying Jetstar. This benefit applies both before departure and on arrival at the destination. (If there’s no Business Lounge at your arrival airport, Platinum/Platinum One members can instead use the Qantas Club on arrival.)
Additionally, Qantas Platinum and Platinum One members can access Qantas international First Lounges, where available, when flying Jetstar from an international terminal. You don’t necessarily need to be flying overseas – even a domestic tag flight departing from an international terminal counts.
![Qantas First Lounge, Sydney Airport](https://www.australianfrequentflyer.com.au/app/uploads/2021/10/qantas-syd-first-lounge-desk.jpg)
The Jetstar lounge access benefit does not extend to Oneworld Sapphire and Emerald frequent flyers from other Oneworld airlines.
Qantas complimentary lounge invitations
If you have a Complimentary Lounge Invitation from Qantas, you can use this to access any Qantas-operated lounge prior to your Jetstar flight. Note that you must link your lounge invitation to your flight booking at least 24 hours before departure.
Complimentary Lounge invitations are offered to Qantas Silver frequent flyers, Points Club members and as a benefit with certain credit cards.
Credit Cards with Qantas Lounge Invitations
- Card Name
- Qantas Premier Platinum
- Earn
- 1
- Signup Bonus
-
Up to 100,000 bonus Qantas Points*
- Annual Fee
- $349 for the first year and $399 p.a. ongoing
- Read more
- Read the guide
Qantas Frequent Flyer Qantas Points on everyday purchases
- Card Name
- Qantas American Express Ultimate
- Earn
- 1.25
- Signup Bonus
-
50,000 bonus Qantas Points
Apply by 14th Jan 2025
- Annual Fee
- $450 p.a.
- Read more
- Read the guide
Qantas Frequent Flyer Qantas Points on everyday purchases
- Card Name
- Qantas American Express Premium
- Earn
- 1
- Signup Bonus
-
20,000 bonus Qantas Points
- Annual Fee
- $249 p.a. annual fee
- Read more
- Read the guide
Qantas Frequent Flyer Qantas Points on everyday purchases
Qantas lounge locations
Qantas operates lounges at the following airports served by Jetstar:
Airport | Qantas lounges available | Lounge location/s |
---|---|---|
Adelaide (ADL) | Qantas Club | Domestic terminal |
Auckland (AKL) | International Business Lounge & international First Lounge | International terminal Note: No access for Jetstar domestic flights |
Brisbane (BNE) | Qantas Club, domestic Business Lounge & international Business Lounge | Domestic & international terminals |
Broome (BME) | Qantas Regional Lounge | Domestic terminal (accessible before clearing immigration for 3K flights to Singapore, if open) |
Cairns (CNS) | Qantas Club | Domestic terminal (can access when flying JQ international, but need to change terminal) |
Canberra (CBR) | Qantas Club & domestic Business Lounge | Domestic terminal |
Darwin (DRW) | Qantas Club | Domestic terminal (can access before clearing immigration when flying JQ international, if open) |
Gold Coast (OOL) | Qantas Club | Domestic terminal (can access before clearing immigration when flying JQ international, if open) |
Hobart (HBA) | Qantas Club | Domestic terminal |
Honolulu (HNL) | International Business Lounge | International terminal |
Launceston (LST) | Qantas Regional Lounge | Domestic terminal |
Mackay (MKY) | Qantas Regional Lounge | Domestic terminal |
Melbourne (MEL) | Qantas Club, domestic Business Lounge, international Business Lounge, international First Lounge | Terminal 1 (domestic) & Terminal 2 (international) Note: Jetstar domestic flights depart Terminal 4 |
Perth (PER) | Qantas Club, domestic Business Lounge & international Business Lounge | Terminal 4 (domestic) & Terminal 3 (international) Note: Jetstar flights depart Terminal 2 (domestic) & Terminal 1 (international) |
Singapore (SIN) | International Business Lounge & international First Lounge | Terminal 1 Note: Jetstar/Jetstar Asia flights depart Terminal 4 (you can take a bus between terminals) |
Sydney (SYD) | Qantas Club, domestic Business Lounge, international Business Lounge, international First Lounge | Terminal 3 (domestic) & Terminal 1 (international) Note: Jetstar domestic flights depart Terminal 2 |
Townsville (TSV) | Qantas Club | Domestic terminal |
Wellington (WLG) | International Business Lounge | International terminal Note: No access for Jetstar domestic flights |
See the Qantas website for more details about lounge locations and opening hours. Also note that a dress code applies when entering domestic Qantas Club lounges.
![The Qantas Singapore Business Lounge](https://www.australianfrequentflyer.com.au/app/uploads/2023/09/qantas-singapore-business-lounge.jpg)
In addition to the above list, eligible Qantas Club members departing Christchurch or Queenstown on international Jetstar flights can access the Manaia Lounges. Jetstar & Jetstar Asia passengers flying out of Terminal 4 in Singapore can also use the Blossom Lounge in that terminal.
Lounge access for Jetstar Business Max passengers
Jetstar customers who’ve purchased a Business Class ticket with a Max bundle can also enjoy lounge access at selected international airports, as listed on the Jetstar website. This includes at three airports – Bali, Bangkok and Phuket – where Qantas does not operate its own lounge.
This benefit only applies with Business Max fares, and not regular Jetstar Business fares.
![Row 3 of Jetstar Business Class](https://www.australianfrequentflyer.com.au/app/uploads/2023/05/jetstar-787-row-3-across.jpg)
Access airport lounges with Priority Pass
Even if you don’t qualify for lounge access through one of the above methods, you may still be able to enjoy the lounge before your Jetstar flight through Priority Pass.
Priority Pass offers paid subscriptions. Alternatively, you might be able to get free visits through your credit card.
Great Credit Cards with Priority Pass Lounge Benefits
- Card Name
- St.George Amplify Rewards Signature
- Earn
- 1.5
- Signup Bonus
-
150,000 Amplify Rewards Points
Apply by 30th Nov 2024
- Annual Fee
- $199 in the first year, $295 p.a. ongoing
- Read more
- Read the guide
Amplify Rewards Points on everyday purchases
- Card Name
- American Express Platinum Card
- Earn
- 2.25
- Signup Bonus
-
200,000 bonus Membership Rewards points
Apply by 01st Oct 2024
- Annual Fee
- $1,450 p.a.
- Read more
- Read the guide
American Express Membership Rewards points on everyday purchases
Some lounges also sell one-off entry at the door. You may even be able to get a cheaper rate by purchasing access through LoungePair, which also offers generous discounts to AFF Silver, Gold & Platinum members.
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