Emirates Lounge Melbourne opening hours

[perk]

Can someone please provide the times, days of week when the Melbourne Emirates Lounge is open.

 

[JessicaTam]

Bump.

Anyone?

 

[serfty]

They don't seem to advertise on their main web site other than "Lounge operating hours may vary according to flight departure times.".

The Emirates Lounge | Lounges | The Emirates Experience | Emirates Australia

Looking at tomorrow, I see these departures:

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[TH="class: tableListingHeaderNoTopBorder"](Sep 30th, 2013) Destination[/TH]
[TH="class: tableListingHeaderNoTopBorder"]Flight[/TH]
[TH="class: tableListingHeaderNoTopNoRightBorder"]Sched[/TH]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TD] KUL Kuala Lumpur[/TD]
[TD] EK 409[/TD]
[TD] 2:40 AM[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TD] AKL Auckland[/TD]
[TD] EK 406[/TD]
[TD] 7:10 AM[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TD] SIN Singapore[/TD]
[TD] EK 405[/TD]
[TD] 6:00 PM[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR="class: lastRow"]
[TD] DXB Dubai[/TD]
[TD] EK 407[/TD]
[TD] 9:25 PM[/TD]
[/TR]
[/TABLE]

 

[JessicaTam]

Thanks Serfty, is there any indication of how long before a flight the lounge opens? Considering there is 5 hours between EK 407 and 409 would it stay open between those flights?

 

[serfty]

Thanks Serfty, is there any indication of how long before a flight the lounge opens? Considering there is 5 hours between EK 407 and 409 would it stay open between those flights?

YGIAGAM!

I would ask when I am next through, but that's not unitl November.

 

[Newk]

I'll ask on Thursday if I make it

 

[JessicaTam]

YGIAGAM!

I would ask when I am next through, but that's not unitl November.

I am looking at November as well, so I will race you!

 

[penegal]

They have a sign which lists the operating hours. It is placed near the glass door when the lounge is closed. I can't really remember what the sign says, but it is essentially 2-3 hours before each flight, so the lounge opens and closes and opens and closes throughout the day.

Thanks Serfty, is there any indication of how long before a flight the lounge opens? Considering there is 5 hours between EK 407 and 409 would it stay open between those flights?

I think it closes for a few hours before re-opening.



As a side note, Lori in this lounge is awesome. She has managed a couple of re-seating miracles for me in the recent past

 

[penegal]

Also, If you have QF/EK Platinum status (or above), and are travelling on an eligible flight, and are at the airport before 5pm you can use the QF First lounge, which I think is a much better lounge.

On the flip-side if you have QF/EK gold, I think the Emirates lounge has a few advantages over the QF Business Lounge (e.g. better views, real Champagne, etc).



For EK405, I often arrive T-3 hrs to check in, go to QF First lounge for 1.5-2 hrs, then go across to the EK lounge once the First lounge closes when the last QF to AKL is called.

 

[JessicaTam]

Also, If you have QF/EK Platinum status (or above), and are travelling on an eligible flight, and are at the airport before 5pm you can use the QF First lounge, which I think is a much better lounge.

On the flip-side if you have QF/EK gold, I think the Emirates lounge has a few advantages over the QF Business Lounge (e.g. better views, real Champagne, etc).



For EK405, I often arrive T-3 hrs to check in, go to QF First lounge for 1.5-2 hrs, then go across to the EK lounge once the First lounge closes when the last QF to AKL is called.

Thanks for the information penegal. I am flying on QF8409 on the 19th at 0330 hrs :shock: so I am not sure I want to get to the airport 10 hours before departure to use the QF F lounge. I might aim for about midnight.

 

[penegal]

Thanks for the information penegal. I am flying on QF8409 on the 19th at 0330 hrs :shock: so I am not sure I want to get to the airport 10 hours before departure to use the QF F lounge. I might aim for about midnight.

eek, that is a delightful time for a flight.

TBH I wouldn't be in a hurry to get to the airport... It will be quiet and there won't be much for you to do except enjoy the EK lounge's offerings, which are okay, but not as good as the F lounge

 

[JessicaTam]

eek, that is a delightful time for a flight.

TBH I wouldn't be in a hurry to get to the airport... It will be quiet and there won't be much for you to do except enjoy the EK lounge's offerings, which are okay, but not as good as the F lounge

Thanks. I think I will be on the last train from home. I am hoping the EK upgrade fairy is in a good mood.

 

[smit0847]

They don't seem to advertise on their main web site other than "Lounge operating hours may vary according to flight departure times.".

The Emirates Lounge | Lounges | The Emirates Experience | Emirates Australia

Looking at tomorrow, I see these departures:

[TABLE="class: tableListingTable, width: 674"]
[TR="class: tableHeader"]
[TH="class: tableListingHeaderNoTopBorder"](Sep 30th, 2013) Destination[/TH]
[TH="class: tableListingHeaderNoTopBorder"]Flight[/TH]
[TH="class: tableListingHeaderNoTopNoRightBorder"]Sched[/TH]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TD] KUL Kuala Lumpur[/TD]
[TD] EK 409[/TD]
[TD] 2:40 AM[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TD] AKL Auckland[/TD]
[TD] EK 406[/TD]
[TD] 7:10 AM[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TD] SIN Singapore[/TD]
[TD] EK 405[/TD]
[TD] 6:00 PM[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR="class: lastRow"]
[TD] DXB Dubai[/TD]
[TD] EK 407[/TD]
[TD] 9:25 PM[/TD]
[/TR]
[/TABLE]

Do EK only have 1 direct MEL-DXB service per day?!?

 

[smit0847]

eek, that is a delightful time for a flight.

TBH I wouldn't be in a hurry to get to the airport... It will be quiet and there won't be much for you to do except enjoy the EK lounge's offerings, which are okay, but not as good as the F lounge

I wouldn't be in the mood for a sit-down meal at 2am really!

 

[JessicaTam]

I wouldn't be in the mood for a sit-down meal at 2am really!

I guess we haven't met then. Anytime is a good time for a meal.

 

[Newk]

Today's opening hours at least

Edit to add: going by our flight the lounge opens three hours before departure and closes at departure.

 

[Newk]

Happy to report that they do stay open a bit longer if departure is delayed

(Sent from a taxi in NZ. Deregulation of taxis seems to have opened up a whole new service experience..including free wifi in this taxi)

 

[smit0847]

Why don't EK close their lounges in Australia and just use QF lounges? Because their flight times are different?

 

[penegal]

Why don't EK close their lounges in Australia and just use QF lounges? Because their flight times are different?

It is an alliance, not a merger...

 

[JessicaTam]

Thanks for the update, Newk.