Article: The Best International Lounges at Sydney Airport

[AFF Editor]

The Best International Lounges at Sydney Airport is an article written by the AFF editorial team:

The Best International Lounges at Sydney Airport

Our overview of the international lounges at Sydney Airport ranks all the options from best to worst, including the Qantas and Singapore Airlines lounges.

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[Beano]

Qantas First, up to a point and as long as I am WP, then Emirates if my flight departs from that end. I will be able to access Emirates as LTG anytime, in preference to the Qantas business lounge, even if only for an hour or so and despite the long walk.

 

[kpc]

Interesting article....I didn’t realise there was a PP lounge for international arrivals but as Sydney is my home I normally will be heading straight home to shower in the comfort of my own home

Have been to all of the airline lounges but not the new Amex Centurion lounge so can't comment on this one...it has been years since I have been to Qf Business lounge but I heard it was nothing to write home about! I quite like the Air NZ lounge...

These days I'm usually either in the Qf F lounge or Sq J lounge.

 

[Beano]

Interesting article....I didn’t realise there was a PP lounge for international arrivals but as Sydney is my home I normally will be heading straight home to shower in the comfort of my own home

Have been to all of the airline lounges but not the new Amex Centurion lounge so can't comment on this one...it has been years since I have been to Qf Business lounge but I heard it was nothing to write home about! I quite like the Air NZ lounge...

These days I'm usually either in the Qf F lounge or Sq J lounge.

Was once recently in the AIR NZ lounge and didn't think much of it. It was choka but probably because a QF flight was cancelled. They also stared running out of food. It might have been OK if not so busy. EK lounge never busy but then I have left the lounge 3 hours before any departing EK lounge.

 

[itchy feet]

Have only experienced Emirates and QANTAS Business lounges. Emirates is better, mainly because QANTAS lounge is habitually overcrowded and very run down, to the point of being dirty. Steam cleaning the furniture would make some difference until refurbishment happens. There are some "fresh" food selections eg a salad and/or fruit otherwise food is carb-heavy. Guess that's cheaper.

 

[clifford]

I try and avoid any lounge that has a tended bar. Sometimes I fail.

 

[Beano]

I try and avoid any lounge that has a tended bar. Sometimes I fail.

You don't fly Qantas then? As far as i know, except for small airports, all Qantas lounges are bar service.

 

[clifford]

You don't fly Qantas then? As far as i know, except for small airports, all Qantas lounges are bar service.

You haven't noticed that wine is self-pour? Perhaps my response should have been qualified. I apologise.

Oh, and I haven't noticed a lot of bar service in the SYD and MEL Intl Business lounges. But YMMV.

 

[Beano]

Sorry,

You haven't noticed that wine is self-pour? Perhaps my response should have been qualified. I apologise.

Oh, and I haven't noticed a lot of bar service in the SYD and MEL Intl Business lounges. But YMMV.

Sorry, off course. i was thinking of beer and spirits. Qantas BNE J is bar service but QP is self-service wine?? Is that right? QANTAS PER J is bar service, some local law.

 

[Daver6]

Interesting article....I didn’t realise there was a PP lounge for international arrivals but as Sydney is my home I normally will be heading straight home to shower in the comfort of my own home

If you're connecting to another QF flight from the domestic terminal and fancy a shower, this is a good option. Much nicer showers and not crowded, unlike the SYD domestic J lounge.

 

[kpc]

If you're connecting to another QF flight from the domestic terminal and fancy a shower, this is a good option. Much nicer showers and not crowded, unlike the SYD domestic J lounge.

The PP website states the shower facilities are subject to payment...do you know how much?

 

[Beano]

If you're connecting to another QF flight from the domestic terminal and fancy a shower, this is a good option. Much nicer showers and not crowded, unlike the SYD domestic J lounge.

Is this the International PP when you arrive or depart?

 

[426dfv]

As a WP, Qantas First is the one to go. Amex Centurion is quite similar to Qantas Business. I haven’t tried any other when flying from SYD.

 

[Daver6]

The PP website states the shower facilities are subject to payment...do you know how much?

That must be a new "enhancement" There was no charge when I was there last year.

Is this the International PP when you arrive or depart?

Arrivals lounge.

 

[Beano]

That must be a new "enhancement" There was no charge when I was there last year.

Arrivals lounge.

I don't understand. I have not seen any lounges at International arrivals. Is this one hidden away?

 

[Daver6]

I don't understand. I have not seen any lounges at International arrivals. Is this one hidden away?

It's land side on the very southern end (opposite end to the QF bag drop/bus), ground level.

 

[Beano]

That must be a new "enhancement" There was no charge when I was there last year.

Arrivals lounge.

wow! that's cool. Didn't know that. You live and learn. Is this the only one?

 

[jcr]

Can anyone give me some current advice on Q Bus vs Plaza Prem? I have done some searching, but hoping for recent specific advice. I'm soon to fly BC on MH140 on a Friday night, and have a choice of the two. Wondering how the Fri night crowds compare? Many thanks.

 

[AIRwin]

Can anyone give me some current advice on Q Bus vs Plaza Prem?

Plaza Premium may charge for premium alcoholic drinks and shower so perhaps have a drink and shower at the QF lounge first until it's crowded before heading over to Plaza Premium?

 

[jcr]

Plaza Premium may charge for premium alcoholic drinks and shower so perhaps have a drink and shower at the QF lounge first until it's crowded before heading over to Plaza Premium?

Thanks. I won't need a shower as I'm coming from home, and likely only drink beer. Priority is comfort/peace/space.