Can I exit the airport after transiting to Melbourne F lounge

[kiwitripper64]

Hi all
I will be flying SIN-MEL-AKL. Land in MEL at around 6am and dept at 12.
So, can I transit to the lounge and have breakfast, then leave the airport around 10, meet a friend for coffee, then go back through immigration?

 

[Austman]

Not easily. You need a good reason to exit from the international airside departures area.

I have managed it once in SYD.

You can of course exit from the international arrivals first and return later.

 

[TheInsider]

Border Force will not be happy if you do this and the airline will make you take your bags with you most likely.

 

[kermatu]

I have seen people allowed to leave when flights have lengthy delays, but it's been orchestrated with the airline / lounge staff. Yours would be calculated and just for convenience. I'd not risk it or bother. If meeting friend is important then exit fully, meet earlier then re-enter as Austman suggests. As long as you are entitled to enter Australia, I believe that'd be OK.

 

[kiwitripper64]

Thanks everyone
Sounds like too hard basket, so a long shower, a walk and another champagne

 

[kermatu]

Thanks everyone
Sounds like too hard basket, so a long shower, a walk and another champagne

There are worse places to be for a few hours. Don't forget to try and book a massage too as soon as you arrive.