The Centurion Lounge (MEL)
The Centurion Lounge is an airside lounge (after security) in Terminal 2 at Melbourne Airport (MEL), Melbourne. It's open 6 AM – 10 PM daily. It's part of American Express Centurion Lounges. Cards that get you in include the Amex Platinum Australia, Amex Explorer Australia and Amex Qantas Ultimate Australia. Travelers rate it 2.6 out of 5 (9 reviews). Amenities include hot meals, alcohol, wi-fi, snacks and business center.
How to get into The Centurion Lounge
The rules each network publishes for this lounge.
Card Members must present a valid American Express Platinum Card or eligibility code, a boarding pass showing a confirmed reservation for a departing flight on the same day, on any carrier, and a government-issued I.D. Card Members must arrive within 3 hours of their departing flight.
Guests: Platinum Personal, Platinum Business and Additional and Employee Platinum Card Members may bring one (1) guest, and Corporate Platinum Card Members may bring up to two (2) guests into The Centurion Lounge. Children 17 years of age and younger have complimentary access to The Centurion Lounge. For any additional guests over the limit of complimentary guest(s), there is an AUD$65 fee for each guest 18 and over. For full terms and conditions click the links below. All guests must be travelling on the same flight as the Card Member.
Credit cards that get you into The Centurion Lounge
From our card catalog. Visit limits and guest fees are the card's own.
- Amex Platinum Australiavia Centurion · 1 free guest
- Amex Explorer Australiavia Centurion · 2 visits per year · No free guests
- Amex Qantas Ultimate Australiavia Centurion · 2 entries per year, ends 15 February 2027 · No free guests
- Amex Platinumvia Centurion · Guests $50 each (2 free after $75k a year in spend)
- Amex Centurionvia Centurion · 2 free guests
- Amex Business Platinumvia Centurion · Guests $50 each (2 free after $75k a year in spend)
- Amex Business Centurionvia Centurion · 2 free guests
- Amex Delta SkyMiles Reservevia Centurion · when flying Delta, flight booked with a U.S. Amex card · Guests $50 each
- Amex Delta SkyMiles Reserve Businessvia Centurion · when flying Delta, flight booked with a U.S. Amex card · Guests $50 each
- Amex Platinum Canadavia Centurion · unlimited; 1 complimentary guest on the same flight, additional guests US$50 · 1 free guest
Amenities
The Centurion Lounge: common questions
Where is The Centurion Lounge at MEL?
In Terminal 2, after security. After the terminal 2 security checkpoint and passport control, take the escalator near gate 9A down.
What are The Centurion Lounge's opening hours?
Every day: 6 AM – 10 PM (local time).
How do I get into The Centurion Lounge?
American Express: Card Members must present a valid American Express Platinum Card or eligibility code, a boarding pass showing a confirmed reservation for a departing flight on the same day, on any carrier, and a government-issued I.D. Card Members must arrive within 3 hours of their departing flight.
Which credit cards get you into The Centurion Lounge?
Amex Platinum Australia, Amex Explorer Australia, Amex Qantas Ultimate Australia, Amex Platinum, Amex Centurion, Amex Business Platinum and 7 more. Card terms decide guests and visit limits.
Can I bring a guest into The Centurion Lounge?
American Express: Platinum Personal, Platinum Business and Additional and Employee Platinum Card Members may bring one (1) guest, and Corporate Platinum Card Members may bring up to two (2) guests into The Centurion Lounge. Children 17 years of age and younger have complimentary access to The Centurion Lounge. For any additional guests over the limit of complimentary guest(s), there is an AUD$65 fee for each guest 18 and over. For full terms and conditions click the links below. All guests must be travelling on the same flight as the Card Member.
Does The Centurion Lounge have showers?
It doesn't list showers. Other lounges at the airport may have them.
From the networks' own lounge directories, last refreshed 2026-11-04. Photos belong to the lounge networks. Rules, hours and guest fees change, and lounges can turn people away when full, so check before you go.