Exploring the airline lounges at Sydney Airport's International Terminal

For business travellers with time to spare before their flight, airport lounges offer a comfortable and exclusive space to rest, work, or refresh. Serving as a peaceful escape from busy terminals, lounges enhance the travel experience by providing access to premium dining options, high-speed WiFi, dedicated workspaces, and amenities like showers and spa services.

In this blog, we explore the airline lounge facilities available at Sydney Airport’s International Terminal, including those operated by Qantas, Air New Zealand, Singapore Airlines, and Emirates.

 

Qantas International First Lounge

The Qantas International First Lounge in Sydney offers a sophisticated retreat with floor-to-ceiling windows that flood the space with natural light, comfortable lounges and armchairs, and vintage touches like flight departure flipper boards.

Customers travelling in the first cabin can pre-book spa treatments at the Qantas x LaGaia spa, while other eligible customers can inquire upon arrival.

With eight shower suites available, travellers can easily refresh before their flight.

Customers can enjoy a la carte dining with seasonal menus designed by Neil Perry, Creative Director of Food, Beverage, and Service at Qantas. These menus are complemented by premium Australian wines, beer, spirits, and barista-made coffee. The lounge offers various workspaces, including semi-private desks and private business suites, with photocopying and printing facilities.

 

Qantas International Business Lounge

The Qantas International Business Lounge in Sydney caters to customers travelling in the business cabin and frequent flyers.

The lounge features a central area with reception desks and extending wings, various seating options, and large windows illuminating the space with natural light.

Shower suites are also available and customers can enjoy generous buffet-style dining with a self-serve bar featuring premium Australian wines, beer, spirits and barista-made coffee.

 

Air New Zealand Koru International Lounge

Air New Zealand’s flagship International Lounge in Australia provides a haven for travellers. The modern interior, designed by the award-winning global architectural firm Gensler, features a relaxing colour palette with tailored seating zones for relaxation, refreshment, and productivity, as well as dedicated children’s play areas.

Dining options include a self-serve buffet, food theatre station where food is prepared by a resident chef, barista-made coffee and a bar offering a selection of New Zealand wines and beers.

Additional amenities such as showers with towels and hairdryers ensure travellers can refresh before their flights. Quiet nooks and printing facilities ensure a comfortable and functional environment for travellers to work while waiting for their flight.

 

Emirates Business Class and First Class Lounge

The Emirates Business Class and First Class Lounge in Sydney offers comfort, functionality, and premium service. Styled with hues reflecting the UAE’s deserts, the lounge provides comfortable seating, tarmac views, dining tables, lounging areas, and shower suites.

Guests can dine buffet-style on a variety of hot and cold dishes, with self-serve beverage stations featuring premium selections. The Business Centre provides a quiet workspace with desktop computer terminals and power outlets.

 

Information on this page is sourced from third party sources. While effort is taken to verify the accuracy of this information, CTM recommends that travellers seek independent advice and/or information from their CTM travel consultant, CTM travel tools, or direct from their chosen travel suppliers relating to the status of supplier services, schedules and eligibility as information may change regularly.