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# Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD) — Lounge directory

## Lounges

- [Air New Zealand Lounge](/airports/syd/lounge/air-new-zealand-lounge.md) — T1 · worth-it · open: Air New Zealand's T1 flagship near Gate 59, with showers and barista coffee. Airline and Star Alliance access only — not on live Priority Pass.
- [Centurion Lounge](/airports/syd/lounge/centurion-lounge.md) — T1 · worth-it · open: Amex-only Centurion Lounge near Gates 50-63, with shower suites. Not Priority Pass. Closed 6-19 October 2026. Hours 06:00-21:00, 22:00 in daylight saving.
- [Emirates Lounge](/airports/syd/lounge/emirates-lounge.md) — T1 · depends · open: Useful for eligible Emirates passengers, but the split 04:00-07:20 / 16:10-20:15 schedule makes it irrelevant outside Emirates banks.
- [Plaza Premium Lounge Arrivals](/airports/syd/lounge/plaza-premium-lounge-arrivals.md) — T1 · depends · open: Landside Plaza Premium inside Aerotel at Arrivals B. Live Priority Pass, LoungeKey and DragonPass. 06:00-20:00, 2-hour cap, showers extra.
- [Plaza Premium Lounge Departures](/airports/syd/lounge/plaza-premium-lounge.md) — T1 · depends · open: Airside Plaza Premium opposite Gates 25-26. Live Priority Pass, LoungeKey and DragonPass; 2-hour PP cap. Showers cost extra. Walk-up listed from AUD$73 — confirm live.
- [Qantas International Business Lounge](/airports/syd/lounge/qantas-international-business-lounge.md) — T1 · depends · open: Permanent International Business Lounge closed until early 2027. Eligible guests use the temporary Gate 24 room; peaks may be sent to another lounge.
- [Qantas International First Lounge](/airports/syd/lounge/qantas-international-first-lounge.md) — T1 · worth-it · open: Qantas International First on the T1 mezzanine, 05:00-22:00. Use this when eligible rather than the temporary Gate 24 Business room.
- [Singapore Airlines SilverKris Lounge](/airports/syd/lounge/singapore-airlines-silverkris-lounge.md) — T1 · depends · open: SilverKris near Gate 59. Still 05:00-18:00 through 3 October 2026; later closing from 4 October. Not Priority Pass.
- [SkyTeam Lounge](/airports/syd/lounge/skyteam-lounge.md) — T1 · worth-it · open: 140-seat SkyTeam room at Gate 24 with showers and a live kitchen. Split daily hours — it is closed mid-afternoon. Not on live Priority Pass.
- [The House](/airports/syd/lounge/the-house.md) — T1 · worth-it · open: Aspire's T1 paid lounge before Gate 50. Live PP/LoungeKey/DragonPass (3h, AUD$20 shower upgrade) and Executive Lounges tickets at AUD$36/56/75.
- [Rex Lounge](/airports/syd/lounge/rex-lounge.md) — T2 · depends · open: Live PP/LoungeKey lounge at T2 Gate G2. Rex check-in and departures are at T3 until late 2026, so this room is mainly useful to T2 (Virgin/Jetstar) cardholders right now.
- [Virgin Australia Lounge](/airports/syd/lounge/virgin-australia-lounge.md) — T2 · depends · open: The relevant T2 choice for eligible Virgin Australia flyers, open only around the carrier's flight schedule.
- [Qantas Club](/airports/syd/lounge/qantas-club.md) — T3 · depends · open: The standard T3 Qantas lounge for members and eligible status holders.
- [Qantas Domestic Business Lounge](/airports/syd/lounge/qantas-domestic-business-lounge.md) — T3 · depends · open: The premium Qantas domestic option at T3 for eligible business-class and elite passengers.