Qantas International Business LoungeSydney Airport (SYD)
★2.8(152 reviews)SYD · Terminal 1 · airside
Qantas's main Sydney business lounge is closed for a full rebuild. Here is the temporary lounge you use instead, and what the new one promises.
The Qantas International Business Lounge in Sydney is mid-rebuild: the main Level 3 lounge closed on 8 December 2025, and a temporary lounge opened in late December 2025. The temporary lounge is airside on Departures Level 2, entered from the terminal near Gate 24, opposite the Plaza Premium Lounge. It opens daily from 05:00 to 22:00, and Qantas lists barista coffee, lounge dining, refreshments and Wi-Fi. Australian Frequent Flyer puts its capacity at about 150, and at peak times Qantas has directed some customers to partner lounges, including Air New Zealand's and Plaza Premium. On 28 August 2026 the Qantas CEO said the new lounge will open in time for the 2026 peak season, brought forward from early 2027. Executive Traveller reports it will have an outdoor terrace of about 150 m², a U-shaped bar, about 30% more seats and a Neil Perry show kitchen. Our view: the temporary lounge does the basics, but for a long-haul departure the new lounge is the one worth waiting for.
Crowding · busy
Fine for emails over a coffee with the lounge Wi-Fi, but the temporary space is busy at peak times, so it is not the place for a long work session.
Qantas lists barista coffee, lounge dining and refreshments for the temporary lounge. It covers a meal and a coffee before your flight, but the bigger dining offer, including a Neil Perry show kitchen, is planned for the new lounge.
After passport control and security in Terminal 1, stay on Departures Level 2 and head toward Gate 24. The temporary lounge entrance is in the terminal near Gate 24, opposite the Plaza Premium Lounge.
- 01Clear passport control and security in Terminal 1
- 02Stay on Departures Level 2
- 03Walk toward Gate 24
- 04Enter the temporary Qantas lounge opposite Plaza Premium
Landmarks: Gate 24 · Plaza Premium Lounge
ℹ Airside - Terminal 1, Departures Level 2, near Gate 24 (temporary lounge while the main lounge is rebuilt).
oneworld Sapphire & EmeraldQantas Platinum One, Platinum and Gold Frequent Flyers
Included: Complimentary snacks · Complimentary cold buffet · Complimentary hot buffet · Complimentary soft drinks · Complimentary house wine and beer · Complimentary liquor · Complimentary full bar
Qantas Platinum One, Platinum and Gold Frequent Flyers
Flying from SYD without status? These lounges sell day passes:
Qantas International Business Lounge tips
Do not head for the old Level 3 lounge: the temporary lounge is on Departures Level 2 near Gate 24.
At peak times Qantas may direct you to a partner lounge such as Air New Zealand's or Plaza Premium.
Flying Jetstar internationally? From 1 July 2026, Gold, Platinum and Qantas Club members get no Qantas lounge access on those flights.
Platinum and Platinum One members can use the Qantas International First Lounge instead.
The lounge opens at 05:00, in time for the early-morning departures.
Qantas International Business Lounge: frequently asked questions
While the main lounge is rebuilt, the Qantas International Business Lounge operates as a temporary lounge airside on Departures Level 2 of Terminal 1, entered near Gate 24 and opposite Plaza Premium.
Yes. The main lounge closed on 8 December 2025 for a full rebuild. On 28 August 2026 the Qantas CEO said the new lounge will open in time for the 2026 peak season, brought forward from early 2027.
It is a smaller stopgap with barista coffee, lounge dining, refreshments and Wi-Fi. Australian Frequent Flyer puts its capacity at about 150, and at peak times Qantas sends some customers to partner lounges.
Daily from 05:00 to 22:00.
Qantas Platinum One, Platinum and Gold Frequent Flyers, oneworld Sapphire members, oneworld International Business Class customers and Qantas Club members. Priority Pass is not accepted.
Executive Traveller reports an outdoor terrace of about 150 m², a U-shaped bar, about 30% more seats and a Neil Perry show kitchen.
