Here is Singapore Airlines’ all-new Melbourne lounge
Travellers can bid farewell to ‘the dungeon’ as SQ heads upstairs.
By David Flynn, June 12 2026
Singapore Airlines is set to open a swish new SilverKris Lounge at Melbourne Airport, and these leaked images show it might just be Melbourne’s best business class lounge.
As previously reported by Executive Traveller, Singapore Airlines is moving out of the downstairs ‘dungeon’ lounge level and into a larger, light-filled location with views over the airfield.
A sneak peek at Singapore Airlines' new Melbourne lounge.
Mode Design.
Mode Design.
Melbourne’s new SilverKris Lounge – due to open before the year is out – has been shaped by Mode Design, which also worked on SQ’s Perth lounge.
Earlier this week, the Mode website’s Portfolio section was updated to proudly showcase its work on Singapore Airlines’ new Melbourne lounge, complete with a set of detailed renders.
That page was very quickly taken offline (we suspect Mode received an urgent phone call from SQ), but not before Executive Traveller saved the images and details.
So here’s what we know about the all-new Singapore Airlines SilverKris Lounge at Melbourne Airport.
Singapore Airlines has taken over the space previously occupied by the Aspire Lounge, which began life as Etihad Airways’ lush premium lounge before being rebranded to The House.
The original Etihad Lounge at Melbourne Airport.
This puts its new location up on Level 2, adjacent to the Emirates Lounge and on the same floor as the Qantas First Lounge and the independent Marhaba Lounge.
(So where is the Aspire Lounge going? A spokeperson for Aspire parent Swissport tells Executive Traveller its lounge "will be temporarily relocating within Melbourne Airport, ahead of the opening of our brand new lounge later next year.")
As you can see, the original Etihad Lounge made full use of its panoramic view above Gates 11 and 15 to the outside world.
The original Etihad Lounge at Melbourne Airport.
With a footprint of around 750m2, it’s estimated to be some 30% larger than the current SilverKris Lounge, alleviating crowding ahead of each of the five daily flights to Singapore.
This provides ample room for Singapore Airlines to retain separate business and first class wings – you can spy the marbled entry to the first class section at the entrance to the lounge (which is adorned with the airline's signature batik floral motif).
Singapore Airlines' new Melbourne lounge.
Mode Design.
Mode Design.
The new lounge continues the refinement of SQ’s familiar Home Away from Home theme, with distinct residential-themed zones for relaxing, dining and working.
Visitors to the Singapore Airlines SilverKris Lounges at Perth, London and of course Changi T3 and T2, will know what to expect.
And we have to say, Melbourne's new Singapore Airlines lounge looks effortlessly stylish without being ‘shouty’.
Singapore Airlines' new Melbourne lounge.
Mode Design.
Mode Design.
In this render above, you can see a mix of solo chairs and semi-private work pods.
The tables between those chairs will sport benchtop wireless charging points plus AC and USB-C outlets.
Another view reveals banquette seating – with the batik motif woven into the nooks – and, down by the window, those signature wingback chairs.
Singapore Airlines' new Melbourne lounge.
Mode Design.
Mode Design.
The horsehoe bar will certainly become a gathering point for socially-minded travellers – and why not start your journey to Singapore with a Singapore Sling?
Singapore Airlines' new Melbourne lounge.
Mode Design.
Mode Design.
The dining room will feature the same open kitchen as Singapore Airlines’ Perth and Changi lounges, for a solid upgrade to the pre-flight experience enjoyed by premium travellers and frequent flyers.
Singapore Airlines' new Melbourne lounge.
Mode Design.
Mode Design.
And remember, this is not just for Singapore Airlines passengers – the lounge will also be available to business class passengers and Gold-grade frequent flyers on Star Alliance airlines such as Air India, Air New Zealand, Thai Airways, Turkish Airlines, and United Airlines.
This new SilverKris Lounge will open well before the peak Christmas travel season (some online reports cite an opening date of September, although this has yet to be confirmed) and from what we’ve seen, this is going to become Melbourne Airport’s best business class lounge.
24 Aug 2011
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As I understand it, this is the first of many lounge moves over the next 3-5 years. As part of the current T2 redevelopment and expansion, it appears that all the lower level (dungeon) lounges will close with the space being used to improve arrival facilities on that level. This means other lounges on that level such as QF Business, Amex and Plaza Premium and, I assume NZ which is a level lower again, will all be relocated...not before time
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20 Apr 2015
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This upgrade cannot come quick enough. The current lounge must be the worst SQ lounge in the world.
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24 Jan 2018
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Absolutely, it feels more like a nomadic 'pop-up' lounge.
17 Nov 2023
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Maybe I won't need to go to the ANZ lounge any more when I'm travelling on SQ ...
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24 Jan 2018
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Great read, proving nothing escapes Squire Flynn's eye. Mind you, the original Etihad Lounge was pretty darn good, so trust SQ to up the ante in style and class. Can't wait to try it.
20 Nov 2015
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Wow, what a beautiful lounge. Agreed, this will easily the best business class lounge at MEL T2! And with SQ departures from 6AM to 11:35PM it should be pretty much wide open for all the other Star Alliance airline flights too. The NZ lounge is about to become a bit of a 'ghost town' except for people who don't know better, which IMHO is sadly most people!
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