Here is Singapore Airlines’ all-new Melbourne lounge
Travellers can bid farewell to ‘the dungeon’ as SQ heads upstairs.
By David Flynn, June 18 2026
Singapore Airlines is set to open a swish new SilverKris Lounge at Melbourne Airport before the year is out, and 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.
Singapore Airlines' all-new Melbourne business class lounge.
The new SilverKris Lounge is now being built on the third floor of the T2 international terminal, above Gate 10 – adjacent to the Emirates Lounge and on the same floor as the Qantas First Lounge and the independent Marhaba Lounge.
In fact, this space was 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.
(So where is the Aspire Lounge going? A spokesperson 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.")
With a footprint of around 750m2, the new digs are estimated to be 30% larger than the current SilverKris Lounge and able to seat more than 170 travellers – 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' all-new Melbourne SilverKris lounge.
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.
Singapore Airlines' all-new Melbourne SilverKris lounge.
And we have to say, Melbourne's new Singapore Airlines lounge looks effortlessly stylish without being ‘shouty’.
In this render below, you can see a mix of solo chairs and semi-private work pods.
Singapore Airlines' all-new Melbourne business class lounge.
The tables between those chairs will sport benchtop wireless charging points plus AC and USB-C outlets.
The dining room of the business class lounge will feature a live kitchen, just like Singapore Airlines’ Perth and Changi lounges, for a solid upgrade to the pre-flight experience enjoyed by premium travellers and frequent flyers.
Singapore Airlines' all-new Melbourne business class lounge.
The U-shaped 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' all-new Melbourne business class lounge.
The first class section, as you’d expect, offers a more intimate, à la carte dining experience.
Singapore Airlines' all-new Melbourne first class lounge.
Singapore Airlines' all-new Melbourne first class lounge.
Another view of the new first class lounge reveals banquette seating – with the batik motif woven into the nooks – and, down by the window, those signature wingback chairs.
Singapore Airlines' all-new Melbourne first class lounge.
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.
Also on the door list: Virgin Australia Velocity Beyond, Gold, Platinum and Platinum Plus members departing on Singapore Airlines flights.
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
Singapore Airlines - The PPS Club
20 Apr 2015
Total posts 36
This upgrade cannot come quick enough. The current lounge must be the worst SQ lounge in the world.
Virgin Australia - Velocity Rewards
24 Jan 2018
Total posts 869
Absolutely, it feels more like a nomadic 'pop-up' lounge.
06 Feb 2021
Total posts 73
No way. You should try the third party one they use in Milan......
17 Nov 2023
Total posts 74
Maybe I won't need to go to the ANZ lounge any more when I'm travelling on SQ ...
Virgin Australia - Velocity Rewards
24 Jan 2018
Total posts 869
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
Total posts 614
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!
Qantas - Qantas Frequent Flyer
06 Oct 2016
Total posts 195
That does look good, my next SQ isn't until January, though.
I ready dreading my next 2 flights and the QF dungeon, I know Qantas is supposed to be going T2, but 2027
30 Jun 2025
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I am usually flying Air NZ from MEL. It's often a bit crowded and have often wondered about trying SIA lounge. However, flew MEL-SIN flying Business recently. It is. The. Worst. Lounge. Internationally. Ever. That's all.....welcome the new one for sure.
Qantas - Qantas Frequent Flyer
05 Oct 2016
Total posts 163
Notice how QF keeps talking about it for the media and the cameras and the attention but still you wait, and wait, and wait again. First announced in Feb 2023 and nowhere in sight.
Meanwhile, SQ announces their upgrade in Nov 2025, for 'late 26 early 27' and then before you know it, it's nearly here - fast tracked for Sep 26, less than a year later in all it's glory. Well done.
24 Aug 2011
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QF claim to be waiting for the new extension to move into but, as you say, we have heard that before. Last time, we were told they planned to build new lounge atop the extension between T1 and T2 (swing-gates) but nothing came of that.
It will be interesting to see exactly what they do when they come to eventually doing a new lounge. They will no longer operate any First Class services from MEL by the end of the year and it seems PS non-stops may now also not happen from MEL. I wonder if the new larger lounge may also mean the end of the F Lounge.
That doesn't mean there wouldn't be a Platinum section in the new lounge but there would be significant savings given a combined lounge area would mean only a single kitchen and single reception. Also it it was a Platinum Lounge rather than F Lounge, items such as spa area can also be ditched. The accountants at Mascot will love it!
29 Apr 2026
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Agreed that this seems like a likely scenario but I do hope that they keep the first class lounge it’s a really nice spot but I can see with first being removed from Melbourne they just build a Melbourne International Lounge
QFF
12 Apr 2013
Total posts 1617
I am jealous - why SQ lounge moving out of dungeon and not QF???
American Airlines - AAdvantage
13 Jul 2015
Total posts 277
I liked the House lounge, was a nice change from the Qantas dungeon.. and now that's gone as well (temporary lounges are never good). Singapore lounge looks fantastic though.
Jetstar Airways - Qantas Frequent Flyer
03 Jul 2018
Total posts 61
Looks very classy but a tad boring. What's wrong with a splash of colour to add to the excitement of the beginning of an adventure? The other thing about colour is that it acts to distract the eye from the clutter that comes with a full lounge.
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