Guide to Lounge Access When Flying Jetstar

As a low-cost carrier, Jetstar doesn’t operate its own lounges. But depending on your ticket type and your Qantas Frequent Flyer membership, you might be able to use another airline’s lounge when flying the budget airline owned by Qantas.

This guide explains how you can get into airport lounges when flying Jetstar…

Jetstar lounge access for Qantas Club members

If you have a Qantas Club membership, you are entitled to access domestic Qantas Club lounges with a same-day Jetstar boarding pass for a domestic flight.

Unfortunately since 1 July 2026, this lounge access no longer extends to Jetstar international flights. Domestic tags of international flights that depart from the international terminal are also excluded (even if you’re just flying from Melbourne to Cairns).

Qantas Club members can still access Qantas international Business Lounges when flying on Qantas-marketed international codeshare flights (i.e. with a “QF” flight number) that are operated by Jetstar. But Qantas codeshare flights on Jetstar are typically more expensive than flights booked directly with Jetstar. So, you should carefully consider whether it’s worth booking the codeshare just to get into the lounge.

Note the terminals and opening times of the Qantas lounges

Note that the Qantas lounge at some airports could be in a different terminal to your Jetstar departure.

Where this is the case, you can still use the Qantas lounge if you don’t mind clearing security twice and walking back to the Jetstar terminal to catch your flight. But if you’re flying domestically out of Melbourne, for example, the Qantas Club in Terminal 1 is a 10-15 minute walk from Terminal 4.

The domestic Qantas lounges in Sydney are in Terminal 3, while Jetstar flies out of Terminal 2. If using the Qantas lounges, make sure you leave enough time to return to Terminal 2 and clear security. (In Sydney, you can save time at Terminal 2 security by using the hidden checkpoint on the ground floor.)

In Perth, Jetstar domestic flights now depart from Terminal 2 which is a 15-minute drive from Terminals 3 and 4 where the Qantas lounges are located. Therefore, accessing the Qantas lounges in Perth is no longer practical when flying Jetstar.

When flying Jetstar from smaller airports such as Hobart, Launceston or Gold Coast, check the Qantas Club opening hours. These lounges might only open prior to Qantas flight departures, and could be closed when your Jetstar flight leaves. But if there is a Qantas Club and it’s open, you’re welcome to use it with a Jetstar domestic boarding pass.

The usual Qantas Club guesting rules apply. You can bring one guest with you into the lounge, who must also be flying with Jetstar, Qantas or another eligible partner airline that day.

Jetstar lounge access for Qantas Gold, Platinum & Platinum One frequent flyers

Qantas Frequent Flyer members with Gold or higher status receive complimentary Qantas Club membership. With this, Qantas Gold, Platinum and Platinum One frequent flyers can access domestic Qantas Club lounges when flying Jetstar.

This access extends to Jetstar international flights – but again, only if you’re booked on a Qantas-marketed “QF” codeshare. This is the same policy that applies for paid-up Qantas Club members.

Additionally, Qantas Platinum and Platinum One frequent flyers can use Qantas domestic Business Lounges when flying Jetstar. This benefit applies both before departure and on arrival at the destination.

Qantas Platinum frequent flyers can also use Qantas international First Lounges when flying on international Jetstar-operated codeshare flights booked through Qantas under the “QF” flight number. A domestic tag flight departing from an international terminal counts, too.

Platinum One members get access to the Qantas international First Lounges, too, when flying Jetstar. As an exception, Platinum One members aren’t required to book a “QF” codeshare flight to enjoy lounge access with Jetstar international flights.

Jetstar lounge access benefits for Qantas Frequent Flyer members do not extend to Oneworld Sapphire and Emerald frequent flyers from other Oneworld airlines.

Qantas complimentary lounge invitations

If you have a Complimentary Lounge Invitation from Qantas, you can use this to access a domestic Qantas Club prior to a Jetstar domestic flight. You must link your lounge invitation to your flight booking at least 24 hours before departure.

Complimentary Lounge invitations are offered to Qantas Silver frequent flyers, Points Club members and as a benefit with certain credit cards.

Qantas domestic lounge locations

Qantas operates lounges at the following airports served by Jetstar:

Airport	Qantas lounges available	Lounge location/s
Adelaide (ADL)	Qantas Club & Domestic Business Lounge	Domestic terminal
Auckland (AKL)	International Business Lounge	International terminal Note: No access for Jetstar NZ domestic flights
Brisbane (BNE)	Qantas Club, Domestic Business Lounge & International Business Lounge	Domestic & international terminals
Cairns (CNS)	Qantas Club	Domestic terminal (can access when flying JQ international, but need to change terminal)
Canberra (CBR)	Qantas Club & Domestic Business Lounge	Domestic terminal
Darwin (DRW)	Qantas Club	Domestic terminal (can access before clearing immigration when flying JQ international, if open)
Gold Coast (OOL)	Qantas Club	Domestic terminal (can access before clearing immigration when flying JQ international, if open)
Hobart (HBA)	Qantas Club	Domestic terminal
Launceston (LST)	Qantas Regional Lounge	Domestic terminal
Mackay (MKY)	Qantas Regional Lounge	Domestic terminal
Melbourne (MEL)	Qantas Club, Domestic Business Lounge, International Business Lounge, International First Lounge	Terminal 1 (domestic) & Terminal 2 (international) Note: Jetstar domestic flights depart Terminal 4
Perth (PER)	Qantas Club, Domestic Business Lounge & International Business Lounge	Terminal 4 (domestic) & Terminal 3 (international) Note: Jetstar flights depart Terminal 2 (domestic) & Terminal 1 (international)
Singapore (SIN)	International Business Lounge & International First Lounge	Terminal 1
Sydney (SYD)	Qantas Club, Domestic Business Lounge, International Business Lounge, International First Lounge	Terminal 3 (domestic) & Terminal 1 (international) Note: Jetstar domestic flights depart Terminal 2
Townsville (TSV)	Qantas Club	Domestic terminal
Wellington (WLG)	International Business Lounge	International terminal Note: No access for Jetstar NZ domestic flights

See the Qantas website for more details about lounge locations and opening hours. Also note that a dress code applies when entering domestic Qantas Club lounges.

Lounge access for Jetstar Business Max passengers

Jetstar customers who’ve purchased a Business Class ticket with a Max bundle can also enjoy lounge access at selected international airports, as listed on the Jetstar website. This includes at three airports – Bali, Bangkok and Phuket – where Qantas does not operate its own lounge.

This benefit only applies with Business Max fares, and not regular Jetstar Business fares.

Other airport lounge access methods

Even if you don’t qualify for lounge access through one of the above methods, you may still be able to enjoy the lounge before your Jetstar flight through Priority Pass.

Priority Pass offers paid subscriptions. Alternatively, you might be able to get free visits through your credit card.

Alternatively, some lounges sell one-off entry at the door. You may even be able to get a cheaper rate by purchasing access through LoungePair, which also offers generous discounts to AFF Silver, Gold & Platinum members. No memberships are required to purchase a one-time lounge access pass from LoungePair.