In this Adelaide airport lounges guide we will review every single lounge available to passengers at the airport – from airline and alliance lounges to independent paid-for entry lounges.
Adelaide International airport (IATA code: ADL, ICAO: YPAD) has a single terminal and is the 5th busiest airport in Australia. It is located about 6km west of Adelaide CBD adjacent to the suburb of West Beach.
If you are looking for lounges from major airlines or a paid-for-entry lounge at Adelaide then please read on…
We will explain access rules for each Adelaide lounge. The lounges are also marked by alliance and whether entry is possible by payment, via the Priority Pass or DragonPass annual lounge access programs or directly by American Express Centurion/Platinum cards.
See here for official maps and a virtual tour of the airport terminal.
Adelaide Lounges
- Plaza Premium Lounge (International) [Book]
- Qantas Club Adelaide (Domestic)
- Qantas Chairman Lounge
- Qantas Business Lounge (expected mid-2025)
- Virgin Australia Lounge (Domestic)
- REX Lounge Adelaide
Plaza Premium Lounge (International Departures) Adelaide
[PAID][PRIORITY PASS][DRAGONPASS][AMEX PLATINUM/CENTURION] – Plaza Premium Group has a compact 532m² lounge seating 137 passengers in the international departures wing at Adelaide.
It offers bright, contemporary decor, comfortable seating with a few booth-like seats, free WiFi, a bar with barista coffee, dining area and shower facilities.
Large windows bring in plenty of natural night though views are of the external part of the airport. There is a special wine corridor display after the entrance promoting South Australian wines.
The lounge is available to paying passengers (from A$39 for 1 hour, from A$71 for 2 hours), Priority Pass/DragonPass members and American Express Platinum and Centurion card holders.
Premium passengers of Singapore Airlines and Malaysia Airlines also get access.
The lounge is located in the international departures section past security.
Note, opening hours are morning-only, as follows:
Mon: 0700-1200
Tue: 0530-1100
Wed: 0700-1130
Thu: 0700-1200
Fri: 0700-1130
Sat: 0530-1100
Sun: 0700-1130
Book the Plaza Premium Adelaide lounge at a reduced rate here
Qantas Club Adelaide
[ONEWORLD] – Qantas is currently building a new Qantas Lounge Precinct at Adelaide airport which is due to open in mid-2025. This will see the addition of a new Qantas Business Lounge plus a major refurbishment of the current Qantas Club and Chairman’s Lounge.
The Qantas Club remains open during the construction albeit at reduced footprint. It offers the following facilities: self-service grab & go station, barista coffee, children’s corner, work area with desk spaces, showers and free WiFi. Large windows afford some views of the apron.
Access is granted to the following passengers:
- Business Class and First Class passengers flying Qantas, Emirates, Air New Zealand, Cathay Pacific, Fiji Airways, Qatar Airways.
- Qantas Frequent Flyer Gold/Platinum/Platinum One members.
- Qantas Club members flying on Qantas, Emirates or Jetstar.
- Emirates Skyward Gold/Platinum and iO flying Qantas or Emirates.
- Air New Zealand Airpoints Elite/Gold flying Air New Zealand.
- Alaska Lounge members and Alaska MVP Gold/Gold 75K members.
First and business class passengers on Qantas/Emirates connecting to a domestic flight also get entry.
The Qantas Club is located at Departures level opposite gate 21.
It is open 1 hour before first Qantas departure until last departure.
Qantas Chairman’s Lounge Adelaide
[INVITATION-ONLY] – This small lounge has comfortable partitioned seating, a buffet station and some apron views. It perhaps lacks the exclusive feel of the Chairman’s Lounges in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane.
During the renovation Qantas are directing Platinum members to visit the lounge.
Access is normally only granted to Chairman’s Lounge members (invitation-only) and Emirates iO members.
The Qantas Chairman’s Lounge is located next to the Qantas Club.
Qantas Business Lounge (expected mid-2025)
[ONEWORLD] – As mentioned, Qantas is set to open a new business lounge at Adelaide airport from mid-2025. Here’s a PR digital mock-up of the proposed design:
Virgin Australia Lounge Adelaide
[PAID][AMEX PLATINUM/CENTURION] – This is a mid-sized lounge at 1,097m² in area seating 283 guests. It opened in 2021 following a complete refurbishment and has a fresh, contemporary design. It is flooded by natural light from large floor-to-ceiling windows.
It offers a barista coffee bar which becomes a wine bar in the evening, a wide array of seating and table options in different themed zones, ‘Library’ workspace area, showers and free WiFi.
Access is granted to the following passengers:
- Virgin Australia and Qatar Airways business class passengers
- Virgin Australia Velocity Platinum and Gold members
- Virgin Australia Lounge program members.
- Elite members of Air Canada/Delta/Etihad/Singapore Airlines/South African Airways/United Airlines/Virgin Atlantic flying on Virgin Australia.
- A single entry pass can be purchased for A$65 at-the-door (capacity permitting), open 2 hours before your Virgin Australia flight departure. Child passes (2-17) cost A$45.
- American Express Centurion and Platinum card holders get access when flying Virgin Australia. This is an official benefit of Australian-issued Platinum cards, though we have heard of holders from other countries getting entry.
The lounge is located at domestic departures level opposite gate 15.
Open daily from 60 minutes before first Virgin Australia flight departure until last departure – around 0500-2230.
Regional Express Lounge
[PAID][PRIORITY PASS] – The very compact Rex Lounge is available to business passengers of Australian domestic airline Regional Express. Note that REX went into administration in July 2024 but operations are still ongoing.
The lounge offers light snacks/drinks, a small business station, massage chair, TV and free WiFi. Alcoholic drinks are only made available after 1500. There are no bathroom facilities.
Entrance is granted to passengers who pay the A$33 entrance fee, 50% off for those on Flex fares. The airline also sells an annual Rex Lounge membership for A$329 – this also requires members to give their fingerprints and use a 4 digit access code.
Priority Pass members also get free access.
The Regional Express lounge in Adelaide is located past security at gate 10.
Open 0500-1900 (Mon-Fri), 0500-1330 (Sat) and 0700-1900 (Sun).
Adelaide Airport Lounges Summary
Adelaide Airport Lounges By Numbers: 5 Adelaide airport lounges 5 airside lounges 4 airline lounge 2 Priority Pass lounges 1 DragonPass lounge 1 open access lounge
Which Adelaide airport lounges can be accessed with Priority Pass?
2 lounges only – Plaza Premium Lounge (International Departures) and Rex Lounge.
A$36 credit is currently given to Priority Pass members at the following ADL cafe/restaurants: Precinct / The Pantry / Coopers Ale House.
Thinking about Priority Pass membership? Click here for a special 10% discount which will provide unlimited access to the 2 Adelaide airport lounges and 1,400+ lounges worldwide.
Which Adelaide airport lounges can be accessed with DragonPass?
1 lounge only – Plaza Premium Lounge (International Departures).
Is there an American Express Lounge at Adelaide airport?
There are no American Express lounges at Adelaide Airport.
American Express Platinum and Centurion card holders can get direct access to the Plaza Premium Lounge (International Departures) Adelaide by simply showing their card.
Entrance to the Virgin Australia lounge (domestic) is possible for some Amex Platinum cardholders (depending on country of issue).
Also see our complete guides to Sydney Airport Lounges, Melbourne Airport Lounges and Brisbane Airport Lounges
- First published 26 August 2024.
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