Planning to relax or work from the Qantas International Business Lounge before your next flight? Think again.
Qantas has officially announced a full-scale renovation of its international Business Lounge at Sydney Airport, with construction scheduled to begin in October 2025. While the new lounge promises to deliver a larger, more modern space with over 600 seats, stylish interiors, luxury bathrooms, and refreshed dining, the current lounge will be completely closed during the year-long refurbishment.
This closure will affect thousands of business travellers and frequent flyers who rely on the lounge to work, refresh, or unwind before long-haul international flights. A temporary facility below Gate 31 is expected to accommodate a limited number of passengers, but with capacity capped around 150 people, space will be extremely restricted.
What This Means for Our Clients
If you’re booking your Sydney airport transportation through Cars on Demand, here’s what you need to know:
- There will be no reliable business lounge access during the renovation period
- Temporary seating may be limited, and Qantas may restrict access to third-party travellers, invite holders, and partner airline passengers
- You may not be able to rely on the lounge as a workspace, dining spot, or place to wait for boarding
Our Advice: Plan to Arrive Just in Time
Without a lounge to wait in, we recommend timing your arrival for check-in, security, and boarding — not hours earlier. This is especially important for travellers who normally arrive early to make use of lounge services.
When you book an airport transfer in Sydney with Cars on Demand, our dispatch team monitors your flight status in real time and recommends the ideal pick-up time based on traffic, airport check-in guidelines, and terminal congestion.
Why Choose Cars on Demand for Your Sydney Airport Transfers?
Our Sydney airport limo service ensures:
- Efficient door-to-door transportation
- Professional chauffeurs who track your flight in real time
- Fixed pricing with no surge fees
- Luxury vehicles with Wi-Fi and comfort for working on the go
- 24/7 availability across Northern Beaches, CBD, Inner West, and beyond
If the lounge is closed, your car should feel like one — and ours do.
Don’t Wait Around. Travel Smart.
With the Qantas Business Lounge at Sydney Airport out of action until late 2026, your best bet is to keep your schedule tight and your airport transfer in Sydney stress-free.
Book with Cars on Demand, and we’ll help you arrive just in time — relaxed, ready, and without standing in line for a lounge you can’t get into.
Book your Sydney airport limo now