We visited the Qantas Business Lounge at Singapore Changi Airport Terminal 1 on a December 2025 evening, ahead of an overnight departure as part of our trip to the United States.
This is a lounge I’ve returned to multiple times over the years, and it has stayed consistently solid at Singapore Changi Airport. The food is good, the bar is properly run, and there’s enough seating and space that it rarely feels very crowded, even at busier times when there are multiple Qantas flights.
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Location and access
The Qantas Business Lounge is located in Terminal 1, airside, near the SATS Premier Lounge and the British Airways Lounge. Once you clear immigration, it is well signposted and easy to find.
Opening hours vary by day, which is worth flagging upfront. On Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, the lounge is open from 2.30pm to 1am. On Tuesdays, Fridays and Sundays, it operates from 8am to 10.15am, then reopens from 2.30pm to 1am. These hours do change occasionally due to flight timings, so it is best to double-check the official Qantas site before heading over.
Access follows standard oneworld lounge rules. Though from my understanding, there are some exceptions, such as with Emirates. You can check out the lounge access rules here.
Layout
Reception
After getting past the reception, you walk down a short entry corridor before the lounge opens up. We visited in the latter half of December 2025, so the Christmas tree was put up on display, which added a very nice festive flair.
From the entrance of the lounge, the layout is immediately clear. The bar sits to the right, the main dining area is straight ahead, and a larger seating zone extends to the left.
Dining area
The dining area is straight ahead from the reception, and it is a good place to start if you are hungry.
This section is fairly large, with ample seating and windows overlooking the departure hall below. It is bright during the day and still pleasant in the evening.
Seating here is a mix of dining tables and sofa chairs. It is comfortable for meals, but less ideal for working, as there are no power sockets here at all.
Showers are located towards the far end of this dining area, tucked away from the main traffic flow, which I will come back to later.
Seating area
If you were to turn left at the entrance, the lounge opens into a much larger seating zone. The washrooms are located at the start of this section. Beyond that, the lounge expands into multiple different sections.
This area is clearly designed with longer stays in mind. There are lots of armchairs, quieter corners, and significantly more power outlets compared to the dining area. While there are not many traditional desk setups, it still works well for getting some work done on a laptop.
This is the part of the lounge I usually gravitate towards once I am done eating.
As you enter this part of the lounge, there is an inner section where there are even more armchair-style seats. You can find charging ports on most seats here.
If you prefer, you can always sit by the area with floor-to-ceiling windows for natural light during the day.
Overall, there were lots of seating options available depending on whether you prefer to dine, work, or rest.
Food and drinks
Food here is a mix of buffet and made-to-order options. The buffet begins with cold items like salads and fruits.
There is also a made-to-order menu, with dishes prepared upon request. The menu rotates from time to time, although I am not sure how frequently it changes. When we visited, the signature seafood laksa and nasi goreng (with chicken, snake bean and egg) were available.
For the nasi goreng, the rice was already pre-cooked, so the chef reheated it and added the chicken, snake bean and egg.
Frankly, this was better than expected. We tried the laksa and the nasi goreng, and the laksa stood out as something a bit different from the usual lounge rendition. It was slightly sweeter than I’m used to, but still enjoyable.
Towards the end of the dining area, a hot buffet selection can be found. It generally appears to stay largely consistent throughout the day. Do not expect much menu changes between lunch and dinner, but the quality is generally solid.
When we visited, the following were on the hot buffet menu: massaman beef curry, Jasmine rice, roasted cauliflower, pasta with roasted vegetable, and roasted tomato & capsicum soup.
There were a few desserts available. On our visit, the chocolate brownie, creme caramel, sago with coconut cream and mango, and the strawberry cheesecake were on the menu.
Later in the afternoon, a trolley made its way around the lounge with freshly prepared snacks, including french fries, spring rolls, and har gow.
Moving onto the drinks. The bar is located near reception and is one of the lounge’s highlights. You can order barista-made coffee, cocktails, wine, and spirits here, and service was efficient during my visit.
There is also a separate self-serve drinks area within the main seating zone, offering wine, soft drinks, and a coffee machine. It is convenient, but obviously if you could, just go to the bar for a better drinks selection.
Amenities
Showers are located at the far end of the dining area. The rooms were spacious and clean, and there was no wait during my visit. Toiletries were provided, including Li’Tya shower gel and shampoo, which is consistent with what you’ll find in Qantas lounges in Australia.
Washrooms are located just after the reception area, beside the main seating area.
There is no dedicated business centre however. If you need to print documents, you will need to email them to the reception staff, who can assist.
Concluding thoughts
The Qantas Business Lounge at Changi Terminal 1 continues to hold up well. The food and beverage offering is consistently good, the bar is a genuine highlight, and the lounge handles passenger volumes comfortably. If you’re hopping between oneworld lounges at Changi, this one is still well worth a visit.
