Qantas International First Lounge
★3.8(487 reviews)AKL
Auckland's top-tier oneworld lounge — for oneworld Emerald members and First Class passengers.
The Qantas International First Lounge is Auckland's top-tier oneworld lounge, on level 2 of the International Terminal. It welcomes premium Qantas and oneworld customers — specifically oneworld Emerald status holders and First Class passengers — making it the most exclusive lounge at AKL by access tier. As a Qantas flagship-style lounge, it's geared towards a calm, refined pre-flight experience: comfortable seating zones, a buffet and bar, and the kind of quieter atmosphere that comes with a higher-tier door policy. For eligible travellers connecting through or departing Auckland on Qantas or a oneworld partner, it's the standout choice. Note that access here is narrower than the Strata Lounge in the same terminal, which admits oneworld Sapphire as well as Priority Pass and DragonPass.
Crowding · quieter
A calm, quiet lounge that's good for focused work before a flight, with power at many seats and a low-noise atmosphere thanks to the higher-tier door policy.
A buffet alongside a bar in the polished Qantas style — hot and cold dishes and lighter bites, with wines, beers and spirits plus coffee, tea and soft drinks. A refined spread to match the lounge's top-tier door policy.
Dietary: Vegetarian options
In the International Terminal on level 2 — follow the airport signage to the Qantas lounge after clearing passport control and security.
- 01Clear passport control and security
- 02Follow airport signage to the Qantas lounge
- 03Head to level 2
- 04Arrive at the Qantas International First Lounge
Landmarks: International Terminal, level 2 · Qantas lounge signage
oneworld EmeraldIncluded: Complimentary snacks · Complimentary cold buffet · Complimentary hot buffet · Complimentary soft drinks · Complimentary house wine and beer · Complimentary liquor
oneworld Emerald Status or First Class Ticket
Flying from AKL without status? These lounges sell day passes:
See bookable lounges at AKLMake the most of it.
Access needs oneworld Emerald status or a First Class ticket — it's the narrowest door policy at AKL.
It's on level 2 of the International Terminal — leave a moment to find it.
If you hold oneworld Sapphire rather than Emerald, use the Strata Lounge in the same terminal instead.
The higher-tier policy keeps it quieter than the contract lounges.
It serves premium Qantas and oneworld customers departing or connecting through Auckland.
Quick answers.
oneworld Emerald status holders and First Class passengers travelling with Qantas or a oneworld partner.
No — this First lounge is for oneworld Emerald and First Class. oneworld Sapphire passengers can use the Strata Lounge in the same terminal.
The International Terminal, level 2, airside after passport control and security.
