Air New Zealand International Lounge
★4.4(2,924 reviews)AKL · -
Air New Zealand's Auckland flagship — Star Alliance Gold or Business Class, with a Kiwi-inspired design.
The Air New Zealand International Lounge is the home carrier's flagship lounge at Auckland Airport, in the International Terminal on the 2nd floor. It welcomes Star Alliance Gold status holders and Business Class passengers flying Air New Zealand or a Star Alliance partner, and also accepts oneworld Sapphire passengers and oneworld Business Class travellers. The design is contemporary but distinctly Kiwi, with warm wooden accents, subtle Māori-inspired artwork and a serene feel. Floor-to-ceiling windows flood the space with natural light and look out over the tarmac, while the layout mixes plush armchairs, sleek workstations and cosy nooks. Lighting is soft and ambient with focused task lighting in the work areas, and noise levels stay low — gentle background music and hushed conversation — making it good for both relaxing and getting some work done before a long-haul departure. Facilities include showers, a bar and a buffet.
Crowding · busy at peak
A calm, work-friendly lounge with sleek workstations, task lighting and low noise levels — good for focused work or a video call before departure.
A buffet alongside a bar, in the relaxed Air New Zealand style — hot and cold dishes and lighter bites, with wines, beers and spirits plus coffee, tea and soft drinks. Expect a focus on New Zealand produce and wines.
Dietary: Vegetarian options
In the International Terminal on the 2nd floor — follow the airport signage to the Air New Zealand lounge after clearing passport control and security.
- 01Clear passport control and security
- 02Follow airport signage to the Air New Zealand lounge
- 03Head to the 2nd floor
- 04Arrive at the Air New Zealand International Lounge
Landmarks: International Terminal, 2nd floor · Air New Zealand lounge signage
ℹ 2,-
Star Alliance Gold
oneworld Sapphire & EmeraldIncluded: Complimentary cold buffet · Complimentary hot buffet · Complimentary soft drinks · Complimentary full bar
Star Alliance Gold Status or Business Class Ticket
Flying from AKL without status? These lounges sell day passes:
See bookable lounges at AKLMake the most of it.
Access needs Star Alliance Gold status or a Business Class ticket — there's no pay-in or Priority Pass entry.
It's on the 2nd floor of the International Terminal — leave a few minutes to find it.
There are showers, useful before a long-haul flight.
oneworld Sapphire passengers can also use this lounge.
Air New Zealand also runs Domestic and Regional Koru lounges over in the Domestic Terminal.
Quick answers.
Star Alliance Gold members and Business Class passengers flying Air New Zealand or a Star Alliance partner, plus oneworld Sapphire passengers and oneworld Business Class travellers.
No — this is an airline lounge with access by status or premium-cabin ticket. For Priority Pass, use the Strata Lounge in the same terminal.
Yes — the lounge has shower facilities, handy before a long-haul departure.
