Hawke's Bay Airport Lounges
Hawke's Bay Airport · Napier/Hastings, New Zealand
Hawke's Bay Airport (NPE) in Napier is a compact domestic airport on New Zealand's North Island, and it has a single lounge: the Air New Zealand Regional Lounge. It sits airside in the domestic terminal with runway and farmland views, and entry is for Koru members, Airpoints Elite, Star Alliance Gold and Business cabin passengers.
Content updated June 25, 2026
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This guide is compiled from airline, alliance and lounge-operator sources plus published access rules from Priority Pass and DragonPass — we haven't independently visited every Hawke's Bay Airport lounge yet. Nothing here is a paid placement, and the guide is updated as lounges open, close, renovate or change access policies. Read more about how we verify lounge data.
Last updated June 25, 2026
The only lounge here — the verdict.
Air New Zealand Regional Lounge
The Air New Zealand Regional Lounge is the only lounge at Napier's Hawke's Bay Airport, and it's a comfortable airside space with runway and farmland views. It serves complimentary snacks, soft drinks, beer, house wine and spirits, with Wi-Fi and a workstation area for a quick stop before a domestic flight.
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The Air New Zealand Regional Lounge is the only lounge at Napier's Hawke's Bay Airport (NPE), set airside on the first floor of the domestic terminal. A compact regional space of around 110…
Hawke's Bay Airport lounges by terminal.
Domestic Terminal
Hawke's Bay Airport is a single-terminal domestic airport serving Napier and Hastings, with Air New Zealand the main carrier. The Air New Zealand Regional Lounge is on the first floor, airside after the security check, and overlooks the runway and surrounding farmland. It's the only lounge at the airport.
- —Single domestic terminal — the lounge is airside on the first floor
- —Air New Zealand Regional Lounge is the only lounge at NPE
- —Designed for around 67 guests across roughly 110 square metres
- —Access is via Koru membership, Airpoints Elite, Star Alliance Gold or a Business cabin ticket
How to get into lounges at NPE.
Hawke's Bay Airport has one lounge — the Air New Zealand Regional Lounge — so access is tied to Air New Zealand and its Star Alliance partners rather than to independent memberships like Priority Pass. The main routes in are Air New Zealand's Koru membership, top-tier Airpoints status, Star Alliance Gold status on an eligible flight, or a Business cabin ticket.
Air New Zealand Koru membership
Koru is Air New Zealand's lounge membership programme and is the most common way into the Regional Lounge at Napier. Members can usually bring a guest under the standard Koru terms; check your membership for current guest rules.
Air New Zealand KoruAirpoints Elite
Air New Zealand Airpoints Elite members receive lounge access when flying Air New Zealand, including at the Hawke's Bay Regional Lounge. It's the frequent-flyer route in if you're a regular Air New Zealand traveller rather than a paid Koru member.
Air New Zealand AirpointsStar Alliance Gold
Star Alliance Gold members get into the Regional Lounge when departing on an eligible same-day Star Alliance flight. As Air New Zealand is a Star Alliance member, Gold status from a partner airline is recognised here.
Star AllianceBusiness cabin ticket
A Business cabin ticket on an eligible Air New Zealand or Star Alliance flight gets you direct lounge access with no membership required — the simplest route in for premium-cabin passengers flying out of Napier.
Air New ZealandKnow before you go.
One lounge, plan around it
- —Napier's Hawke's Bay Airport has a single lounge — the Air New Zealand Regional Lounge — so if you don't have Air New Zealand or Star Alliance access, there's no independent or pay-in alternative on site.
- —The lounge is airside on the first floor; clear the security check first and follow the airport signage.
How to get in
- —Air New Zealand Koru membership and Airpoints Elite status are the everyday routes in for New Zealand travellers.
- —Star Alliance Gold status works on an eligible same-day Star Alliance flight, and a Business cabin ticket gets you in directly.
- —Priority Pass and DragonPass are not the way in here — access is tied to Air New Zealand and Star Alliance.
What to expect
- —It's a compact regional lounge of around 110 square metres designed for roughly 67 guests, with views over the runway and surrounding farmland.
- —Complimentary snacks, soft drinks, beer, house wine and spirits are available, along with Wi-Fi and a workstation area for a quick bit of work.
Timing at a small airport
- —Hawke's Bay is a small domestic airport, so security is usually quick — you won't need a long buffer, but the lounge is a calm place to wait.
- —Lounge offerings and hours can vary at regional airports; check before you travel if you're relying on a meal or a long stay.
Frequently asked, frequently answered.
There is one lounge at Hawke's Bay Airport (NPE) in Napier — the Air New Zealand Regional Lounge. It sits airside in the single domestic terminal and is the only lounge at the airport.
No. The only lounge at NPE is the Air New Zealand Regional Lounge, which is an airline lounge rather than an independent contract lounge. Access is via Air New Zealand Koru membership, Airpoints Elite, Star Alliance Gold status or a Business cabin ticket, not Priority Pass or DragonPass.
Access is for Air New Zealand Koru members, Airpoints Elite status holders, Star Alliance Gold members on an eligible same-day flight, and passengers travelling in a Business cabin. There's no walk-in day pass for this lounge.
The Air New Zealand Regional Lounge is on the first floor of the domestic terminal, airside after the security check. Follow the airport signage once you're through security.
The Air New Zealand Regional Lounge serves complimentary snacks along with soft drinks, beer, house wine and spirits. As a compact regional lounge, the focus is on light bites and drinks rather than a full hot buffet.
Yes. The Regional Lounge has Wi-Fi and internet access along with a workstation area and a desktop PC, so you can catch up on email or do some light work before a domestic flight.
Yes. Because Air New Zealand is a Star Alliance member, Star Alliance Gold members can use the Regional Lounge when departing on an eligible same-day Star Alliance flight. It's the only lounge at the airport, so it's the single option for Gold members at NPE.
No. Hawke's Bay Airport is a domestic airport with a single terminal, and the Air New Zealand Regional Lounge is the only lounge there. International travellers connect through larger hubs such as Auckland or Wellington.