Wellington Airport Lounges
Airport (WLG) · Wellington
Wellington (WLG) is New Zealand's capital-city gateway, and its three lounges follow the airlines rather than independent networks. Air New Zealand runs two lounges in the Domestic Terminal — a main Domestic Lounge and a Regional Lounge near the turboprop gates — while Qantas operates a Business Lounge in the International Terminal. Access is by airline status or a premium-cabin ticket.
Content updated June 24, 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 Airport (WLG) 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 24, 2026
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Air New Zealand Wellington Domestic Lounge
The Air New Zealand Domestic Lounge is Wellington's main lounge, set above gates 10-17 in the Domestic Terminal. It serves a hot and cold buffet alongside drinks and welcomes Air New Zealand and Star Alliance premium passengers and eligible status holders — the most complete option for most travellers leaving WLG.
Qantas International Business Lounge
The Qantas International Business Lounge in the International Terminal is the choice for oneworld flyers, serving Qantas and partner premium-cabin passengers and eligible oneworld Sapphire status holders with a hot and cold buffet before international departures.
Air New Zealand Wellington Regional Lounge
The Air New Zealand Regional Lounge sits close to Wellington's regional gates, handy if you're connecting onto a turboprop service. It's open to Air New Zealand domestic premium passengers and serves finger food and drinks in a quieter space than the main domestic lounge.
Every lounge, compared.
The Air New Zealand Wellington Domestic Lounge sits in the Domestic Terminal, landside above gates 10-17. It welcomes premium passengers travelling with Air New Zealand and Star Alliance…
The Air New Zealand Wellington Regional Lounge opened in late 2016 and was expanded in mid-2019. It sits close to the regional gates in the Domestic Terminal and is open to all Air New…
The Qantas International Business Lounge sits in Wellington's International Terminal and welcomes premium passengers travelling with Qantas and oneworld partner airlines. It serves snacks…
Airport (WLG) lounges by terminal.
Domestic Terminal
Wellington's Domestic Terminal handles Air New Zealand's jet and regional services and holds both of the airport's Air New Zealand lounges. The main Domestic Lounge sits landside above gates 10-17, while the Regional Lounge is positioned near the regional gates for turboprop travellers. Both welcome Air New Zealand and Star Alliance premium passengers and eligible status holders.
- —Holds both Air New Zealand lounges at WLG
- —Domestic Lounge is above gates 10-17, landside before security
- —Regional Lounge sits close to the regional turboprop gates
- —Access by Air New Zealand or Star Alliance status, or a premium ticket
International Terminal
Wellington's International Terminal serves the airport's trans-Tasman and Pacific flights and is home to the Qantas International Business Lounge. It's the oneworld option at WLG, open to Qantas and partner premium-cabin passengers and eligible oneworld Sapphire status holders departing on international services.
- —Home to the Qantas International Business Lounge
- —Serves oneworld premium-cabin and eligible status passengers
- —Separate from the Domestic Terminal Air New Zealand lounges
How to get into lounges at WLG.
Wellington's lounges are airline-run, so access here is about status and cabin rather than independent lounge memberships. Air New Zealand and Star Alliance passengers use the two Domestic Terminal lounges, oneworld passengers use the Qantas lounge in the International Terminal, and a premium-cabin ticket on the relevant airline is the simplest way in.
Air New Zealand & Star Alliance
The two Air New Zealand lounges in the Domestic Terminal welcome Air New Zealand and Star Alliance premium passengers and eligible status holders. Air New Zealand is a Star Alliance member, so Star Alliance Gold status is the broad route into the domestic lounges.
Air New Zealand
Star AllianceQantas & oneworld
The Qantas International Business Lounge in the International Terminal serves Qantas and oneworld partner premium-cabin passengers plus eligible oneworld Sapphire status holders flying internationally out of Wellington.
Qantas
oneworldBusiness class ticket
A business-class ticket on Air New Zealand gets you into the domestic lounges, and a Qantas or partner business-class ticket gets you into the Qantas International Business Lounge — the most direct way in if you're flying premium out of WLG.
Air New ZealandQantasKnow before you go.
Match the lounge to your terminal
- —The two Air New Zealand lounges are in the Domestic Terminal; the Qantas lounge is in the International Terminal.
- —Wellington's domestic and international operations are separate — head to the right terminal for your flight before looking for a lounge.
- —Connecting domestic-to-international means changing terminal areas, so allow time for the transfer.
Regional vs main domestic
- —The Air New Zealand Regional Lounge sits near the regional gates and suits turboprop travellers.
- —The main Domestic Lounge above gates 10-17 is the larger space with a hot and cold buffet.
- —If you're on a regional service, the Regional Lounge can be the closer and quieter choice.
Access is status-led here
- —Wellington has no independent contract lounges — Priority Pass and DragonPass don't have a lounge at WLG.
- —Star Alliance Gold is the broad route into the Air New Zealand lounges; oneworld Sapphire opens the Qantas lounge.
- —A premium-cabin ticket on the relevant airline is the simplest way in if you don't hold status.
Timing your visit
- —Wellington's lounges can be busy around the morning and evening business-travel peaks.
- —Domestic security at WLG is usually quick, so you can spend more of your time in the lounge.
- —Allow extra time for the international departure bank, when the Qantas lounge is busiest.
Frequently asked, frequently answered.
We track three lounges at Wellington (WLG). Air New Zealand runs two in the Domestic Terminal — the main Domestic Lounge and a Regional Lounge near the regional gates — and Qantas runs a Business Lounge in the International Terminal.
No. Wellington's three lounges are all airline-run — two by Air New Zealand and one by Qantas — and there are no independent Priority Pass or DragonPass lounges at WLG. Access is by airline status or a premium-cabin ticket.
Both Air New Zealand lounges are in the Domestic Terminal: the main Domestic Lounge above gates 10-17, and the Regional Lounge near the regional gates. Both welcome Air New Zealand and Star Alliance premium passengers and eligible status holders.
Yes. The Qantas International Business Lounge is in the International Terminal and serves Qantas and oneworld partner premium-cabin passengers plus eligible oneworld Sapphire status holders flying internationally out of Wellington.
The Air New Zealand Domestic and Regional lounges welcome Air New Zealand and Star Alliance premium passengers and eligible status holders. Air New Zealand is a Star Alliance member, so Star Alliance Gold status or an eligible business-class ticket is the usual way in.
Wellington's lounges are airline-operated and access is generally tied to airline status or a premium-cabin ticket rather than a walk-in day pass. Check your airline's current lounge terms, as paid or guest entry options can vary.
The Air New Zealand Regional Lounge is in the Domestic Terminal, close to Wellington's regional gates. It's designed for travellers on regional turboprop services and serves finger food and drinks in a quieter setting than the main domestic lounge.
The Air New Zealand Domestic Lounge sits landside, above gates 10-17 before security. Check your specific lounge and terminal on its page, as Wellington's domestic and international layouts differ and the relevant access point depends on your flight.