Auckland, New Zealand · Terminal International Terminal
Auckland Airport (AKL) Lounge Guide
2 premium lounges accessible to business class, first class, and elite status travelers.
Lounges
All premium lounges at AKL
Air New Zealand Business Premier Lounge
Air New Zealand / Star Alliance · International Terminal, near Gate 12
4.5★- Hours
- Opens 3hrs before first NZ departure
- Access
- Air NZ business premier, Star Alliance Gold
- Food
- New Zealand buffet, lamb, seafood, barista coffee
- Drinks
- Full bar, New Zealand wines, craft beers
✓ WiFi✓ Showers“A beautifully designed lounge with outstanding New Zealand wine and food. The lamb dishes and Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc are highlights. Warm Kiwi hospitality.”
Strata Lounge
Independent · International Terminal, near Gate 7
3.9★- Hours
- Daily 5:00am–11:00pm
- Access
- Priority Pass, business class on various carriers
- Food
- International buffet, NZ-inspired dishes
- Drinks
- Full bar, NZ wines
✓ WiFi✓ Showers“A solid independent lounge with good New Zealand character. The NZ wine selection is better than expected for an independent lounge.”
Getting There
How to get to the lounges
Auckland Airport is located 21km south of the CBD. The SkyBus express runs to the city centre in approximately 45 minutes. Taxis and ride-sharing are also available. The international terminal houses all long-haul lounges.
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