International lounges
Our International Lounges in New Zealand and Australia are open for quarantine-free travel. For more information about access to international lounges, please read our international travel information.
The Rarotonga International Lounge is opened for the one-way quarantine-free flights operating from the Cook Islands to New Zealand. The food offering available is a selection of ambient/chilled and pre-packaged items, the usual full beverage offering is available as well as Wi-Fi.
Nadi International Lounge remains closed until further notice.
Air New Zealand Auckland International Lounge
This is our flagship lounge in New Zealand which opened in 2015. It features an ultra-modern design with a mix of tailored seating zones to meet the different needs of our travellers whether they're looking to relax, refresh or get some work done before they fly. This lounge overlooks the runway and features a covered outdoor terrace and fireplace offering a year-round outdoor area.
Access
- Airpoints™ Elite, Gold, Elite Partner and Koru members
- businesspremier™ passengers departing on Air New Zealand flights
Transit access
This lounge is available to eligible travellers who are in transit.
Guests
Your guest/s must enter the lounge at the same time as you and be departing from the same airport terminal on an Air New Zealand international flight or an eligible international flight with the airline you're departing on. Guest access is subject to space on the day.
- Airpoints Elite members can bring one guest when travelling on Star Alliance flights and up to three guests when travelling on Air New Zealand flights
- Airpoints Gold, Elite Partner and Koru members with eligible access can bring one guest
Opening times
Open from 4:30am until the last departure.
Location
After security and immigration, walk past The Loop Duty Free on your left. Looking left, walk towards the shops. Travel up the escalator. View the Auckland international lounge map
Size
2100m2, seating for 375 guests.
Food & drinks
Food theatre, buffet meals, light refreshments, barista coffee and bar.
Business
WiFi, business desk, laptops available on request and printing facilities.
Entertainment
Magazines and TV.
Bathrooms
Toilets, showers, towels and hairdryers.
Air New Zealand Wellington International Lounge
This lounge had a soft refurbishment and opened early December 2017 with 20% more seating than before and most seats now feature direct access to power/USB charging facilities. It offers a range of different seating including lounge and business. Members will also enjoy the new self-service food buffet in the refreshed space.
Access
- Airpoints Elite, Gold, Elite Partner and Koru members
- businesspremier™ passengers departing on Air New Zealand flights
Transit access
Not available.
Guests
Your guest/s must enter the lounge at the same time as you and be departing from the same airport terminal on an Air New Zealand international flight or an eligible international flight with the airline you're departing on. Guest access is subject to space on the day.
- Airpoints Elite members can bring one guest when travelling on Star Alliance flights and up to three guests when travelling on Air New Zealand flights
- Airpoints Gold, Elite Partner and Koru members with eligible access can bring one guest
Opening times
Open 90 minutes prior to departure.
Location
After completing customs and security checks, walk past duty free, turn right. View the Wellington international lounge map
Size
394m2, seating for 118 guests.
Food & drinks
Self-service food buffet and self-service drinks station.
Business
WiFi and business facilities.
Entertainment
Magazines and TV.
Bathrooms
Toilets, shower, towels and hairdryers.
Air New Zealand Christchurch International Lounge
A sleek, well-equipped and comfortable lounge. An excellent place to relax.
Access
- Airpoints Elite, Gold, Elite Partner and Koru members
- businesspremier™ passengers departing on Air New Zealand flights
Transit access
Not available.
Guests
Your guest/s must enter the lounge at the same time as you and be departing from the same airport terminal on an Air New Zealand international flight or an eligible international flight with the airline you're departing on. Guest access is subject to space on the day.
- Airpoints Elite members can bring one guest when travelling on Star Alliance flights and up to three guests when travelling on Air New Zealand flights
- Airpoints Gold, Elite Partner and Koru members with eligible access can bring one guest
Opening times
Open 2 hours and 30 minutes prior to departure.
Location
Level 1, after security and immigration, turn right and walk past JR Duty Free. View the Christchurch international lounge map
Size
597m2, seating for 125 guests.
Food & drinks
Light refreshments and bar.
Business
WiFi and business facilities.
Entertainment
Magazines and TV.
Bathrooms
Toilets, shower, towels and hairdryers.
Air New Zealand Sydney International Lounge
This is our flagship lounge in Australia which opened in 2015 and was the first lounge to carry the modern design formulated in conjunction with award-winning global architectural firm Gensler. This lounge has a number of different spaces for travellers looking to relax, refresh or plug in and get some work done before their flight. A key feature of this lounge is the bar where travellers can enjoy a barista made coffee by day, and a New Zealand wine or beer by evening.
Access
- Airpoints Elite, Gold, Elite Partner and Koru members
- businesspremier™ passengers departing on Air New Zealand flights
Transit access
This lounge is available to eligible travellers who are in transit.
Guests
Your guest/s must enter the lounge at the same time as you and be departing from the same airport terminal on an Air New Zealand international flight or an eligible international flight with the airline you're departing on. Guest access is subject to space on the day.
- Airpoints Elite members can bring one guest when travelling on Star Alliance flights and up to three guests when travelling on Air New Zealand flights
- Airpoints Gold, Elite Partner and Koru members with eligible access can bring one guest
Opening times
Open 2 hours and 30 minutes prior to departure.
Location
After completing customs and security checks, turn right and walk towards gate 59, which is near the entrance to our lounge located on the mezzanine level above the departure gates. View the Sydney international lounge map
Size
1450m2, seating for 299 guests.
Food & drinks
Light refreshments, barista coffee and bar.
Business
WiFi and business facilities.
Entertainment
Magazines and TV.
Bathrooms
Toilets, shower, towels and hairdryers.
Air New Zealand Melbourne International Lounge
This new lounge opened early May 2017. With a 50% increase in seating from the previous lounge, eligible guests will enjoy barista-made coffee and a choice of five different zones including lounge, business and quiet areas. Large windows offer views under the building canopy out to the Melbourne International Airport tarmac.
Access
- Airpoints Elite, Gold, Elite Partner and Koru members
- businesspremier™ passengers departing on Air New Zealand flights
Transit access
This lounge is available to eligible travellers who are in transit.
Guests
Your guest/s must enter the lounge at the same time as you and be departing from the same airport terminal on an Air New Zealand international flight or an eligible international flight with the airline you're departing on. Guest access is subject to space on the day.
- Airpoints Elite members can bring one guest when travelling on Star Alliance flights and up to three guests when travelling on Air New Zealand flights
- Airpoints Gold, Elite Partner and Koru members with eligible access can bring one guest
Opening times
Open 2 hours and 30 minutes prior to departure.
Location
This lounge is located on the ground floor of Melbourne's International Airport terminal. After security and immigration, walk through the duty free area to the escalators.
Size
1,241m2, seating for 249 guests.
Food & drinks
Self-service food buffet, two self-service drink stations and barista coffee.
Business
WiFi and business facilities, most seats feature direct access to power/usb charging facilities.
Entertainment
Magazines and TV.
Bathrooms
Toilets, shower, towels and hairdryers.
Air New Zealand Brisbane International Lounge
Opened in 2016, this sleek and spacious lounge is a remarkable example of contemporary airport lounge design.
Access
- Airpoints Elite, Gold, Elite Partner and Koru members
- businesspremier™ passengers departing on Air New Zealand flights
Transit access
This lounge is available to eligible travellers who are in transit.
Guests
Your guest/s must enter the lounge at the same time as you and be departing from the same airport terminal on an Air New Zealand international flight or an eligible international flight with the airline you're departing on. Guest access is subject to space on the day.
- Airpoints Elite members can bring one guest when travelling on Star Alliance flights and up to three guests when travelling on Air New Zealand flights
- Airpoints Gold, Elite Partner and Koru members with eligible access can bring one guest
Opening times
Open 2 hours and 30 minutes prior to departure.
Subject to Brisbane International Airport Security operating hours, the lounge opens daily at 0500h.
Location
After security and immigration, walk through the duty free area, turn right and travel up the escalator between gates 81 and 82. The lounge is to the left. View the Brisbane international lounge map
Size
800m2, seating for 185 guests.
Food & drinks
Light refreshments and bar.
Business
WiFi and business facilities.
Entertainment
Magazines and TV.
Bathrooms
Toilets, shower, towels and hairdryers.
Air New Zealand Perth International Lounge
This brand-new lounge opened in December 2017, with views over the terminal concourse area. In our signature, ultra-modern design this lounge features a range of tailored seating zones to meet the different needs of our travellers whether they're looking to relax, refresh or get some work done before they fly.
Access
- Airpoints Elite, Gold, Elite Partner and Koru members
- businesspremier™ passengers departing on Air New Zealand flights
Transit access
This lounge is available to eligible travellers who are in international transit.
Guests
Your guest/s must enter the lounge at the same time as you and be departing from the same airport terminal on an Air New Zealand international flight or an eligible international flight with the airline you're departing on. Guest access is subject to space on the day.
- Airpoints Elite members can bring one guest when travelling on Star Alliance flights and up to three guests when travelling on Air New Zealand flights
- Airpoints Gold, Elite Partner and Koru members with eligible access can bring one guest
Opening times
In line with check-in, the lounge opens 2.5 hours prior to flight departure.
Location
This lounge is located on Level 2, the Departures level of the international terminal. After security screening and immigration, walk past the Duty-free shopping and find the lounge entrance adjacent to Gate 52A. View the Perth international lounge map.
Size
441m2, seating for 113 guests.
Food & drinks
Self-service food buffet and drink station.
Business
WiFi, business desk, most seats feature direct access to power/usb charging facilities.
Entertainment
Magazines and TV.
Bathrooms
Toilets, showers, towels and hairdryers.
Air New Zealand Nadi International Lounge
Offering five different zones for travellers to enjoy a meal, relax, play with their kids or get some work done. A focal point of the lounge is the café with a self-service buffet and beverage offering.
Access
- Airpoints Elite, Gold, Elite Partner and Koru members
- businesspremier™ passengers departing on Air New Zealand flights
Transit access
This lounge is available to eligible travellers who are in transit.
Guests
Your guest/s must enter the lounge at the same time as you and be departing from the same airport terminal on an Air New Zealand international flight or an eligible international flight with the airline you're departing on. Guest access is subject to space on the day.
- Airpoints Elite members can bring one guest when travelling on Star Alliance flights and up to three guests when travelling on Air New Zealand flights
- Airpoints Gold, Elite Partner and Koru members with eligible access can bring one guest
Opening times
Open 2 hours and 30 minutes prior to departure.
Location
After security and immigration, follow the signage on the right hand side of the escalator.
Food & drinks
Light refreshments and bar.
Business
WiFi and business facilities.
Entertainment
Magazines and TV.
Bathrooms
Toilets.
Air New Zealand Rarotonga International Lounge
A comfortable and functional lounge with views of the runway. The lounge offers a space to enjoy a selection of locally sourced and prepared refreshments, the usual full beverage offering and Wi-Fi before boarding your flight.
Access
- Airpoints Elite, Gold, Elite Partner and Koru members
- businesspremier™ passengers departing on Air New Zealand flights
Transit access
This lounge is available to eligible travellers who are in transit.
Guests
Your guest/s must enter the lounge at the same time as you and be departing from the same airport terminal on an Air New Zealand international flight or an eligible international flight with the airline you're departing on. Guest access is subject to space on the day.
- Airpoints Elite members can bring one guest when travelling on Star Alliance flights and up to three guests when travelling on Air New Zealand flights
- Airpoints Gold, Elite Partner and Koru members with eligible access can bring one guest
Opening times
Open 2 hours and 30 minutes prior to departure.
Location
After security and immigration, you'll find our lounge beside the departure gates. View the Rarotonga international lounge map
Food & drinks
Light refreshments and bar.
Business
WiFi and business facilities.
Entertainment
Magazines and TV.
Bathrooms
Toilets, shower, towels and hairdryers.
Lounge access terms of use apply.