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# Auckland Airport (AKL) — Lounge directory

## Lounges

- [Air New Zealand Domestic Koru Lounge](/airports/akl/lounge/air-new-zealand-domestic-koru-lounge.md) — Domestic Terminal · depends · open: Primary domestic soft lounge at AKL. Entitlement only — there is no Priority Pass soft lounge on the domestic side. Confirm day-of hours in the Air NZ app, especially around early regional banks.
- [Air New Zealand International Koru Lounge](/airports/akl/lounge/air-new-zealand-international-koru-lounge.md) — International Terminal · worth-it · open: Flagship Air New Zealand international room with buffet/food theatre, barista coffee, showers, and business facilities — currently mid-upgrade through late 2027 with reduced capacity. Not Priority Pass. Expect real-time routing between this room and The Lookout Lounge; do not assume showers if you are sent to Lookout.
- [Air New Zealand Lookout Lounge](/airports/akl/lounge/air-new-zealand-lookout-lounge.md) — International Terminal · depends · open: Temporary overflow lounge opened 12 Dec 2025 (~200 seats) while the main Koru International room is rebuilt. Full buffet, barista, and bar, but no bathrooms or showers inside — use nearby Level 1/2 terminal facilities. Not Priority Pass and not a walk-up product.
- [Oma Artisan Bakery & Cafe](/airports/akl/lounge/oma-artisan-bakery-and-cafe.md) — International Terminal · depends · open: Priority Pass “Eat” restaurant credit venue — not a soft lounge. Useful as a backup if Strata turns you away for capacity, or if you prefer a bakery/café meal with PP credit instead of lounge seating.
- [Qantas International Lounge](/airports/akl/lounge/qantas-international-lounge.md) — International Terminal · worth-it · open: Rebuilt Qantas International Lounge opened for the Dec 2025 holiday peak with a ~60% larger footprint, capacity for more than 370 guests, charging at ~70% of seats, and 15 shower suites. Entitlement only — not Priority Pass. Strongest oneworld soft product at AKL while Air NZ Koru works continue.
- [Strata Lounge](/airports/akl/lounge/strata-lounge.md) — International Terminal · worth-it · open: AKL’s only Priority Pass soft lounge and the airport-operated pay lounge for any departing international passenger. Hot/cold food from an onsite kitchen, bar, showers with towels, kids play area, and workstations. Aggregate PP rating sits around the mid-4s/5. Capacity pressure is real in morning and evening banks — pre-book when paying, and have a backup plan if your PP visit is space-restricted.