Lounge Frog guide
Air New Zealand International Lounge vs Emirates Lounge
Air New Zealand International Lounge (4.8/5) and Emirates Lounge (4.7/5) rate about the same overall on Lounge Frog's editorial scores. Air New Zealand International Lounge is ahead on space, power outlets and staff & service; Emirates Lounge is ahead on seating & comfort and cleanliness. Both are in International Terminal at AKL. No program on Lounge Frog's record gets you into both.
Details checked as recently as September 2026. Comparison updated September 2026. Scores are Lounge Frog's editorial ratings, explained in how we rate.
Side by side
| Detail | Air New Zealand International Lounge | Emirates Lounge |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.8/5 | 4.7/5 |
| Seating & comfort | 4.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Quiet | 5.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Space | 5.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Food | 5.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Drinks & bar | 5.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Coffee | 5.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Wi-Fi | 4.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Power outlets | 5.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Workspace | 5.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Showers | 5.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Restrooms | 5.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Cleanliness | 4.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Staff & service | 5.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Views & light | 5.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Terminal | International Terminal | International Terminal |
| Nearest gate | Not recorded | Not recorded |
| Hours | Not recorded | Not recorded |
| Bar | Full bar | Full bar |
| Shower rooms | 10 | 2 |
| Guests | Business Premier passengers; Airpoints Gold/Elite and Koru members: 1 guest. | Emirates first/business passengers; Skywards Gold/Platinum: 1 guest. Paid entry sold to economy passengers on the day. |
Who gets in
- Both lounges
- None
- Only Air New Zealand International Lounge
- Air New Zealand Lounge, Star Alliance Gold Lounge Access
- Only Emirates Lounge
- Emirates Lounge
Quick answers
Which is better, Air New Zealand International Lounge or Emirates Lounge?
Air New Zealand International Lounge (4.8/5) and Emirates Lounge (4.7/5) rate about the same overall on Lounge Frog's editorial scores. Air New Zealand International Lounge is ahead on space, power outlets and staff & service; Emirates Lounge is ahead on seating & comfort and cleanliness.
Can one membership get me into both Air New Zealand International Lounge and Emirates Lounge?
Not according to Lounge Frog's record: Air New Zealand International Lounge admits through Air New Zealand Lounge and Star Alliance Gold Lounge Access, and Emirates Lounge through Emirates Lounge.
Are Air New Zealand International Lounge and Emirates Lounge in the same terminal?
Yes. Both are in International Terminal at Auckland Airport.
Which has showers, Air New Zealand International Lounge or Emirates Lounge?
Air New Zealand International Lounge has 10 showers; Emirates Lounge has 2 showers.