Lounge Frog guide
Air New Zealand Lounge vs Emirates Lounge
Air New Zealand Lounge (4.6/5) and Emirates Lounge (4.6/5) rate about the same overall on Lounge Frog's editorial scores. Air New Zealand Lounge is ahead on power outlets; Emirates Lounge is ahead on food and staff & service. Both are in Terminal 1 (International) at SYD. No program on Lounge Frog's record gets you into both.
Details checked as recently as September 2026. Comparison updated October 2026. Scores are Lounge Frog's editorial ratings, explained in how we rate.
Side by side
| Detail | Air New Zealand Lounge | Emirates Lounge |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.6/5 | 4.6/5 |
| Seating & comfort | 5.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Quiet | 4.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Space | 4.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Food | 4.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Drinks & bar | 5.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Coffee | 5.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Wi-Fi | 5.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Power outlets | 5.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Workspace | 4.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Showers | 5.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Restrooms | 4.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Cleanliness | 5.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Staff & service | 4.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Views & light | 5.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Terminal | Terminal 1 (International) | Terminal 1 (International) |
| Nearest gate | 59 | 58 |
| Hours | 6 AM – 9 PM daily | 4 AM – 7:20 AM, 4:10 PM – 8:15 PM daily |
| Bar | Full bar | Full bar |
| Shower rooms | 4 | 4 |
| Guests | Eligible Koru Gold and Koru Club members: 1 guest; Koru Platinum and Black: 3 guests. Eligible members may also bring up to 3 children aged 3–17. Flight, ticket and capacity conditions apply; Business Premier and Star Alliance access follows the applicable fare or status rules. | Eligible Emirates First/Business fares and Skywards Gold/Platinum members. Skywards Gold: 1 adult or child guest; Platinum: 1 adult plus 2 children under 17, subject to same-flight rules. Paid access is subject to eligibility and availability. |
Who gets in
- Both lounges
- None
- Only Air New Zealand Lounge
- Air New Zealand Lounge, Star Alliance Gold Lounge Access
- Only Emirates Lounge
- Emirates Lounge
Quick answers
Which is better, Air New Zealand Lounge or Emirates Lounge?
Air New Zealand Lounge (4.6/5) and Emirates Lounge (4.6/5) rate about the same overall on Lounge Frog's editorial scores. Air New Zealand Lounge is ahead on power outlets; Emirates Lounge is ahead on food and staff & service.
Can one membership get me into both Air New Zealand Lounge and Emirates Lounge?
Not according to Lounge Frog's record: Air New Zealand Lounge admits through Air New Zealand Lounge and Star Alliance Gold Lounge Access, and Emirates Lounge through Emirates Lounge.
Are Air New Zealand Lounge and Emirates Lounge in the same terminal?
Yes. Both are in Terminal 1 (International) at Sydney Kingsford Smith.
Which has showers, Air New Zealand Lounge or Emirates Lounge?
Air New Zealand Lounge has 4 showers; Emirates Lounge has 4 showers.