Strata Lounge (AKL)
Strata Lounge is an airside lounge (after security) in International Terminal at Auckland Airport (AKL), Auckland. It's open 4:30 AM – 12:30 AM daily. It's part of Priority Pass, oneworld lounges and SkyTeam lounges. Cards that get you in include the Capital One Venture X, Bilt Palladium and HSBC Elite. Travelers rate it 3.9 out of 5 (23 reviews). Amenities include showers, hot meals, alcohol, quiet area and kids area.
How to get into Strata Lounge
The rules each network publishes for this lounge.
American Express Platinum Card and/or Priority Pass Digital Membership Card, and same-day boarding pass.
Guests: Two complimentary guests.
Business or First class, or oneworld Sapphire or Emerald. Access for eligible customers traveling on these oneworld member airlines only.
Airlines: Malaysia Airlines, Qatar Airways, Hawaiian Airlines
For eligible passengers of China Airlines, Korean Air, China Eastern, Delta Air Lines
Credit cards that get you into Strata Lounge
From our card catalog. Visit limits and guest fees are the card's own.
- Capital One Venture Xvia Priority Pass · Guests $35 each
- Bilt Palladiumvia Priority Pass · 2 free guests
- HSBC Elitevia Priority Pass · 2 free guests
- Barclays JetBlue Premiervia Priority Pass · 1 free guest
- Barclays Emirates Skywards Premium World Elitevia Priority Pass · 2 free guests
- Bank of America Premium Rewards Elitevia Priority Pass · 2 free guests
- Citi Strata Elitevia Priority Pass · 2 free guests
- Robinhood Platinumvia Priority Pass · Guests $35 each
- Chase Sapphire Reservevia Priority Pass · 2 free guests
- Chase JP Morgan Reservevia Priority Pass · 2 free guests
Amenities
Good to know
- Note: Hours may vary according to flight schedules. Maximum 3 hour stay - Access may be restricted due to space constraints - Children under 2 years are admitted free - Children must be supervised by an adult - Smart casual dress at all times.
- Daily: 04:30-12:30
Strata Lounge: common questions
Where is Strata Lounge at AKL?
In International Terminal, after security. Level 2. After Security Checks, follow signs to 'Premium Lounges'. The lounge is located on the left at the top of the escalator.
What are Strata Lounge's opening hours?
Every day: 4:30 AM – 12:30 AM (local time).
How do I get into Strata Lounge?
Priority Pass: American Express Platinum Card and/or Priority Pass Digital Membership Card, and same-day boarding pass. oneworld: Business or First class, or oneworld Sapphire or Emerald. Access for eligible customers traveling on these oneworld member airlines only.
Which credit cards get you into Strata Lounge?
Capital One Venture X, Bilt Palladium, HSBC Elite, Barclays JetBlue Premier, Barclays Emirates Skywards Premium World Elite, Bank of America Premium Rewards Elite and 23 more. Card terms decide guests and visit limits.
Can I bring a guest into Strata Lounge?
Priority Pass: Two complimentary guests.
Does Strata Lounge have showers?
Yes, it lists showers.
From the networks' own lounge directories, last refreshed 2026-11-04. Photos belong to the lounge networks. Rules, hours and guest fees change, and lounges can turn people away when full, so check before you go.