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Relax, work and connect

Airport lounges are a great place to take in the surrounding views, work or relax in a quiet setting, and enjoy some refreshments before you fly. At Christchurch Airport we offer four welcoming and well-appointed lounges – three Air New Zealand Lounges, plus the independent Manaia Lounge.


Air New Zealand Domestic Lounge – domestic departures

  • Accessed from Domestic Departures
  • Open daily, from one hour before the first flight until the last departure.

Air New Zealand Lounge – regional departures

  • Located on the ground floor of the airport terminal, behind Fly Thru Cafe and next to Gates 3-14
  • Open daily, from 5.30am until the last departure (from Gates 3-14).

Air New Zealand International Lounge – international departures

  • Located in International Departures within Aelia Duty Free
  • Open daily, from 2.5 hours prior to departure.

For more information on Air New Zealand Lounges, please visit the Air New Zealand website.

Manaia Lounge – international departures

  • Available to select passengers travelling on Qantas, Emirates, Fiji Airways, China Southern Airlines, Cathay Pacific and Jetstar flights
  • Located in International Departures opposite Gate 29
  • For opening hours, please see here
  • Travellers may be able to pay at the door to enter, subject to availability.

For more information please visit the Priority Pass website.

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