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example, if you are continuing to
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through security. Remember that you
must comply with the liquids rule, so
even if you buy something in the duty
free shop when arriving, you will need
to pack that in your checked baggage
before going back through security
or th
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a small transparent bag. If you are
transferring to another international
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ar
customs, then go to the international
transfer screening point adjacent to
arrival Gate 2. After depositing your
bags, you will go back through a
security screening, then proceed to
the transfer desk on the second level.
If you are not staying in Auckland but
ontin in on a o
ti i ht yo
will need to clear customs in the
international terminal and transfer
to the domestic terminal. There is a
free bus that runs between terminals
every 15 minutes from 5am to
10:30pm daily. Alternatively, it is a
in t
a
t
n t r ina
and the way is clearly marked.
Be sure to allow three to four
ho r
t
n i ht i yo ar
transferring from an international
to a o
ti i ht or i
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you are transferring to an Air New
a an o
ti i ht on yo r
arrival at AKL and have more than
60 minutes after you clear customs
and before your domestic departure,
you can go to ANZ domestic transfer
on th ro n
oor o th
international terminal and they will
be able to recheck your bags for
you there. Keep in mind that, when
tra in on a o
ti i ht in
Zealand, your checked bags must
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than
o n
an yo r arry on a
in
in
backpacks and purses, must weigh
less than 7 kg (15 pounds). They do
weigh those carry on bags and you
must comply with the weight
restrictions.
The international terminal consists
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on
no n a th r t oor
hi h
i
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i n a o yo r
departure gates, lounges, restaurants
and shops. During your time in both
the domestic and international
terminals, you can get 30 minutes of
free WiFi. Additional time is available
at a charge. There are luggage trolleys
located throughout the terminals that
are available free of charge.
To create a better layover experience,
you can hire the Auckland Airport
concierge. The concierge will meet
yo
h n yo
t off th
an
escort you through passport control,
baggage collection and customs. The
on i r i a ai a
ho r a ay
and services are available in several
languages. The standard service,
a ai a
or
r r on in
assistance with baggage collection
and border control and the concierge
will escort you to your awaiting
transportation. The premium service,
available for $79 per person, includes
the same services, but the concierge
will help you with duty free shopping;
you will get priority processing at
passport control and they will
coordinate your transfer to your next
destination or the domestic terminal.
If you have a larger group or want
some other type of service, you can
book a tailored concierge experience
on the airport’s website.
Airport Clubs and Lounges
Although the airport is not as large
as some, there are several lounges
available to you during your layover
at AKL. The newest is the
independent Emperor Lounge,
operated by the Auckland Airport.
Thi o n
o at on th r t oor
after security, is open from 6am
to very late. If you hold a card for
Priority Pass, Dragon Pass, Airport
Angel, Diners Club, Véloce Lounge,
Malaysia Airlines or Hawaiian Airlines,
this is your lounge. However, you can
also use the Emperor Lounge for a
fee, no matter which airline you are
yin or hi h a o
r i yo
y
yo oo yo r tay on in rior
to yo r arri a th o t i
yo
book at the club, the cost is $55. The
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hot and cold food, pastries, snacks, a
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ho r
with towels, free WiFi, work stations,
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