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Air Tahiti Nui Auckland

Auckland International Airport - AKL

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New Zealand welcomes you to Auckland Airport, New Zealand's first airport. It is the preferred transit port to Australia thanks to its regular connections between the two countries.
Air Tahiti Nui operates from the International Terminal. Check-in is located in Zone C on the Ground Floor.

Information

Air Tahiti Nui Auckland airport AKL

Check-In Counter

International Terminal - The Air Tahiti Nui check-in is located in Zone C.

Check-In Counter Hours of Operation

  • Opens: 3 hours prior to departure​
  • Closes: 1 hour prior to departure
  • Boarding Gate Closes 15 minutes prior to departure

Minimum Connection Times

NOTE: The times listed represent the absolute minimum connection times, but the times shown do not guarantee a connection. Due to regular airport congestion Air Tahiti Nui recommends adding at least 30 minutes to the guidelines below.

  • International to International: 1 hour 15 minutes
  • International to Domestic: 1 hour 30 minutes
  • Domestic to International: 1 hour 15 minutes

Baggage Service

Tel: 0800 224 872 (from NZ only)

Email: baggageservices.akl@airnz.co.nz

Official Website

Pick-ups and Drop-offs

Since April 3, 2024, pick-ups and drop-offs are now located inside the Transport Hub on the ground floor level. For further details, please visit the Transport Hub website. 

Full-Service Lounges

Air Tahiti Nui offers full lounge access to Poerava Business Class passengers and Club Tiare GOLD members.

If you are traveling in Moana Premium and Moana Economy class, you can enjoy the comfort of our lounges by purchasing our Lounge Pass service, subject to availability.

For American Airlines passengers, please contact American Airlines for more information regarding lounge access.

Business Class customers are welcome to use the Qantas Business Class Lounge. An invitation is provided upon arrival.

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