Auckland Airport Check-In Changes

Relocation of Check-in Counters for Malaysia Airlines Passengers Departing from Auckland Airport (AKL)

Find updated airport check-in information, terminal locations and departure guidance for your journey.

Malaysia Airlines passengers departing from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Kuala Lumpur on flights MH144 and MH132 will have revised check-in arrangements due to ongoing airport renovation works. The changes will take effect from 20 October 2026 for MH144 flights and 26 October 2026 for MH132 flights. Passengers are advised to follow the airport signage to locate their designated check-in areas, as outlined below. Check-in Information Flight MH144 (effective 20 October 2026): Zone T, Terminal 1 (T1), Ground Level, International Departures Business and Economy Class passengers should proceed to Zone T, Terminal 1 (T1), Ground Level, International Departures , located in the pavilion next to the International Terminal, to check in and print their boarding passes and baggage tags. Passengers should then follow the designated pathway to Zone B inside the terminal to drop off their baggage and proceed to the departure area. Flight MH132 (effective 26 October 2026): Zone C, Terminal 1 (T1), Ground Level, International Departures Business and Economy Class passengers should proceed to Zone C, Terminal 1 (T1), Ground Level, International Departures , located inside the terminal, and use the self-service kiosks for check-in. There will be no changes to check-in counter operation hours. Counters will open three (3) hours before the scheduled flight departure time and will close sixty (60) minutes before departure. Airport Drop-Off Passengers travelling on MH144 may be dropped off at the Terminal 1 Pavilion area next to the terminal building, while passengers travelling on MH132 may be dropped off at the Terminal 1 Departures building. The airline also advises passengers to update their contact details via the ‘My Booking’ section on the Malaysia Airlines website to ensure they receive timely updates via email and SMS.