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DEL Priority Pass lounges: a terminal-first guide
A terminal-first guide to the 6 options available through Priority Pass at Indira Gandhi International, led by Encalm Lounge (Domestic).
Details checked as recently as September 2026.
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By terminal
Where I'd start#
Lounge Frog currently records 6 Priority Pass lounges at Indira Gandhi International in Delhi. My starting shortlist would be Encalm Lounge (Domestic T3), Encalm Lounge (International T3), and Encalm Lounge (Arrivals). I use ratings to narrow the field, but I'd let location and departure time decide the visit. A slightly lower-rated room beside the gate is usually more useful than a detour across the airport.
Match the lounge to the flight#
The listed options span Terminal 1, Terminal 2, and Terminal 3. Check the terminal and gate on the boarding pass before setting out, especially when passport control or security separates departure areas. Compare opening hours with the flight window and leave a boarding buffer. The DEL airport guide gives the wider layout, while each lounge page records directions, amenities, and the access programs currently attached to it.
All 6 at a glance#
Encalm Lounge (Domestic T3) at Delhi sits in Terminal 3. It rates 4.7 overall. It has a full bar, 2 shower suites and room for about 400 people. Hours on file: daily 00:00-23:59. Recorded access: Priority Pass. Maximum 2 hour stay - Children under 6 years are admitted free.
Encalm Lounge (International T3) at Delhi sits in Terminal 3. It rates 4.7 overall. It has a full bar, 6 shower suites and room for about 400 people. Hours on file: daily 00:00-23:59. Recorded access: Priority Pass. Maximum 2 hour stay - Children under 6 years are admitted free.
Encalm Lounge (Arrivals) at Delhi sits in Terminal 3. It rates 3.6 overall. Hours on file: daily 00:00-23:59. Recorded access: Priority Pass. Maximum 2 hour stay - All Cardholders and guests are required to show a Boarding Pass with confirmed same-day travel for access to the lounge - Children under 6 years are admitted free.
Encalm Lounge (Domestic T1) at Delhi sits in Terminal 1. It rates 3.3 overall. Hours on file: daily 00:00-23:59. Recorded access: Priority Pass. Maximum 2 hour stay - Children under 6 years are admitted free.
Domestic Lounge - New Delhi T3 at Delhi sits in Terminal 3. It rates 2.3 overall. It has a full bar. Hours on file: daily 00:00-23:59. Recorded access: Priority Pass. Maximum 2 hours stay - Children under 6 years are admitted free.
Encalm Lounge (Domestic T2) at Delhi sits in Terminal 2. Hours on file: daily 00:00-23:59. Recorded access: Priority Pass. Maximum 2 hour stay - Children under 6 years are admitted free.
The Plaza Premium Lounge (International) (Closed), which used to appear on this page, has closed.
Other lounges nearby#
If you do not qualify, or the lounge is full, these other lounges at the airport are on file. Their access rules differ, so check each one.
Encalm Privé (International T3) at Delhi sits in Terminal 3. It rates 4.9 overall. It has craft cocktails, 4 shower suites and room for about 100 people. Recorded access: DragonPass. Business-class and contracted-airline guests may be admitted under airline arrangements.
Confirm the entry rule#
Membership access can be limited at busy times, and some cards attach visit or guest fees even when the network itself appears on the benefit list. Carry the membership credential or airline status, identification, and a same-day boarding pass. Recheck hours, guests, and capacity restrictions on the travel day. That quick verification turns this list into a workable plan instead of a hopeful walk through the terminal.
Related reading#
Cite this article
Patrick Karsh. “DEL Priority Pass lounges: a terminal-first guide.” Lounge Frog. Published 2026-09-27. Updated 2026-11-03. https://www.loungefrog.com/programs/priority-pass/airports/del
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Quick answers
Is there a Priority Pass lounge at DEL?
Yes, 6 lounges: Encalm Lounge (Domestic T1) (Terminal 1; Access subject to the lounge's published stay limits, capacity controls and same-day travel requirements.), Encalm Lounge (Domestic T2) (Terminal 2; Access subject to the lounge's published stay limits, capacity controls and same-day travel requirements.), Domestic Lounge - New Delhi T3 (Terminal 3; Access subject to published stay limits and capacity controls.), Encalm Lounge (Arrivals) (Terminal 3; Access subject to the lounge's published stay limits, capacity controls and same-day travel requirements.), Encalm Lounge (Domestic T3) (Terminal 3; Access subject to the lounge's published stay limits, capacity controls and same-day travel requirements.) and Encalm Lounge (International T3) (Terminal 3; Access subject to the lounge's published stay limits, capacity controls and same-day travel requirements.). Entry depends on enrollment, flight, tier, guest and capacity rules; holding a card or membership alone does not guarantee entry.
Which cards get me into Priority Pass lounges?
Altitude Black (2 Priority Pass visits per year (Altitude Rewards version), one shareable with a companion.), Altitude Reserve (discontinued, closed to new applicants) (limited visits per year), Business Centurion Card, Business Platinum Card, Business Platinum Card (Canada), Carte Platinum (France) (Main and supplementary Platinum cardholders: 15 visits/year each (calendar year from 2027), 1 free guest each; extra visits €30 per person.), Centurion Card, Diners Club Black Metal Edition (Unlimited lounge access in India and abroad for primary and add-on cardholders.), Infinia Metal Edition (Unlimited international Priority Pass visits for primary and add-on cardholders; guests US$27 + GST.), JetBlue Premier Card (Priority Pass Select for the primary cardmember and each authorized user, with 1 guest each.), Magnus (Unlimited international visits; 4 free guest visits per card year.), Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant, Palladium (lounges only, no restaurants; 2 guests free, then $35 each), Platinum Card (Germany), Platinum Card (Netherlands), Platinum Card from Charles Schwab, Platinum Card from Morgan Stanley, Premier World Elite Mastercard (Unlimited visits for main and additional cardholders; guests £24 each.), Prestige (discontinued, closed to new applicants), Reserve (Unlimited international visits for the primary cardholder; 12 guest visits per calendar year.), Reserve Card (Unlimited for principal + 1 guest; supplementary cardholders unlimited, their guests US$35.), Ritz-Carlton Credit Card, Sapphire Reserve (Priority Pass Select for the primary cardmember and authorized users, up to 2 guests each; $27 per extra guest.), Sapphire Reserve for Business, Strata Elite, The Platinum Card, The Platinum Card (Australia) (From October 1, 2026: complimentary membership for the primary cardmember only; additional/employee cardmembers no longer receive membership. Primary cardmember may bring one complimentary guest, subject to lounge terms.), The Platinum Card (Canada), The Platinum Card (Hong Kong), The Platinum Card (India), The Platinum Card (Singapore), The Platinum Card (UAE), The Platinum Card (UK), Vantage Visa Infinite (10 visits per membership year for the principal cardholder; extra visits US$35.), Venture X (Primary cardholder only; enrollment required.), Venture X Business (Primary cardholder only; enrollment required.).
Are there conditions at these lounges?
Domestic Lounge - New Delhi T3: Access subject to published stay limits and capacity controls.. Encalm Lounge (Arrivals): Access subject to the lounge's published stay limits, capacity controls and same-day travel requirements.. Encalm Lounge (Domestic T1): Access subject to the lounge's published stay limits, capacity controls and same-day travel requirements.. Encalm Lounge (Domestic T2): Access subject to the lounge's published stay limits, capacity controls and same-day travel requirements.. Encalm Lounge (Domestic T3): Access subject to the lounge's published stay limits, capacity controls and same-day travel requirements.. Encalm Lounge (International T3): Access subject to the lounge's published stay limits, capacity controls and same-day travel requirements..
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Cards that include Priority Pass
- Altitude Black at DEL
- Altitude Reserve (discontinued, closed to new applicants) at DEL
- Business Centurion Card at DEL
- Business Platinum Card at DEL
- Business Platinum Card (Canada) at DEL
- Carte Platinum (France) at DEL
- Centurion Card at DEL
- Diners Club Black Metal Edition at DEL
- Everywhere Priority Pass gets you in
