New Delhi Airport Lounges – Cards, Rates and More!

If you arrived at the airport early or have a long layover and you want to relax or take a quick shower to calm down your anxiety before you catch your next flight, we will guide you indulge in luxury and relaxation at one of the New Delhi Airport Lounges and elevate your travel experience with premium services and comfort.

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Airport lounges are a great option to relax specially when you have a long transit. All the terminals at Indira Gandhi International Airport feature premium lounges equipped with top-notch amenities.

The newly opened Encalm Lounge at New Delhi Airport are open to all passengers irrespective of the airlines they are flying with.

Both Business and economy class passengers can access these lounges to enjoy exclusive perks, relax in comfortable waiting areas, and indulge in a range of amenities including dining options, beverages, Wi-Fi, showers, and calm spaces to work or relax.

To get free lounge access, guests need to provide specific credit cards or debit cards that offers lounge access in both domestic & international terminals.

Guests with eligible cards will be charged a nominal fee that will lead them to lounge access for 2 hours, complimentary or free food buffet and unlimited non-alcoholic drinks at the airport.

  • For Mastercard Cards, Rs.25 /- will be charged and immediately made void at the terminal for validation. A void transaction means the debited amount will get back to the respective account and the details will not show up in the customer’s account statement.
  • For Visa and RuPay Cards, Rs.2 /- will be charged to the card account as a transaction for validation.

If the card is not accepted at the lounge’s kiosk, passengers can still access the facilities by paying lounge charges.

Post covid, there are only two lounges that are operational in the Airport:

1. Encalm Lounge, (earlier it was Plaza Premium Lounge) – Accessible to all passengers

2. Air India Lounge – Accessible only to Air India Passengers or Star Alliance members.

Here is the list of banks whose eligible cards are accepted at Encalm Lounge at New Delhi Airport.

  1. American Express Platinum Charge Card
  2. Axis Bank (e.g. Axis Flipkart)
  3. Dhanalakshmi Bank
  4. Kotak Credit Cards (e.g. Kotak Zen)
  5. ICICI Bank (e.g. ICICI Coral)
  6. SBI Card
  7. Standard Chartered
  8. HDFC Bank (e.g. HDFC Regalia Gold Credit Card, HDFC Infinia Credit Card)
  9. Mastercard
  10. RBL Bank
  11. Diners Club International
  12. DreamFolks
  13. IDFC First Bank
  14. Hettich
  15. RuPay
  16. VISA
  17. Priority pass

Priority Pass Lounge Access Program

To unlock exclusive access to the most luxurious lounges at IGI New Delhi Airport, you need a Priority Pass membership! A complimentary lounge access comes with unlimited food and drinks, high-speed Wi-Fi, and comfortable seating, regardless of your airline or class of travel.

You can join the Priority Pass Lounge Access Program to elevate your airport layover experience —click here to get your Priority Pass now and start your journey in style!

We recommend you to check beforehand with your bank or customer care to know if your credit or debit card is eligible for lounge access.

New Delhi Airport lounges offer a quiet respite from the bustling terminal, providing a perfect environment for parents traveling with infants and young children. These lounges are equipped with comfortable seating, private areas, child friendly Food Menu, free entry for little ones. Utilizing these lounges can make transitions, such as feeding and nap times, much easier for both you and your infant traveller.

For a complete checklist of what to pack and tips on navigating the airport with your little one, check out our detailed Baby Travel Essentials Guide.

Baby Travel Checklist


Terminal-wise list of lounges in New Delhi International Airport

Here is the list of lounges at Terminal 1 & Terminal 2 of Indira Gandhi International Airport.

Terminal 1

1. Encalm Lounge 

The world-wide popular Plaza Premium Lounge is replaced by the Encalm Lounge, which is the only lounge in Terminal 1 of IGI Airport. Equipped with spacious and comfortable seating area, Encalm lounge experiences a daily footfall of 35 million passengers every day.

Location: Mezzanine level, T1D Departures, IGI Airport, New Delhi -110037

Email: [email protected]

Contact No: +91 9289472132

Timings: Open 24 Hours

Services: Dining, Beverages, Bar, Lounge Bay, Wi-Fi, newspapers and magazines, Flight Information.

Lounge Policies: Maximum 2 hours stay. Ticketed Passengers Only. Children below 2 years of age are allowed free entry.


Terminal 2

1. Encalm Lounge

Location:  2nd floor, SHA Area, Domestic Departures, Near Food Court, Terminal 2, IGI Delhi Airport, New Delhi- 110037

Email: [email protected]

Contact No: +91 1149630619

Timings: Open 24 Hours

Services: Dining, Beverages, Bar, Lounge Bay, Wi-Fi, newspapers and magazines, Flight Information.

Lounge Policies: Maximum 2 hours stay. Ticketed Passengers Only. Children below 2 years of age are allowed free entry.


Terminal 3

1. Encalm Lounge

Location:  Ground level, Arrivals, Near Gate No.4, Terminal 3, IGI Airport, New Delhi 110037

Email: [email protected]

Contact No: +91 116123221

Timings: Open 24 Hours

Services: Dining(a-la-carte), Beverages, Lounge Bay, Wi-Fi, newspapers and magazines, Flight Information.

Lounge Policies: Maximum 2 hours stay. Ticketed Passengers Only. Children below 2 years of age are allowed free entry.

Cards Accepted: Priority Pass &  IDFC First Card 

2. Encalm Lounge


Location:  Mezzanine level, Domestic Departures, Terminal 3, IGI Airport, New Delhi 110037

Email: [email protected]

Contact No: +91 9319595864

Timings: Open 24 Hours

Services: Dining, Beverages, Bar, Lounge Bay, Wi-Fi, newspapers and magazines, Flight Information.

Lounge Policies: Maximum 2 hours stay. Ticketed Passengers Only. Children below 2 years of age are allowed free entry.

3. Encalm Lounge

Location:  Mezzanine level, T3 International Departures, IGI Airport, New Delhi- 110037
Airside – International Departures. The lounge is located in the Security Hold Area, Food Court Level, next to the Encalm Spa.

Email: [email protected]

Contact No: +91 1149633207

Timings: Open 24 Hours

Services: Dining, Beverages, Bar, Lounge Bay, Wi-Fi, newspapers and magazines, Flight Information.

Lounge Policies: Maximum 2 hours stay. Ticketed Passengers Only. Children below 2 years of age are allowed free entry.

4. Encalm Privé

Encalm Privé is a luxury lounge with world-class facilities specially designed for passengers traveling in business class and first class in Terminal 3 of New Delhi Airport. It is also currently the largest airport lounge in India.

This New Delhi Airport lounge is equipped with plush seating areas, sleeping pods, relaxing spa, Laundry & Ironing services, Gaming zones among others ensuring high class comfort to the guests.

Location:  Level 3, International Departures, Terminal 3, IGI Airport, New Delhi 110037

Email: [email protected] 

Contact No: +91 7428633004

Timings: Open 24 Hours

Services: Dining, Beverages, Live Food Counters, Bar, Lounge Bay, Wi-Fi, newspapers and magazines, Flight Information, Library, Business Centre, Sleeping Pods, Kid’s Play Zones, Laundry Service, Showers, Spa Services
Lounge Policies: Maximum 2 hours stay. Ticketed Passengers Only. Children below 2 years of age are allowed free entry.

5. Air India Lounge Business Class

Location: Mezzanine level (Level 3), Domestic Departures, Terminal 3, IGI Airport, New Delhi- 110037

Timings: Open 24 Hours

Services: Food Selection, TV Area, Magazines, Disabled Passenger, Flight Information, Hot And Cold Beverages, Workstation Area, WiFi, Toilet Facilities, PC Desktop, Snacks, Showers, Telephone Access, Alcoholic Drinks
Lounge Policies: Accessible only to AirIndia Passengers. Read more policies.

6. Air India Lounge First Class

Location:  Mezzanine level (Level 3), International Departures, Terminal 3, IGI Airport, New Delhi- 110037

Timings: Open 24 Hours

Services: Food Selection, TV Area, Magazines, Disabled Passenger, Flight Information, Hot And Cold Beverages, Workstation Area, WiFi, Toilet Facilities, PC Desktop, Snacks, Showers, Telephone Access, Alcoholic Drinks
Lounge Policies: Accessible only to AirIndia Passengers. Read more policies.

7. Shower & Nap

This lounge is situated at Arrival area of Terminal 3 of DEL airport and is the best option for passengers flying to the airport who wants to take a quick nap or shower during their long transit.

It is also recommended if the passengers have flied down to the airport in odd hour. This lounge does not offer any dining and beverage service.

Location:  Domestic Arrivals Level (after the baggage reclaim), Terminal 3, IGI Airport, New Delhi 110037

Timings: Open 24 Hours

Services: Showers, Relax, Private sleeping suite

Rates: Refer the rate card updated as of 2023 to access Shower & Nap lounge at T3, New Delhi Airport.

Private Resting SuiteRates for Single/Double Occupancy (In INR)
3 hours3000/4000
6 hours4000/5000
Additional hour850/1200
Lounge Use PackageRates for Adult/Child (In INR)
2 hours1500/1050
5 hours2460/2100
10 hours3690/3150
Shower PackageRates (In INR)
30 minutes800

8. Vistara Lounge at Terminal 3

Location:  Encalm Lounge, Mezzanine level, Domestic Departures, Terminal 3, IGI Airport, New Delhi 110037

Email: [email protected]

Contact No: +91 9319595864

Timings: Open 24 Hours

Services: Dining, Beverages, Bar, Lounge Bay, Wi-Fi, newspapers and magazines, Flight Information.

Lounge policies: Accessible only to Club Vistara Platinum and Gold members when travelling with Vistara within India. These members will also enjoy the service when booked on Economy Lite fare (for domestic travel only), as part of their standard privilege.

9. The Centurion Lounge at Terminal 3

Location: Terminal 3, Domestic Departures adjacent to Gate 27 and 28, IGI Airport, New Delhi 110037

Timings: Open 24 Hours.

Services: Dining, Non-Alcoholic Beverages, Newspapers and Magazines, Sitting Area, Flight Information, Airside Views, Plug points

Lounge policies: Accessible to Amex Card holders, boarding pass showing a confirmed reservation for same-day travel, and a government issued I.D. Passengers may enter with one complimentary guest plus children under 12.


Book a stay in one of the airport lounges and indulge in top-notch luxury service in a setting tailored to your convenience!!

Join Priority Pass Lounge Access Program

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