A straightforward Priority Pass option near the T2 food court, best treated as a short break rather than a destination.
The T2 Encalm Lounge is airside after security on the Food Court level. Priority Pass lists a two-hour maximum stay.
Use it for included food, a seat and a quieter pause than the terminal if it is not full; paid entry is also sold at the door.
Last verified Jul 11, 2026
A practical 24-hour domestic stop, but recent reports make crowding the main drawback.
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The accessible T3 international default: useful when included, but not worth a long queue for a routine buffet-and-seating experience.
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Convenient for T3 domestic passengers, but standard-lounge crowding can make a terminal restaurant the better call.
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One of the few usable arrivals-lounge options at DEL, worthwhile for an included two-hour stop before heading into Delhi.
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DEL's notably calmer premium option, especially valuable when airline access includes it or when you need a shower.
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Air India's new flagship is the strongest dedicated airline-lounge option at DEL for eligible premium and Star Alliance guests.
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