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Terminal 3

New Delhi, India

Terminal Information

Delhi Airport Terminal 3

The New Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport, named after India’s first and only female Prime Minister, has three terminals and is the country’s busiest airport in Asia by passenger traffic, handling nearly 37.14 million passengers in 2021 and also the busiest airport in the country in terms of cargo traffic.

Delhi Terminal 3 officially opened in 2010 and since then the airport has won a number of awards. The terminal welcomes both domestic and international passengers.

Both the domestic and international departure areas have food courts where you can enjoy local curries, international fast food, Chinese food and Indian-made ice-cream at Creme Bell. There are also numerous cafés, a sports bar-restaurant, an Irish pub serving local and international beers and an American bakery.

With duty free shopping on offer in international departures, as well as around 50 retail outlets, you will need time to enjoy browsing and shopping. International brand names represented include Lacoste, Puma, Brooks Brothers, Hush Puppies, Benetton and Tommy Hilfiger. Well-known national retailers are also plentiful in this terminal with fashion, cosmetics and leather goods particularly well represented. India is known for its extravagant jewellery, and there are three national brands to choose from – Amrapali, Tanishq and Tribe Amarapali.

A Priority Pass membership would also allow you to gain access to a choice of luxury airport lounges at New Delhi’s Terminal 3.

We have three different options of Priority Pass plans depending on your frequency of travel:

STANDARD: For the occasional Traveller - £69/€89/$99
£24/€30/$35 member and guest visit fee

STANDARD PLUS: For the regular Traveller - £229/€289/$329
10 complementary visits for members, subsequent member and guest visit fee of £24/€30/$35

PRESTIGE: For the frequent Traveller - £419/€459/$469
All member visits are complementary, £24/€30/$35 guest visit fee

Join Priority Pass here.


About Our Lounges At Delhi Airport Terminal 3

There are three Plaza Premium Lounges in Delhi Terminal 3. One in Domestic Departures, one in Domestic Arrivals and the third in International Arrivals. These lounges offer luxurious seating in a cozy environment where you can enjoy a tasty, hot meal, relax while watching some television, make use of the Internet facilities or read from the selection of newspapers and magazines on offer. The lounges are open 24 hours daily and smart casual dress is required. Children under two years old are admitted free and all children must be accompanied by an adult. Please note the lounge will provide one takeaway food box per person which cannot be consumed inside the lounge.

The Encalm Lounge is all about entering a luxurious space where you can enjoy the utmost in comfort. Sit back and relax in the well-appointed lounge and make the most of the delicious eats and drinks on offer while watching television, connecting to the wi-fi for work or fun, or choosing something to read from the newspapers and magazines selection. The lounge is open 24 hours daily and Priority Pass guests can enjoy a maximum two hour stay.


Lounge Facilities

Our facilities at the Delhi Terminal 3 lounge ensure that you have access to all you need when you are away from home or the office.

Facilities at the Plaza Premium Lounge (Domestic Departures) include
  • Disabled access
  • Internet
  • Refreshments
  • Shower
  • Newspapers/magazines
  • Digital cards accepted
  • Free Wi-fi
  • TV
  • No smoking
  • Air conditioning
  • Alcoholic beverages
  • Flight information
  • Fax

Facilities at the Plaza Premium Lounge (Domestic Arrivals) include
  • Disabled access
  • Refreshments
  • Shower
  • Digital cards accepted
  • No smoking
  • Air conditioning
  • Newspapers/magazines
  • Free Wi-fi

Facilities at the Encalm Lounge include
  • Disabled access
  • No smoking
  • Air conditioning
  • Flight information
  • Conference
  • Free Wi-fi
  • TV
  • Refreshments
  • Newspapers/magazines
  • Telephone
  • Digital cards accepted

Facilities at the Plaza Premium Lounge (International Arrivals) include
  • Disabled access
  • Internet
  • Refreshments
  • Newspapers,magazines
  • Free Wi-fi
  • TV
  • No smoking
  • Air conditioning
  • Digital cards accepted

Please check the individual lounge pages for any exclusions at the bottom of each lounge description.


Location And Accessibility

The Plaza Premium Lounge (Domestic Departures) can be found airside in Domestic Departures. Follow the ‘Lounge A’ signs from Gates F and G. Then take the escalator on the right down to the lounge.

Plaza Premium Lounge (Domestic Arrivals) is landside in Domestic Arrivals, near Gate 1.

The Encalm Lounge is situated airside in International Departures. The lounge is located in the Security Hold Area on the Food Court Level, next to the Encalm Spa.

The Plaza Premium Lounge (International Arrivals) can be found landside in the International Arrivals Hall, opposite the exit to Gate 6.


Eight food outlets can be found in the domestic Arrivals hall, serving coffee, Indian chai tea, sandwiches, local street food, bakery selections and express-serve momo (South Asian dumplings).

International passengers will also find a varied choice, from falafels and pizza, to low-fat smoothies and desserts.

Domestic Arrivals has good shopping, including an outlet of the famous British toy retailer Hamleys, as well as Indian stores Parcos perfumery and Haldriam’s snacks. Half a dozen other stores sell electronics, leather goods, sunglasses, travel accessories and everyday essentials. You’ll also find a pharmacy here.

International Arrivals has a florist & gift store, a WH Smith newsstand & convenience store and a pharmacy. The airport has duty-free space here selling the usual luxury items. Local SIM cards can be bought from one of the kiosks – set aside a bit of time as there's paperwork involved.

  • ATMs
  • Baggage storage and lockers (in the multistory parking lot, across from the terminal)
  • Currency exchange
  • Gaming area
  • Information points
  • Medical services
  • Showers

  • Accessible restrooms
  • Wheelchair assistance

FAQs About Delhi Airport Terminal 3 Lounge

1. What is included in the lounge access?
Facilities at the Plaza Premium Lounge (Domestic Departures) include

● Disabled access
● Internet
● Refreshments
● Shower
● Newspapers/magazines
● Digital cards accepted
● Free Wi-fi
● TV
● No smoking
● Air conditioning
● Alcoholic beverages
● Flight information
● Fax

Facilities at the Plaza Premium Lounge (Domestic Arrivals) include

● Disabled access
● Refreshments
● Shower
● Digital cards accepted
● No smoking
● Air conditioning
● Newspapers/magazines
● Free Wi-fi

Facilities at the Encalm Lounge include

● Disabled access
● No smoking
● Air conditioning
● Flight information
● Conference
● Free Wi-fi
● TV
● Refreshments
● Newspapers/magazines
● Telephone
● Digital cards accepted

Facilities at the Plaza Premium Lounge (International Arrivals) include

● Disabled access
● Internet
● Refreshments
● Newspapers,magazines
● Free Wi-fi
● TV
● No smoking
● Air conditioning
● Digital cards accepted

2. Who can use the lounge at Delhi Terminal 3?
Priority Pass cardholders and registered guests visiting Delhi Terminal 3 are welcome at the Delhi Terminal 3 lounges. Regardless of the class of ticket (economy/business/first), all domestic travellers, business or leisure, can access our Delhi Terminal 3 lounge through Priority Pass.

3. Is there a dress code for the lounge at Delhi Terminal 3?
Guests in smart casual dress are welcome to enter the Priority Pass lounges at Delhi Terminal 3.

4. Can I smoke in the lounge?
Airport regulations prevent smoking outside of designated smoking areas located conveniently across Delhi Terminal 3. We invite our guests to avail these facilities.

5. How long can I stay in the lounge at Delhi Terminal 3?
You can access Priority Pass Delhi Terminal 3 facilities up to 3 hours before departure.

6. Does the lounge at Delhi Terminal 3 have flight information screens?
There are flight information screens in the Plaza Premium Lounge Terminal 2(Domestic Departures) and the Encalm Lounge in Delhi Terminal 3. Guests are requested to monitor their boarding times while enjoying our facilities.

7. Is the lounge at Delhi Terminal 3 wheelchair accessible?
The lounges located at Delhi Terminal 3 are wheelchair accessible, offering comfortable and convenient access for our guests with disabilities.

8. Does the lounge at Delhi Terminal 3 cater for vegetarians and vegans?
The lounges offer a wide selection of delectable food and beverages, suitable for our vegetarian and vegan clients.

9. Can children enter the lounge at Delhi Terminal 3?
Priority Pass is proud to welcome children to our Delhi Terminal 3 lounges.

10. I can’t find what I’m looking for?
You can find more information by visiting our Help Hub at: https://memberhelp.prioritypass.com/en/support/home


We do our best to keep these guides as up-to-date as possible, but cannot guarantee that they fully reflect the current state of every airport, where changes can happen frequently and without notice. Please contact us with any feedback.

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