Delhi, India · Indira Gandhi International
DEL Terminal 3 lounges
Terminal 3 at Indira Gandhi International (DEL) lists 6 lounges. The highest-rated operating lounge on Lounge Frog is Encalm Privé (International T3), at 4.9/5.
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Encalm Privé (International T3)
Best rated · premium independent · 100 seatsAccess: DragonPass
Hours: Hours not confirmed
4.9Encalm Lounge (Domestic T3)
independent · 400 seatsAccess: Priority Pass
Hours: 12 AM – 11:59 PM daily
4.7
Encalm Lounge (International T3)
independent · 400 seatsAccess: Priority Pass
Hours: 12 AM – 11:59 PM daily
4.7
The Maharaja Lounge
hub lounge · 300 seatsAccess: Star Alliance Gold Lounge Access
Hours: Hours not confirmed
4.6
Encalm Lounge (Arrivals)
independent, landsideAccess: Priority Pass
Hours: 12 AM – 11:59 PM daily
3.6
Domestic Lounge - New Delhi T3
domestic loungeAccess: Priority Pass
Hours: 12 AM – 11:59 PM daily
2.3
American Express Lounge (Former Terminal 3 Location)
Near gate 27 · 100 seatsClosedAccess: See lounge for access details
Hours: Permanently closed
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Terminal amenities
3.0 overallWhat a 5 means for each metric
- Security speed
- through the checkpoint in minutes, even at peak
- Check-in & bag drop
- short lines, plenty of kiosks, quick bag drop
- Baggage delivery
- bags on the belt by the time you reach it
- Walk to gates
- short walks, moving walkways where it's long
- Signage & wayfinding
- clear signs, easy to find your gate
- Cleanliness
- spotless floors, restrooms, and seating
- Food & drink
- real restaurants and good coffee, not just kiosks
- Shopping
- useful shops, not only duty-free perfume
- Wi-Fi
- free, fast, no captive-portal hassle
- Gate seating
- comfortable seats with power at every gate
- Power outlets
- outlets and USB at most seats
- Quiet
- no blaring announcements or gate-area chaos
- Restrooms
- clean, plentiful, never a queue
- Accessibility
- step-free routes, help easy to find
Airlines served
Quick answers
How many lounges are in Terminal 3 at Indira Gandhi International?
Lounge Frog lists 6 lounges in Terminal 3 at Indira Gandhi International (DEL): Domestic Lounge - New Delhi T3, Encalm Lounge (Arrivals), Encalm Lounge (Domestic T3), Encalm Lounge (International T3), Encalm Privé (International T3) and The Maharaja Lounge.
Which airlines fly from Terminal 3 at Indira Gandhi International?
Air France, Air India, Air India Express, British Airways, Emirates, Etihad Airways, IndiGo, Lufthansa, Qatar Airways, Singapore Airlines, Turkish Airlines and United Airlines fly from Terminal 3 at Indira Gandhi International (DEL).
What is the best lounge in Terminal 3?
The highest-rated lounge in Terminal 3 at Indira Gandhi International (DEL) on Lounge Frog is Encalm Privé (International T3), at 4.9 out of 5.
Is Terminal 3 a good terminal?
Lounge Frog rates Terminal 3 at DEL 3.0 out of 5 overall, the average of 14 editorial metrics such as security speed and bag delivery.
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What people who've been say. One review each; you can update yours.
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