Hyderabad Airport Lounges
Rajiv Gandhi International Airport · Hyderabad, India
Rajiv Gandhi International (HYD) runs from a single integrated terminal with separate domestic and international departure zones. Its lounges are Encalm-operated, reachable on DragonPass, Priority Pass and oneworld, with an Encalm Privé tier on the international side. Air India serves Star Alliance and premium flyers from the domestic departures area near Gate 22.
Content updated June 24, 2026
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This guide is compiled from airline, alliance and lounge-operator sources plus published access rules from Priority Pass and DragonPass — we haven't independently visited every Rajiv Gandhi International Airport lounge yet. Nothing here is a paid placement, and the guide is updated as lounges open, close, renovate or change access policies. Read more about how we verify lounge data.
Last updated June 24, 2026
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Encalm Lounge (International)
The Encalm Lounge on the international side is the most useful all-rounder at HYD — reachable on DragonPass, airside after security near Gate 23 on Level E, with runway views, hot and cold food and a children's area. A reliable choice for most international departures.
Encalm Lounge
This Encalm Lounge is the HYD option that takes Priority Pass, and also welcomes oneworld Sapphire status and Business Class passengers. With showers, a bar and air conditioning, it's the go-to if you carry Priority Pass rather than DragonPass.
Encalm Privé Lounge
The Encalm Privé Lounge is the top tier on the international side — on the mezzanine level near Gate 34, after security, with showers, hot food and a business centre. Open to oneworld Sapphire status and Business Class passengers for a calmer, more premium stay.
Encalm Lounge (Domestic)
The Encalm Lounge in the domestic departures area, beside Gate 21 on Level E, is the DragonPass option for domestic flyers. Air-conditioned with hot food, runway views and a calm, low-noise atmosphere — handy before a domestic departure from HYD.
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The Air India Maharajah Lounge is in Hyderabad's domestic terminal, near boarding gate 22. It welcomes premium passengers travelling with Air India and Star Alliance partner airlines, and…
The Encalm Lounge in Hyderabad's domestic departures sits airside on Level E, beside boarding gate 21. It's the DragonPass option for domestic flyers at HYD, with a modern, minimalist…
The Encalm Lounge in Hyderabad's international departures sits airside on Level E, beside boarding gate 23. It's the everyday international option at HYD, reachable on DragonPass, with a…
Encalm Lounge
★4.2This Encalm Lounge at Rajiv Gandhi International Airport is the HYD option that accepts Priority Pass, and also welcomes oneworld Sapphire status and Business Class passengers. The decor is…
The Encalm Privé Lounge is the premium tier on Hyderabad's international side, on the mezzanine level near Gate 34, after security. It's open to oneworld Sapphire status and Business Class…
Rajiv Gandhi International Airport lounges by terminal.
International Departures
Hyderabad's international departure zone holds the bulk of the airport's lounges, all Encalm-operated and airside after security and immigration. The standard Encalm Lounge sits near Gate 23 on Level E and is reachable on DragonPass; a second Encalm Lounge adds Priority Pass and oneworld access; and the Encalm Privé tier on the mezzanine near Gate 34 is the most premium option for oneworld Sapphire and Business Class passengers.
- —All Encalm-operated and airside, after security and immigration
- —DragonPass opens the standard international Encalm Lounge
- —A second Encalm Lounge takes Priority Pass and oneworld access
- —The Encalm Privé tier near Gate 34 is the premium option
Domestic Departures
Hyderabad's domestic departure zone has two lounges. The Encalm Lounge beside Gate 21 on Level E is the DragonPass option, air-conditioned with hot food and runway views. The Air India Maharajah Lounge near Gate 22 serves Air India and Star Alliance partner premium passengers and is also listed as a paid-entry option.
- —Encalm Lounge near Gate 21 is reachable on DragonPass
- —Air India Maharajah Lounge near Gate 22 serves Air India and Star Alliance flyers
- —Both sit airside in the domestic departures area
How to get into lounges at HYD.
Hyderabad's lounges are almost entirely Encalm-operated, so the membership you carry matters more than your airline. DragonPass is the most useful single card here, opening the main Encalm lounges on both the domestic and international sides. Priority Pass and oneworld each reach one international Encalm lounge, and a premium-cabin ticket or eligible airline status opens the relevant lounge directly.
DragonPass
DragonPass is the most useful membership at HYD, opening the Encalm Lounge in international departures (near Gate 23) and the Encalm Lounge in domestic departures (near Gate 21). If you only carry one card here, DragonPass covers the most ground.
DragonPassPriority Pass
Priority Pass is accepted at one Encalm Lounge on the international side, which also takes oneworld status. Coverage is narrower than DragonPass, so check the per-lounge page and confirm you're in the right departures zone before relying on it.
Priority PassAirline & alliance lounges
oneworld Sapphire status or a Business Class ticket opens the Encalm Lounge and the Encalm Privé Lounge on the international side. SkyTeam and Star Alliance status passengers, and Air India premium flyers, are served at the relevant Encalm and Air India lounges. Access follows your ticket and tier.
oneworld
SkyTeam
Star Alliance
Air IndiaBusiness & First class ticket
A Business Class ticket on a oneworld carrier reaches the international Encalm and Encalm Privé lounges directly, and Air India premium-cabin passengers use the Maharajah Lounge on the domestic side. The simplest route if you're flying premium out of Hyderabad.
oneworldAir IndiaWalk-in / paid entry
The Air India Maharajah Lounge in domestic departures is also listed as a paid-entry option, so it can be reached without status in some cases. Check current terms at the door, as paid walk-in availability and pricing can vary.
Know before you go.
Lead with DragonPass
- —Hyderabad's lounges are almost all Encalm-operated, so the membership you carry matters more than your airline.
- —DragonPass opens the main Encalm lounge on both the international and domestic sides — the single most useful card at HYD.
- —Priority Pass and oneworld each reach only one international Encalm lounge, so check coverage before you travel.
Domestic vs international
- —HYD runs from one integrated terminal, but domestic and international departures are separate zones after their own security and immigration.
- —The international Encalm lounges sit on Level E near Gates 23 and 34; the domestic Encalm Lounge is near Gate 21.
- —Pick a lounge in the zone you're departing from — you can't move between domestic and international airside areas.
Go premium on the international side
- —The Encalm Privé Lounge near Gate 34 is the top tier, with showers, hot food and a business centre for oneworld Sapphire and Business Class passengers.
- —If you have showers in mind before a long-haul flight, the Privé and Priority Pass Encalm lounges both list shower facilities.
- —The standard international Encalm Lounge near Gate 23 has a children's area, handy if you're travelling with family.
Timing & comfort
- —Most Encalm lounges at HYD list 24-hour or all-day hours, so they're usable around late-night and early-morning departure banks.
- —The lounges are described as calm and low-noise, with runway views from several — a quieter alternative to the terminal floor.
- —Air conditioning is a notable comfort in Hyderabad's heat; the Encalm lounges list it among their facilities.
Frequently asked, frequently answered.
We track five lounges at Rajiv Gandhi International (HYD), all in the single integrated terminal. Three Encalm lounges sit on the international departures side, and the domestic departures side has an Encalm Lounge plus the Air India Maharajah Lounge.
Yes. Priority Pass is accepted at one Encalm Lounge on the international departures side, which also takes oneworld status. DragonPass covers a wider set at HYD, including the domestic Encalm Lounge, so if you hold both, DragonPass opens more doors.
Yes. DragonPass is the most useful membership at HYD. It opens the Encalm Lounge in international departures near Gate 23 and the Encalm Lounge in domestic departures near Gate 21, both airside after security.
For most international travellers, the Encalm Lounge near Gate 23 is the best all-rounder, reachable on DragonPass with hot and cold food and runway views. For a more premium stay, the Encalm Privé Lounge near Gate 34 adds showers and a business centre for oneworld Sapphire and Business Class passengers.
Yes. The domestic departures area has the Encalm Lounge near Gate 21 on Level E, reachable on DragonPass, and the Air India Maharajah Lounge near Gate 22 for Air India and Star Alliance premium passengers.
Yes. The Air India Maharajah Lounge is in the domestic departures area near Gate 22 and welcomes premium passengers travelling with Air India and Star Alliance partner airlines. It's also listed as a paid-entry option.
Yes. oneworld Sapphire status or a Business Class ticket opens the Encalm Lounge and the Encalm Privé Lounge on the international departures side. These are airside after security and immigration.
Most of the Encalm lounges at HYD list 24-hour or all-day opening, so they're generally usable around late-night and early-morning flights. Hours can change, so check the per-lounge page before you travel.