Hyderabad Airport Lounges
Rajiv Gandhi International Airport · Hyderabad, India
Hyderabad airport lounges number 4 at Rajiv Gandhi International (HYD), all inside its one terminal. Encalm runs a domestic lounge near Gate 21 and an international lounge beside Gate 23, both open 24 hours with Priority Pass or DragonPass, and 2 can be booked on LoungeDeal. Encalm Privé serves oneworld premium flyers.
Content updated October 29, 2026
Book a lounge at Hyderabad Airport
Two bookable lounges at HYD, picked fresh each day — or browse the full directory below.
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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 October 29, 2026
Best lounges at Hyderabad Airport
Encalm Lounge (International)
The Encalm Lounge (International) at Hyderabad airport is airside on Level E beside Gate 23, past security and immigration. It opens 24 hours, takes both Priority Pass and DragonPass, and you can book a pass on LoungeDeal, which makes it the easiest international pick at HYD.
Encalm Lounge (Domestic)
The Encalm Lounge (Domestic) at Hyderabad airport sits airside on Level E near Gate 21, opposite Domestic Transfers. It is open 24 hours, accepts Priority Pass and DragonPass, and can be booked on LoungeDeal: the only lounge on the domestic side with verified access rules.
Encalm Privé Lounge
Encalm Privé Lounge is on the international departures mezzanine near Gate 34, after security. Entry is for oneworld Sapphire members and Business Class passengers, so it suits premium oneworld flyers rather than card holders. Encalm's Hyderabad page did not list it on 29 October 2026, so check before you go.
Every Hyderabad Airport lounge: 2 bookable on LoungeDeal
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…
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 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…
Hyderabad Airport lounges at a glance
| Lounge | Terminal | Who gets in | Hours | LoungeDeal pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Encalm Lounge (Domestic) | Domestic Departures | LoungeDeal · DragonPass · Priority Pass | Daily 00:00 – 24:00 | from $33.95 |
| Encalm Lounge (International) | International Departures | LoungeDeal · DragonPass · Priority Pass | Daily 00:00 – 24:00 | from $37.95 |
| Air India Maharajah Lounge | — | — | — | — |
| Encalm Privé Lounge | International Departures | oneworld | Open 24 hours | — |
Hyderabad Airport lounges by terminal
International Departures
Hyderabad airport's international departures zone has two lounges, both airside after security and immigration. The Encalm Lounge (International) sits on Level E beside Gate 23 and opens 24 hours for Priority Pass, DragonPass and LoungeDeal pass holders. Encalm Privé, on the mezzanine near Gate 34, is limited to oneworld Sapphire members and Business Class passengers.
- —Encalm Lounge (International): Level E beside Gate 23, open 24 hours
- —Priority Pass, DragonPass or a LoungeDeal pass open the Encalm Lounge
- —Encalm Privé near Gate 34 is for oneworld Sapphire and Business Class
Domestic Departures
Hyderabad airport's domestic departures zone has the Encalm Lounge (Domestic), airside on Level E opposite Domestic Transfers near Gate 21. It opens 24 hours and takes Priority Pass, DragonPass and LoungeDeal passes. An Air India Maharajah Lounge is also listed for HYD, but its location, hours and entry rules were not confirmed on an official page.
- —Encalm Lounge (Domestic): Level E near Gate 21, open 24 hours
- —Priority Pass, DragonPass or a LoungeDeal pass open it
- —Air India Maharajah Lounge details are unconfirmed
How to get lounge access at Hyderabad Airport
Priority Pass and DragonPass both open the two Encalm lounges at Hyderabad airport, one on each side of the terminal. You can also book a pass for either one on LoungeDeal without a membership. Encalm Privé is the exception: it follows oneworld status and Business Class tickets.
Priority Pass
Priority Pass is accepted at both Encalm lounges at Hyderabad airport: the domestic lounge near Gate 21 and the international lounge beside Gate 23. Many Indian credit cards issue Priority Pass, so check what your card includes.
Priority PassDragonPass
DragonPass covers the same two Encalm lounges at HYD as Priority Pass, one in domestic departures and one in international departures. Both are open 24 hours and sit airside after security.
DragonPassBook a pass on LoungeDeal
The Encalm Lounge (Domestic) and Encalm Lounge (International) are the Hyderabad lounges you can book on LoungeDeal. The live price shows on each lounge page, and no membership or status is needed.
LoungeDealoneworld status and Business Class
Encalm Privé Lounge, on the international mezzanine near Gate 34, admits oneworld Sapphire members and Business Class passengers. It does not list Priority Pass or DragonPass access.
oneworldHyderabad Airport lounge tips
Membership cards at HYD
- —Priority Pass and DragonPass open exactly the same Encalm lounges at Hyderabad, so either card works.
- —Bank-issued lounge programmes vary by card, so check your issuer's terms before relying on a credit or debit card.
- —No membership? Book a pass for either Encalm lounge on LoungeDeal.
Domestic vs international
- —HYD runs from one integrated terminal, but domestic and international departures are separate airside zones.
- —The domestic Encalm Lounge is near Gate 21 and the international one beside Gate 23, both on Level E.
- —Pick the lounge on the side you fly from, as each zone sits behind its own security.
Timings
- —Both Encalm lounges list 00:00–24:00 opening every day, so late-night departures are covered.
- —Encalm Privé also lists 24-hour opening, but Encalm's Hyderabad page did not show it on 29 October 2026.
- —Hours can change, so check the lounge page on the day you fly.
Hyderabad Airport lounges: frequently asked questions
4 lounges are listed at Rajiv Gandhi International (HYD) in Hyderabad, all inside the single terminal. 2 of them, the Encalm Lounge (Domestic) near Gate 21 and the Encalm Lounge (International) beside Gate 23, can be booked on LoungeDeal.
Yes. Priority Pass is accepted at both Encalm lounges at Hyderabad airport: the Encalm Lounge (Domestic) near Gate 21 and the Encalm Lounge (International) beside Gate 23. Both are airside on Level E and open 24 hours.
Yes. DragonPass opens the same two Encalm lounges at Hyderabad airport as Priority Pass, the domestic lounge near Gate 21 and the international lounge beside Gate 23. Both sit after security and open 24 hours.
Priority Pass and DragonPass cards, including those issued through Indian credit cards, open both Encalm lounges at Hyderabad airport. Which bank cards include those memberships, and how many visits, is set by each card issuer, so check your card's terms.
Yes, if your debit card's issuer includes a Priority Pass or DragonPass benefit, it can open the Encalm lounges at Hyderabad airport. Debit-card lounge benefits are set by each bank, so confirm yours before you fly.
LoungeDeal shows the live price for the Encalm Lounge (Domestic) and the Encalm Lounge (International) at Hyderabad airport on each lounge page. Encalm Privé does not sell passes; it follows oneworld status and Business Class tickets.
Yes. The Encalm Lounge (Domestic) at Hyderabad airport is airside on Level E opposite Domestic Transfers, near Gate 21. It opens 24 hours and accepts Priority Pass, DragonPass and passes booked on LoungeDeal.
24 hours. Both Encalm lounges at Hyderabad airport list 00:00–24:00 opening every day, and Encalm Privé also lists 24-hour opening. Timings can change, so check the lounge page before you travel.
Yes. Encalm Privé Lounge at Hyderabad airport admits oneworld Sapphire members and Business Class passengers. It is on the international departures mezzanine near Gate 34, after security.
No official Air India page lists a Hyderabad lounge as of 29 October 2026. An Air India Maharajah Lounge appears in lounge listings for HYD, but its location and entry rules are unconfirmed, so plan on the Encalm lounges.
Sources
This guide was last checked against these official sources on 2026-10-29. How we verify lounge data