Srinagar Airport Lounges
Sheikh ul Alam Airport · Srinagar, India
Sheikh ul-Alam International (SXR) in Srinagar keeps things simple with two lounges, both run under the Paahun brand. Paahun Lounge sits airside near Gates 2 and 3 and is reachable on DragonPass, while Paahun The Executive Lounge is the Priority Pass option. Between them they cover the two main lounge memberships, so most card-holding travellers have a way in.
Content updated June 25, 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 Sheikh ul Alam 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 25, 2026
Where we'd actually go.
Paahun Lounge
Paahun Lounge is the most rounded option at Srinagar — airside near Gates 2 and 3, with a hot and cold snack spread, complimentary soft drinks, Wi-Fi and power outlets. It opens from early morning to evening and is the natural choice if you hold DragonPass.
Paahun Lounge
Paahun Lounge is the DragonPass lounge at SXR. Present a valid DragonPass membership to get in, settle into the warm, Kashmiri-inspired seating and use the Wi-Fi and power outlets before your flight. A two-hour maximum stay applies.
Paahun The Executive Lounge
Paahun The Executive Lounge is the Priority Pass option in Terminal 1, open from early morning until late evening. It's a calm, modern space with cold snacks, complimentary soft drinks, a TV, newspapers and magazines — a comfortable spot to wait if you carry Priority Pass.
Paahun The Executive Lounge
With plush seating, soft background music and large windows, Paahun The Executive Lounge is the calmer of the two if you just want to sit away from the terminal crowds. Newspapers, magazines and a TV round out a low-key pre-flight wait.
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Paahun Lounge
★4.4Paahun Lounge sits airside on the first floor of Srinagar's terminal, near Gates 2 and 3, and is the airport's DragonPass option. It's a calm, comfortable regional lounge with warm…
Paahun The Executive Lounge is Srinagar's Priority Pass lounge, in Terminal 1. It's a tranquil, modern space with warm lighting, plush seating and soft background music — a comfortable…
Sheikh ul Alam Airport lounges by terminal.
Main Terminal
Srinagar operates from a single passenger terminal handling domestic flights and a small number of international services. Both of the airport's lounges are here: Paahun Lounge sits airside near Gates 2 and 3 on the first floor and is reachable on DragonPass, while Paahun The Executive Lounge is the Priority Pass option. Clear security first, then follow signage to your lounge.
- —Single terminal — both lounges are in the same building
- —Paahun Lounge (DragonPass) is airside, 1st floor near Gates 2 and 3
- —Paahun The Executive Lounge is the Priority Pass option
- —Both lounges open early morning and run into the evening
How to get into lounges at SXR.
Srinagar is a membership-led lounge airport: the two Paahun lounges are split between DragonPass and Priority Pass, so the card you carry decides which one you use. There are no separate airline or alliance lounges here, and access is straightforward — clear security, then present your membership at the door. Check the per-lounge page for the latest entry terms before you travel.
DragonPass
DragonPass opens Paahun Lounge, the airside lounge near Gates 2 and 3. Present a valid DragonPass membership with your boarding pass. It's the only DragonPass lounge at SXR, so confirm you're heading to Paahun Lounge rather than the Executive Lounge.
DragonPassPriority Pass
Priority Pass is accepted at Paahun The Executive Lounge in Terminal 1. Show a valid Priority Pass membership card with your boarding pass. This is the only Priority Pass lounge at Srinagar.
Priority PassWalk-in entry
Both Paahun lounges sell food and drink for purchase, and walk-in entry may be available at the door subject to capacity and the operator's policy. If you don't hold a membership, ask at the desk on the day; pricing and availability are set by the lounge.
Airline access
Srinagar has no dedicated airline or alliance lounges. Some carriers extend complimentary or discounted contract-lounge access to premium-cabin and elite passengers, so check with your airline whether your ticket or status covers a Paahun lounge visit.
Know before you go.
Match the lounge to your card
- —Paahun Lounge is DragonPass; Paahun The Executive Lounge is Priority Pass — the card you carry decides which one you use.
- —There's no overlap, so if you only hold one of the two memberships, head straight to the matching lounge.
- —Both are Paahun-branded, so check the full name and access method to be sure you're in the right one.
Mind the opening hours
- —Paahun Lounge runs 06:00 to 20:00, so very early or late flights may fall outside its hours.
- —Paahun The Executive Lounge has a wider 05:00 to 22:00 window — useful for the first and last departures of the day.
- —Srinagar's schedule is daytime-heavy, but confirm the lounge is open for your specific flight time.
Set your expectations
- —These are compact regional lounges — comfortable and calm rather than large or feature-heavy.
- —Food is a snack spread with items for sale alongside complimentary bites, not a full hot buffet.
- —Both lounges are air-conditioned, have Wi-Fi and offer step-free access for travellers with reduced mobility.
Plan around the airport
- —Srinagar runs from a single terminal, so both lounges are in the same building once you're airside.
- —Security can be thorough at SXR — arrive in good time so you can still enjoy the lounge before boarding.
- —Paahun Lounge applies a two-hour maximum stay, so time your visit close to your departure.
Frequently asked, frequently answered.
We track two lounges at Sheikh ul-Alam International (SXR), both run under the Paahun brand. Paahun Lounge is the DragonPass option airside near Gates 2 and 3, and Paahun The Executive Lounge is the Priority Pass option in Terminal 1.
Yes. Priority Pass is accepted at Paahun The Executive Lounge in Terminal 1. It's the only Priority Pass lounge at Srinagar — present a valid membership card with your boarding pass. The other lounge, Paahun Lounge, runs on DragonPass instead.
Yes. DragonPass opens Paahun Lounge, the airside lounge near Gates 2 and 3 on the first floor. It's the only DragonPass lounge at SXR, so make sure you head to Paahun Lounge rather than Paahun The Executive Lounge.
It depends on your membership. Paahun Lounge is the most rounded option overall, with hot and cold snacks, soft drinks, Wi-Fi and power outlets, and works on DragonPass. If you hold Priority Pass, Paahun The Executive Lounge is your lounge.
No. Srinagar has no dedicated airline or alliance lounges — both lounges are independent contract lounges in the DragonPass and Priority Pass networks. Some airlines may extend contract-lounge access to premium passengers, so check with your carrier.
Possibly. Both Paahun lounges sell food and drink for purchase, and walk-in entry may be offered at the door subject to capacity and the operator's policy. Without DragonPass or Priority Pass, ask at the lounge desk on the day, as pricing and availability are set by the lounge.
Paahun Lounge is open from 06:00 to 20:00, and Paahun The Executive Lounge runs from 05:00 to 22:00 daily. Very early or late flights may fall outside the first lounge's hours, so check before you travel.
Paahun Lounge is airside, on the first floor near Gates 2 and 3, so you reach it after clearing security. Paahun The Executive Lounge is in Terminal 1 — follow the signage after security to find your lounge.