Originally Posted by
Keyser
probably around midnight....
Actually at DEL you are now allowed into international departures 6 hours before your flight:
http://www.newdelhiairport.in/sleepi...s-airport.aspx
All the Pods are located after security check (Security Hold Area). Departing passengers are allowed entry to the security hold area 6 hours prior for International passengers, 24 hours for Transit passengers.