Lounge access in DEL
Nov 12, 2020 | 12:24 pm
#1
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Lounge access in DEL
Searched the forum and found few answers but its not very clear if I can access the Plaza Premium domestic departure lounge.
Here is my situation, I arrive at DEL at 9 PM on AC flight and my connecting flight to BLR is at 6 AM the next morning on Vistara (business class). I see that I access PP arrival lounge in T3 using Priority Pass. But I read that I would not have full access like showers etc. If I do decide to head to the domestic terminal, would I be able to check in that early and head to domestic lounge (assuming its on the airside)?
What are my options? Kindly help. Thanks.
Here is my situation, I arrive at DEL at 9 PM on AC flight and my connecting flight to BLR is at 6 AM the next morning on Vistara (business class). I see that I access PP arrival lounge in T3 using Priority Pass. But I read that I would not have full access like showers etc. If I do decide to head to the domestic terminal, would I be able to check in that early and head to domestic lounge (assuming its on the airside)?
What are my options? Kindly help. Thanks.
Nov 12, 2020 | 11:41 pm
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The CISF guards won't let you enter the departure level that early, it is limited to 4 hours before the flight, so you can't get to the PP lounge before 1-2am. I usually hang out at the PP arrival lounge just after exiting the doors after customs in DEL. However this arrival lounge may be closed due to the pandemic. Your options are pretty limited... you could go to one of the airport hotels...
Nov 13, 2020 | 11:13 am
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The CISF guards won't let you enter the departure level that early, it is limited to 4 hours before the flight, so you can't get to the PP lounge before 1-2am. I usually hang out at the PP arrival lounge just after exiting the doors after customs in DEL. However this arrival lounge may be closed due to the pandemic. Your options are pretty limited... you could go to one of the airport hotels...
According to PP website the international arrival lounge in T3 is closed. Even if CISF allows me in would there be Vistata personnel to check me in at around 11 PM? I will also explore T3 IHG hotel as an alternative.
Nov 13, 2020 | 1:31 pm
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I suppose there may be a UK checkin counter open. But note that you cannot leave the terminal in India after checking in your luggage...
Nov 13, 2020 | 2:29 pm
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the ihg hotel is definitely an option as your can access that upto 24 hours before your flight....