Lounge access rules change often — confirm in the lounge's app or the card's benefits page before you fly.
Bengaluru's Kempegowda International Airport serves India's tech capital and has flights to the US and across Asia and Europe. Bangalore airport lounges with Priority Pass are run mostly under the 080 brand: Priority Pass lists five departure lounges across Terminals 1 and 2, all open 24 hours, including one kerbside lounge before security. There is no Centurion Lounge or US bank lounge here.
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Quick answer
- Best card for Bengaluru airport lounges: Chase Sapphire Reserve — Priority Pass with two free guests, then $27 each
- Best value: Capital One Venture X ($395) — Priority Pass, but guests cost $35 each
- Flying international: the 080 International Lounge in Terminal 2
- Arriving early: the Terminal 1 kerbside lounge is before security, so you can use it before you check in
Airport snapshot
Bengaluru has two terminals. Terminal 2 handles international flights and some domestic ones, with separate domestic and international areas. Terminal 1 is domestic. The terminals aren't connected after security, so use a lounge in your own terminal.
Where to go by terminal
- Terminal 2, international departures: 080 International Lounge (Priority Pass).
- Terminal 2, domestic departures: 080 Lounge (Domestic) (Priority Pass).
- Terminal 1 (domestic): two 080 Domestic Lounges after security, and the T1 Lounge (Kerbside) before security (all Priority Pass).
Lounges at BLR
080 International Lounge, Terminal 2
- Location: Terminal 2, international departures.
- Access: Priority Pass, listed as open 24 hours.
- Guest policy: Set by your Priority Pass membership: two free on Sapphire Reserve and Amex Platinum, $35 each on the personal Venture X.
- Best for: US-bound and other international flights.
080 Lounge (Domestic), Terminal 2
- Location: Terminal 2, domestic departures.
- Access: Priority Pass, open 24 hours.
- Guest policy: Set by your Priority Pass membership.
- Best for: Domestic flights from Terminal 2.
080 Domestic Lounges, Terminal 1
- Location: Terminal 1, domestic departures (Priority Pass lists two locations).
- Access: Priority Pass, open 24 hours.
- Guest policy: Set by your Priority Pass membership.
- Best for: Domestic flights from Terminal 1.
T1 Lounge (Kerbside), Terminal 1
- Location: Terminal 1, at the kerb before security.
- Access: Priority Pass, open 24 hours. Because it's landside, you can use it before check-in, but you'll still need to clear security afterwards.
- Guest policy: Set by your Priority Pass membership.
- Best for: Early arrivals and people seeing travellers off.
Priority Pass at BLR
- Lounges: 080 International Lounge (Terminal 2); 080 Lounge (Domestic, Terminal 2); 080 Domestic Lounge (Terminal 1, two locations); T1 Lounge (Kerbside).
- Arrivals: Priority Pass also lists an 080 Arrival Lounge in Terminal 2 for arriving passengers; it isn't covered here.
- Access: Enroll through your card issuer before you travel, and show your membership with a same-day boarding pass.
Best credit cards for BLR
| Card | Annual fee | Lounges you get at BLR | Guests | Best if you… |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chase Sapphire Reserve | $795 | All five Priority Pass lounges | 2 free, then $27 | Travel with family |
| Amex Platinum | $895 | All five Priority Pass lounges | 2 free at Priority Pass | Use Centurion Lounges elsewhere |
| Capital One Venture X | $395 | All five Priority Pass lounges | $35 each | Travel solo |
| Citi Strata Elite | $595 | All five Priority Pass lounges | 2 free, then $35 | Also fly American |
Recommended strategy
- If you're flying home to the US: you'll depart from Terminal 2 international, so use the 080 International Lounge with any Priority Pass card.
- If you're flying domestic: check whether your flight leaves from Terminal 1 or Terminal 2 and use the 080 lounge there.
- If you travel with a companion: the Sapphire Reserve's two free guests beat paying $35 each on the Venture X.
FAQ
Which lounges at Bangalore airport accept Priority Pass? Priority Pass lists five departure lounges: the 080 International Lounge and 080 Lounge (Domestic) in Terminal 2, two 080 Domestic Lounges in Terminal 1, and the T1 Lounge (Kerbside) before security. All are listed as open 24 hours.
Is there a Centurion Lounge at Bengaluru airport? No. Amex Platinum cardholders use Priority Pass at Bengaluru.
Can I use the kerbside lounge after security? No. The T1 Lounge (Kerbside) is before security, so use it before you check in and clear security.
Do Indian credit cards work in the same lounges? Many Indian credit cards use Priority Pass or similar programs at these lounges, but each card sets its own visit limits, often per quarter. Check your card's terms.
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Lounge access rules, guest policies and locations change. Always confirm current details with the airline, lounge operator or card issuer before you travel.
