The 080 Arrival Lounge at Bangalore Airport’s T2 terminal started operations sometime in late 2023. It is considered one of the best arrival lounges in India at the moment, praised not only for its ambiance but also for its delicious variety of a la carte Veg/Non-Veg menu options. Here’s everything you need to know about the T2 lounge at BLR airport.
Overview
| Type | Arrivals Lounge |
| Cards accepted | Selected Cards (for now) |
| Location | T2 Arrivals |
| Plug points | Yes |
| Ambience | Beautiful & spacious interiors |
| Food options | Tasty a la carte food |
| Capacity | ~60 Pax + Paid Private area |
One of the best arrival lounges in India, with an impressive a la carte menu that leaves you wanting more.
Location
Conveniently located just before the exit from the T2 terminal and after the 080 Cafe. Follow the arrow at the Cafe’s Kiosk and walk approximately one minute straight from the 080 Cafe towards the lounge.
Be sure not to exit the terminal, as re-entry is not possible. You’ll pass the 080 transit hotel before you get to this lounge. The 080 Transit Hotel is getting ready in T2 arrivals area and should be ready in the coming months.
And just incase if you’re wondering, you can’t access this lounge if you’re landing in Terminal 1, as these are 2 different buildings and to get into this area, you’ll need to pass security, which of course will not be allowed.
Access
- Priority Pass
- Diners Club Credit Cards
- Dreamfolks Card
- Yesbank, Rupay Credit Cards & few more
I visited this experience in 1st week of July using the Priority Pass provided with Citi Prestige (pre-migration to Axis). Access duration is of 2 hours post swipe
As it’s an arrival lounge, most regular cards are still not accepted as of July 2024. Sid also visited the lounge recently with Diners BizBlack and it’s add-on cards and it all worked smooth.
Seating & Interiors
The first impression is “beautiful” as the green plants on the ceiling provide a distinctive look and a pleasant feel.
The lounge is divided into two sections. The first section is for complimentary card access and can accommodate around 60-70 people.
The second is a separate private business area for 20-25 people, meant for meetings or other purposes, and is charged at approximately ₹3000+GST.
At the time of my entry, there were only 6-8 people present, which is quite a privilege these days for an airport lounge.
Food
The menu options for an arrival lounge are fairly wide, with food served 10-20 minutes after placing your order.
The food is unlimited, and I tried almost all the Veg options. Both presentation and taste were top-notch, as was the courtesy of the staff.
Here are some pictures of the menu and food options.
Bottomline
The 080 Arrival Lounge at T2 of Bangalore International Airport ticks almost all the boxes (except for rest rooms), making it a must-visit lounge if you have the right cards and a bit of time.
This was my second arrival lounge experience, following the one in Delhi long time ago. Speaking of arrival lounges, the new arrivals lounge in Delhi T3 is pretty good too. But the arrival lounge in Mumbai T2 is almost always underwhelming, as per Sid.
With this, Bangalore Airport has some of the best lounges in the country that includes Air India Lounge, 080 Lounge at T2 Departures and the 080 Lounge at T1 Departures.
Not to forget, there is also another arrival lounge (Care by BLR) in Bangalore Airport’s T1, which will be covered shortly.
Have you been to the 080 Arrivals Lounge at Bangalore T2? Feel free to share your experiences in the comments below.
