080 Lounge

₹1500 at T1 buys you into 080 Lounge’s mixed record

This is the older lounge in Kempegowda’s Terminal T1, open 24/7 and used by multiple airlines for business class. Priority Pass works here, or you can pay a ₹1500 day pass at the desk after clearing security for domestic departures.

Physically, 080 Lounge sits past security in T1, a short walk from most domestic gates in the 1–20 range, and often runs at near-capacity during evening bank waves around 9–11 p.m. Seating is mostly armchairs packed fairly tight, with only a handful of seats near power outlets, so count plugs before you commit to a spot.

Food is buffet-style Indian and basic Western: think dosa, idli, one or two curries, rice, salad, and a couple of desserts at peak mealtimes around 8 a.m., 2 p.m., and 9 p.m. Compared with T2’s lounges, reviewers consistently call the spread smaller and more repetitive, so treat it as a filling meal, not a hotel brunch.

Soft drinks, machine coffee, and tea are included, but don’t expect craft anything; beer and spirits are either limited or unavailable depending on the day and state rules, and prices for paid alcohol, when stocked, sit in the ₹400–₹700 range per drink. If you care about coffee quality, the terminal cafés near gates in the high teens usually beat the lounge machine by a wide margin.

Service is the sticking point: multiple TripAdvisor reviews of 080 in T1 mention staff taking 15–20 minutes to clear plates and refill basics, even when the room doesn’t look totally full. One reviewer called it a “very disappointing” “so‑called premium airport lounge” after waiting through slow table clearing and ignored requests.

Watch out for peak crowding when several carriers funnel Priority Pass guests between about 7 p.m. and midnight; at that point, queues can build at reception and open seats disappear, turning the space into little more than a quieter extension of the terminal. If the check-in line is five or more people deep, factor in a 10–15 minute wait before you even sit down.

Practical tip: if you’re on a shorter T1 layover of under 60 minutes, skip the ₹1500 day pass, grab a quick meal from the food court near gate clusters in the low teens, and head straight to your gate instead of gambling on slow service here.