In this guide we may refer to locations as "landside" and "airside". Landside is the public area of the terminal located in the non-secure zone, before security. Airside is the secure area of the terminal that you must reach by going through security. If you are an economy class traveller, you can enter these lounges at Bengaluru airport either by purchasing a day pass or through a membership program. Visit the individual lounge page for more details (ie. facilities, hours, pass and membership information): Day Hotel by Plaza Premium Lounge - The day hotel offers 20 rooms and a lounge area. Location: Domestic Departures Terminal, Level 2, near check-in counter #1. Lounge packages are available (INR 1, 000 for 2 hours). Showers packages are available (from INR 500). Day room packages start with a minimum 3 hour stay. (Single Rooms: INR 2, 500 - 3 hours • INR 3, 500 - 6 hours • INR 500 - each additional hour. Studio: INR 3, 500 - 3 hours • INR 4, 500 - 6 hours • INR 1, 000 - each additional hour. Family Suite: INR 5, 000 - 3 hours • INR 6, 000 - 6 hours • INR 1, 500 - each additional hour.). - Location: Terminal 1, Domestic Departures, Airside, Level 1, Mezzanine, near Gate 2. Hours: open 24 hours. Lounge Access: Pay at the Door (INR 1200 or INR 2400 for 2 or 5 hours) • Priority Pass. - Location: Terminal 1, International Departures, Airside, Level 1, near Gate 18. Showers are available for an additional fee. Hours: open 24 hours. Lounge Access: Pay at the Door (INR 1200 or INR 2400 for 2 or 5 hours) • Priority Pass. - Location: Terminal 1, Airside, Domestic Departures, opposite Gate 3, Mezzanine Level. Hours: open 24 hours. Lounge Access: Pay at the Door • Priority Pass. Above Ground Lounge - Location: International Terminal, Airside, Level 1, near Gate 18. Hours: open 24 hours. Lounge Access: Pay at the Door • Priority Pass. Additionally, Kingfisher Airlines, Jet Airways, Air India, and Oberoi Group have private lounges that are members or elite status flyers only. Free WiFi is available at Bengaluru airport. After registering, a password will be sent to your mobile phone. If sleeping in Bangalore Airport does not appeal to you, there are hotels near the airport : Day Hotel by Plaza Premium - Day rooms are available with a minimum 3 hour stay. [ see above ] - (5 min from the airport) Airport transfers available for INR 450 each way. Day rooms available for use, INR 1800 + taxes per single person for any four hours within 6:00AM to 6:00PM - (10 min from the airport) Airport transfers are available for INR 700 each way. Clarks Exotica - (15 min from the airport) Airport shuttle available To find a cheap room, there is a list of hotel deals in Bangalore on Tripadvisor that can be sorted by price. ATMs / Cash Machines - Location: Arrivals Halls and Curbside Food / Dining - At the time of this update, the following food concessions were open 24 hours: Urban Food Market (Location: International Departures, Airside, Level 1, near Gate 24) • 7 Tawas (Location: International Departures, Airside, Level 1, opposite Gate 18) • Noodle (Location: International Departures, Airside, Level 1, opposite Gate 18) • Bar 380 (Location: International Departures, Airside, Level 1, near Gate 21) • Bar (Location: International Departures, Airside, Level 1, opposite Gate 18). Showers - Showers are available in the Plaza Premium Lounge [ see above ] The airport is open 24 hours. Bus Vayu Vajra is a 24-hr bus service that connects the airport to Bangalore City via eleven different routes. For schedules, fares and more information, visit the Vayu Vajra web site. Car Rentals Carzonrent and Akbar Travels are currently the only two rental car agencies at the airport. Taxi Karnataka Taxi, MegaCabs and Meru Cabs are the official taxi service providers for the airport, providing safe and easy transportation to the Bangalore city area. Passengers can opt for non air-conditioned service or pay a slightly higher fare for an air-conditioned taxi. Train At the time of this update, plans are underway to build a high speed rail link that will serve as a connection from the airport to Bangalore City The information in this Airport Guide is based on information collected and/or received from the airport's and their web sites. The information above is subject to change without notice. Use it for informational purposes only to help you during your stay. To report errors, or to add/change any items quoted in the guide, email me. Source: www.sleepinginairports.net