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Istanbul International Airport is considered smoker-friendly, with smoking areas located across the airport. These include smoking terraces near the A, B, C, D, F, and G gates, as well as the departures floor at Check-in Areas A and C, and two zones near baggage claim belts. There are also free smoking zones across the domestic side and in the central part of the airport, such as the terrace near the Food Court Area Entrance and the balcony at the Food Court Area. However, it's important to note that there are no designated smoking areas near the E Gates, and smokers are advised to look for other gate areas nearby.
| Characteristics | Values |
|---|---|
| Number of terminals | 1 |
| Smoking areas | Check-in Area A, Check-in Area C, near baggage claim belts, outdoor smoking terrace on the domestic side, Gate D terrace, terrace to the left of E1, terrace near A11 gate, terrace near B18 gate, balcony near C1 gate, area near D16 gate, F13 smoking terrace, terrace across Gate 8, area near G11 gate, terrace near Food Court Area Entrance, balcony at the Food Court Area |
| Maximum walking distance from any gate | 6-8 minutes |
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What You'll Learn
Smoking areas at Istanbul Airport
Istanbul International Airport has several designated smoking areas for passengers who wish to smoke. The airport recommends checking which areas are operational on the day of your departure/arrival/transfer as this may vary.
There are two smoking zones near the baggage claim belts, one for domestic passengers and one for international passengers. There are also two smoking areas on the departures floor at Check-in Area A and Check-in Area C.
For those departing from the domestic fields, there is a smoking area on the terrace near the Food Court Area Entrance, as well as a balcony at the Food Court Area.
For those departing to Europe or Asia from the A-gates, there is a smoking terrace near Gate A11. If your flight is from the B-gates section, there is an indoor smoking area near A-B Gourmet Trilogy. There is also an intermediate smoking area near Gate B18.
For C-gates, there is a smoking balcony close to Gate C1 near Napzone. The D-Gates smoking area is located next to Gate D16.
There is no designated smoking area near the E-gates, but there is a smoking terrace near Gate F13 for F-gates departures. There is also a terrace-style smoking area across from Gate 8, and another near Gate G11 for G-gates departures.
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Smoking near the check-in area
Istanbul International Airport has multiple smoking areas. There are two smoking zones near the check-in area at entrances A and C. These are located on the departures floor. There are also two smoking zones near the baggage claim belts, one for domestic passengers and one for international passengers.
If you are looking for a smoking area near the A-gates, there is a smoking terrace near Gate A11. For those departing from the B-gates, there is an intermediate smoking area near A-B Gourmet Trilogy, as well as a terrace near Gate B18. Visitors departing from the C-gates can smoke on the balcony near Gate C1, and those departing from the D-gates can smoke near Gate D16.
There are no designated smoking areas near the E-gates, but there are two terraces near the F-gates (F13 and Gate 8) and one near the G-gates (Gate G11). In addition to these gate-located smoking areas, there are also terraces near the Food Court Area Entrance and the Food Court Area for passengers departing from domestic fields.
It is important to note that smoking is only permitted in designated areas and that these areas may not always be operational. It is recommended to check the airport's official website or contact the airport team for the latest information on smoking areas.
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Smoking near gates A, B, C, D, E, F, and G
Istanbul International Airport has several designated smoking areas. There are two smoking zones near the entrances on the departures floor at Check-in Area A and Check-in Area C. There are also two smoking zones near baggage claim belts, one for domestic passengers and one for international.
For Gates A, the closest smoking terrace is near Gate A11. If your flight is from a gate closer to the B-gates section, there is an indoor smoking area near A-B Gourmet Trilogy. For Gates B, there is an intermediate smoking area near A-B Gourmet Trilogy, and another terrace near Gate B18. There is also a special Fresh Air Terrace where smoking is allowed near Gate B1.
For Gates C, there is a smoking area on the balcony near Gate C1. For Gates D, the smoking area is next to Gate D16.
For Gates E, there are no designated smoking areas, so it is better to look for nearby gates. There is a smoking terrace near Gate F13, which is a lounge-type terrace. There is another smoking area across Gate 8. For Gates G, the smoking area is near Gate G11.
In addition to the smoking areas near the gates, there are also a couple of free smoking zones across the domestic side and in the central part of the airport. For instance, passengers departing from domestic fields can smoke on the terrace near the Food Court Area Entrance or on the balcony at the Food Court Area. There is also an outdoor smoking terrace on the domestic side, about 50m after passing Starbucks, opposite the tobacco shop.
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Smoking before and after passport control
Istanbul International Airport has several smoking areas, both before and after passport control. The airport recommends arriving at least two hours before domestic flights and three hours before international flights, so there should be plenty of time to locate a smoking area.
Smoking before passport control
Before passport control, there are smoking areas on either side of the airport. One source suggests that you can smoke outside the terminal before entering, and another mentions a smoking terrace about 50m after passing Starbucks, on the left, opposite the tobacco shop. There are also two smoking zones near baggage claim belts—one for domestic passengers and one for international.
Smoking after passport control
After passport control, there are covered smoking terraces throughout the departure area. There is a smoking terrace in every wing from A to F, a maximum of 6-8 minutes' walk from any gate. There is also a smoking area in the central part of the airport, where passengers departing from domestic fields can smoke on the terrace or balcony near the Food Court Area Entrance.
For gates A, B, C, D, F, and G, there are specific smoking areas. For A gates, there is a terrace near A11 and an indoor smoking area near A-B Gourmet Trilogy. For B gates, there is an intermediate smoking area near A-B Gourmet Trilogy and another terrace near Gate B18. Visitors to C gates can smoke on the balcony near Gate C1, and D gates have a smoking area near Gate D16. F gates have two terraces—one near F13 and one across Gate 8. The only G gates smoking area is near Gate G11.
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Smoking inside vs. outside the terminal
Istanbul International Airport has designated smoking areas both inside and outside the terminal. The airport serves all passengers under one roof, meaning there are no separate terminals for domestic and international flights.
Smoking Inside the Terminal
Inside the terminal, smoking areas are located on the departures floor at Check-in Areas A and C. There are also two smoking zones near the baggage claim belts, one for domestic passengers and one for international passengers.
There are covered smoking terraces in every wing from A to F, with each terrace being a maximum of 6-8 minutes' walk from any gate. These terraces can be identified by the 'TERRACE' signs, although there is no explicit mention of the word 'smoking' on them.
For those departing from the A gates, there is a smoking terrace near Gate A11. If your flight is assigned to the A gates but closer to the B gates, there is an indoor smoking area near A-B Gourmet Trilogy. An intermediate smoking area near A-B Gourmet Trilogy also serves the B gates, with another terrace near Gate B18.
For those departing from the C gates, there is a smoking area on the balcony near Gate C1. The D gates have a smoking area next to Gate D16. The F gates have two terraces for smoking: one near Gate F13 and another across Gate 8. The G gates have a smoking area near Gate G11.
Smoking Outside the Terminal
Outside the terminal, there is an outdoor smoking terrace on the domestic side, about 50 metres after passing Starbucks and opposite the tobacco shop. This terrace is on the left side of E1 for international flights.
In addition to the designated smoking areas, it is possible to smoke outside the airport building before entering the terminal.
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Frequently asked questions
There are smoking areas at both the arrivals and departures floors at Istanbul Airport. At the departures floor, there are smoking areas at Check-in Area A and Check-in Area C, and two zones near baggage claim belts—one for domestic passengers and one for international. There is also a smoking terrace near the A11 gate, an indoor smoking area near A-B Gourmet Trilogy, a terrace near Gate B18, a balcony near Gate C1, and a smoking area near Gate D16.
No, there are no smoking areas near the E Gates. However, you can find smoking areas near all other gates.
Yes, there are indoor smoking areas near the A and B Gates, such as the one near A-B Gourmet Trilogy.
Yes, there are outdoor smoking areas at Istanbul Airport. You can smoke outside the terminal after baggage claim. There is also an outdoor smoking terrace on the domestic side, about 50m after passing Starbucks, opposite the tobacco shop.
Yes, there are smoking areas before check-in at both sides of the airport.
