Ruth Haines
Singapore has strict regulations on smoking, and travellers are advised to be aware of these rules when passing through Singapore Changi Airport. The airport provides designated smoking areas for travellers who wish to smoke during their time at the airport. This paragraph will explore the smoking facilities available within Singapore Changi Airport and provide insight into the airport's smoking regulations.
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What You'll Learn
Smoking rooms and areas in Changi Airport
Changi Airport in Singapore has multiple designated smoking areas. Smoking is only permitted in these designated areas, and there are both air-conditioned and open-air options.
In the Departure Transit Lounge West on Level 3, you can find a smoking area in the Cactus Garden. On Level 2 of the same lounge, there is another smoking area near Gate D36.
The Departure Transit Lounge East on Level 2 has a smoking area near Gate C16. There is also a smoking area in the Departure Transit Lounge North on Level 2, next to Harry's Bar and opposite the Children's Play Area.
If you are arriving at the airport, there are smoking areas upstairs at the departure level (outside) at either end of Terminal 2 and Terminal 3.
Changi Airport is a large airport with four terminals, so be sure to allow enough time to reach your gate after visiting one of the designated smoking areas.
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Singapore's strict public smoking laws
Singapore has a reputation for being a very clean country, and this is in part due to its strict public smoking laws. The country has implemented various legislations to restrict smoking in public places, such as the Smoking (Prohibition in Certain Places) Act, which was first enacted in 1970 and revised in 1992. Over the years, the ban on smoking has been extended to include bus interchanges and shelters, public toilets, public swimming pools, coffee shops, pubs, bars, lounges, dance clubs, and night clubs. The onus is on the owner of the premises to ensure that customers do not smoke indoors. While designated smoking rooms can be constructed to take up to 10% of the total indoor space, many smokers in Singapore are restricted to outdoor smoking areas that do not exceed 20% of the outdoor refreshment area.
Singapore's smoking laws are not limited to public spaces but also apply to certain professionals. For example, staff working for certain government sectors, such as the National Recycling Program, are not allowed to smoke while carrying out their duties.
The country's smoking laws also apply to transit areas, such as the Changi Airport. The airport has designated smoking areas, and smokers need to ensure they have enough time to get from these lounges to their gates.
Singapore's smoking laws are strictly enforced, with penalties for both smokers and establishments. Smokers found smoking in prohibited areas can be fined a minimum of 200 Singapore dollars, with a maximum fine of S$1000 if convicted in court. Meanwhile, managers of establishments can be fined S$200 for a first offence and S$500 for subsequent offences.
In October 2020, a Member of Parliament, Louis Ng, called for a ban on residents smoking near windows or on the balconies of HDB flats and private apartments, citing the public health risks of second-hand smoke, which had caused the deaths of 383 people in Singapore at the time.
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Buying cigarettes at Singapore Airport
Singapore has strict laws for both locals and visitors, and there are rules governing what visitors can bring into the country. While it is possible to buy cigarettes at Singapore Airport, there is no duty-free option for tobacco products. Tourists landing at Singapore airport with cigarettes or other tobacco products in their possession must go through the red channel and declare these items before paying two separate taxes on them—duty and GST. The amount of tax depends on the volume of tobacco.
If you are looking to buy cigarettes at Singapore Airport, you can find them at duty-free shops in departures. One source mentions that these are located in a special room inside the duty-free shop with a door to enter and nothing visible from the outside. This is likely due to Singapore's strict laws on smoking, which ban smoking in many public spaces and require health warnings on cigarette packaging.
At the time of writing, one carton of Marlboro cigarettes costs SGD42. It is worth noting that the cartons are plastered with pictures of diseases that smoking can cause, so you may need to ask a shop assistant for help in identifying your preferred brand.
If you are looking to purchase other duty-free items at Singapore Airport, such as alcohol, you may be able to take advantage of the Tourist Refund Scheme for purchases over SGD100. Look for shops with a "tax-free" sign outside, keep your receipt, and then show it to staff at the Tourist Refund desks before you fly out of the country.
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Fines for bringing cigarettes into Singapore
Singapore Changi Airport has dedicated smoking areas for travellers. These areas are located in the Departure Transit Lounges, as well as outside at the arrival gates.
Singapore has strict regulations regarding the importation and consumption of tobacco products, including cigarettes. While there may be designated smoking areas within the airport, bringing cigarettes into Singapore without complying with the necessary regulations can result in fines and other penalties.
Firstly, it is important to note that there is no duty-free concession for cigarettes and tobacco products in Singapore. All cigarettes and tobacco products, regardless of whether they are purchased with the 'SDPC' mark, are subject to duty and Goods and Services Tax (GST) when brought into the country. This means that travellers must pay the applicable taxes on any cigarettes or tobacco products they intend to bring into Singapore.
The importation of cigarettes and tobacco products that do not comply with the Standardised Packaging (SP) requirements is not permitted. Any cigarettes or tobacco products that do not meet these standards will be confiscated and disposed of at the checkpoints.
In addition to the SP requirements, travellers are only allowed to bring in cigarettes and tobacco products for their personal consumption. Commercial imports of these items are subject to different regulations and may require special permits and taxes.
Failure to comply with these regulations can result in fines and penalties. The specific amount of the fine will depend on the nature of the offence and the quantity of cigarettes involved. It is important for travellers to familiarise themselves with the latest regulations and requirements before bringing any cigarettes or tobacco products into Singapore to avoid any issues upon arrival.
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Vaping laws in Singapore
Singapore has banned e-cigarettes and the government maintains a cautious stance against vaping. It is illegal to vape or own a vape in Singapore. This is because there is no organisation in Singapore to regulate the distribution of vapes, and the long-term health implications of vaping are unknown.
Despite the ban, vaping appears to have gained popularity in Singapore, especially among younger people. This may be due to the heavy marketing of vaping products on social media, which has led to changes in perceptions and behaviours surrounding vaping. A cross-sectional survey of 550 adult Singaporeans found that 16.9% had used e-cigarettes, and those exposed to vaping-related content on social media had a more positive perception of vaping.
At Singapore Changi Airport, there are dedicated smoking rooms and areas within the airport. However, vaping is not permitted in these areas. A traveller at the airport expressed surprise at the absence of other people vaping and was informed by another traveller that vaping is illegal in Singapore.
The smoking areas at Changi Airport are located at the Departure Transit Lounges on Levels 2 and 3, near Gates D35-D36, C16, and the Cactus Garden. Travellers should ensure they have enough time to get from these smoking lounges to their departure gates, as the airport is very large.
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Frequently asked questions
Yes, there are designated smoking areas at Singapore Changi Airport.
There are smoking areas in Terminals 1, 2, and 3. In Terminal 2 and 3, they are located upstairs at the departure level (outside) at either end.
Yes, there is a smoking area between gates D35-D36, one next to the Archipelo bar, and another near Gate C16.
