Roberta Aguirre
Despite smoking being a health hazard, many smokers still want to light up before boarding a plane or during a layover. While most airports have banned smoking indoors, there are still several airports around the world that accommodate smokers with designated smoking areas. These include airports in the United States, such as Nashville International Airport, Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas, and Miami International Airport. Outside of the US, smokers can find lounges at airports in Istanbul, Turkey, and throughout the airport in Mumbai, India.
| Characteristics | Values |
|---|---|
| Airports with smoking rooms | Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, Nashville International Airport, McCarran International Airport (Las Vegas), Memphis International Airport, Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport, Miami International Airport, Washington Dulles International Airport, Tampa International Airport, Mumbai Airport, Ataturk Airport (Istanbul, Turkey), Schiphol Airport (The Netherlands) |
| Location of smoking rooms | Throughout the airport, including in airport bars and restaurants, gaming lounges, and baggage claim areas |
| Number of smoking rooms | Varies by airport, ranging from at least one to several smoking lounges |
| Accessibility | Some airports have smoking rooms before and after passport control, while others require passengers to exit and re-enter security |
| Additional features | Some smoking rooms include matches, ashtrays, and food and beverage services |
| Health considerations | Secondhand smoke may still circulate throughout the airport, posing health hazards |
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What You'll Learn
US airports where smoking indoors is allowed
As of 2024, nearly all U.S. hub airports are 100% smokefree indoors. However, there are still a few US airports that allow smoking indoors. These include:
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
The busiest airport in the world, Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, has at least two smoking lounges in each of its concourses, except Concourse D. These lounges can be found in Concourse B7, B24, C15, C28, D5, D7, E8, E17, and E30. Additionally, the Heineken Bar & Grill in the centre of Concourse A allows smoking.
McCarran International Airport, Las Vegas
Also known as Harry Reid International Airport, McCarran International Airport in Las Vegas has smoking areas in its gaming lounges at Gates B through E. There is also a smoking area in the main terminal before security at the Bud Track Lounge.
Washington Dulles International Airport
Washington Dulles International Airport has lounges across from gates B37, C2, and D30.
Denver International Airport
Denver International Airport has the Smokin' Bear Lounge at the Centre Core of the C Gates. There is a minimum purchase of $5 to enter, which can be used for soda or alcohol.
Nashville International Airport
Nashville International Airport has the Graycliff Cigar Company located at Gates B10 and C10. The Cigar Company sells tobacco products and has an attached smoking lounge. Access to the lounge requires a purchase from the store.
Tampa International Airport
Tampa International Airport is unique in that it offers smoking patios at Airside A, C, E, and F. Lighters and matches are allowed through security, and there are also options for drinks, such as the Budweiser Racing Track Bar & Grill by Gate C7.
Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport
Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport has a Graycliff Lounge near Gate B11 that sells cigarettes, cigars, chocolate, and coffee. There is a $6 fee that includes a beverage.
While these airports do provide designated smoking areas, it is important to note that smoking remains a health hazard, and exposure to secondhand smoke in airports can pose unnecessary health risks to travellers and employees.
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Airports with smoking lounges in most concourses
While smoking is banned in most US airports, there are still a few that provide smoking lounges in most concourses.
Miami International Airport (MIA)
Miami International Airport has several designated smoking areas located outside the terminals. It also has an outdoor smoking patio at the TGI Fridays restaurant near Gate D-36. Smoking is permitted in an open-air atrium attached to the restaurant.
Dulles International Airport
Dulles International Airport has a convenient layout, with four smoking lounges within walking distance of the airport's four concourses. The lounges offer comfortable seating and good ventilation.
Harry Reid International Airport, Las Vegas
Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas has two indoor smoking lounges and several enclosed gaming areas where vaping is allowed. Smoking is permitted in the enclosed gaming lounges by the B, C, D, and E Gates.
Nashville International Airport
Nashville International Airport has a Travelers Post Smoke Smoking Lounge near Gate B10. They serve wine, beer, liquor, coffee, cigars, and other items.
Mumbai Airport, India
Mumbai Airport has smoking lounges in both the departure and arrival terminals. In Terminal 1, the smoking lounge is located in the arrival hall next to Belt Five, and in Terminal 2, it is located on Level 2 between Bag Belts 1 and 2. There are additional lounges in the departures area between Gates 26 and 27 (Terminal 1) and Gates 42 and 47 (Terminal 2).
While not all of these airports have smoking lounges in every concourse, they do have multiple lounges located throughout the airport, making them more accessible to travellers.
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Airports with smoking areas outside
While smoking is banned in most public spaces, some airports still have smoking rooms and designated smoking areas.
Schiphol Airport, Amsterdam
Schiphol Airport in Amsterdam has several smoking lounges and rooms located before and after passport control. Before passport control, smoking areas are located outside Schiphol Plaza and are marked with white dotted lines. After passport control, most smoking lounges are inside airport bars.
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport, Mumbai
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport in Mumbai, India, has smoking lounges in both the departure and arrival terminals. In Terminal 1, the smoking lounges are located in the arrival hall next to Belt Five and departures between Gates 26 and 27. Terminal 2 has lounges in the Level 4 retail area, Gate 28 (international departures), Level 3 retail, and Gates 42 and 47 (domestic departures). There are also additional lounges in the arrivals hall on Level 2, between Belts 1 and 2, near Belt 5, and near Belt 12.
Ataturk Airport, Istanbul
Ataturk Airport in Istanbul, Turkey, has smoking lounges throughout the airport, complete with matches and ashtrays.
In addition to these airports, there are several others that have indoor smoking areas, including McCarran Las Vegas, Memphis, Nashville, Cincinnati-Northern KY, and Biloxi. However, it is important to note that the availability of smoking areas may change over time, and it is always a good idea to check the airport's website or contact them directly for the most up-to-date information.
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International airports with smoking lounges
While smoking is banned in most international airports, there are still some that provide designated smoking areas for travellers.
Miami International Airport (MIA) has a strict no-smoking policy and does not permit e-cigarette use indoors. However, smoking is permitted outdoors in designated areas on the Arrivals and Departures levels across from Concourse D, E, F, H, and J. There is also an open-air atrium attached to the airport's TGI Fridays restaurant near Gate D-36.
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport is the world's busiest airport and has at least two smoking lounges in each concourse. These include Concourse B7, B24, C15, C28, D5, D7, E8, E17, and E30. If you want to smoke and have a beer, you can visit the Heineken Bar & Grill in the centre of Concourse A.
Denver International Airport has the Smokin' Bear Smoking Lounge at the C Gates, with a $5 drink minimum to enter.
Washington Dulles International Airport has a smoking lounge at the entrance to the concourses at Gate B37 and additional lounges at the far end of Concourses B, C, and D.
Ataturk Airport in Istanbul, Turkey has smoking lounges throughout the airport, complete with matches and ashtrays.
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport in Mumbai, India has smoking lounges in both the departure and arrival terminals. In Terminal 1, the arrival hall is located next to Belt Five, and departures are located between Gates 26 and 27. Terminal 2 locations include Level 4 retail, Gate 28 (international departures), Level 3 retail, and Gates 42 and 47 (domestic departures). There are also additional lounges in the arrivals hall on Level 2, between Bag Belts 1 and 2, near Belts 5 and 12.
Some other international airports that have allowed smoking indoors in the past include McCarran International Airport in Las Vegas, Memphis International Airport, Nashville International Airport, Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport, and Biloxi-Gulfport International Airport. However, it is important to note that these airports may have updated their smoking policies since then to align with the growing trend of smoke-free airports.
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Airports with smoking rooms in bars and restaurants
While smoking is a health hazard, there are still many people who want to light up before boarding a plane or while transferring to another flight. Many airports have special lounges, complete with matches and ashtrays, along with designated areas in bars and restaurants.
In the Netherlands, smoking is banned in enclosed public spaces. However, Schiphol Plaza has several smoking lounges and rooms located before and after passport control. Most smoking lounges are located inside airport bars.
Mumbai Airport in India has smoking lounges in both the departure and arrival terminals. In Terminal 1, the arrival hall is located next to Belt Five, and departures are between Gates 26 and 27. Terminal 2 includes Level 4 retail, Gate 28 (international departures), Level 3 retail, and Gates 42 and 47 (domestic departures). There are also additional lounges in the arrivals hall on Level 2, between Belts 1 and 2, near Belt 5, and near Belt 12.
Some U.S. airports that allow indoor smoking include McCarran Las Vegas, Memphis, Nashville, Cincinnati-Northern KY, and Biloxi. However, as of 2024, nearly all U.S. hub airports are 100% smoke-free indoors, including Chicago O'Hare, Denver, Salt Lake City, JFK, and Newark.
Miami International Airport does not permit e-cigarette use indoors, but smoking is permitted outdoors near the terminals on the Arrivals and Departures levels across from Concourse D, E, F, H, and J. There is also an open-air atrium attached to the airport's TGI Fridays restaurant near Gate D-36.
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Frequently asked questions
As of 2024, most US airports are smoke-free indoors. However, there are still a few airports that have designated smoking areas, including:
- Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas (LAS)
- Miami International Airport (MIA)
- Nashville International Airport (BNA)
- Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
- Washington Dulles International Airport
- Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport
- McCarran International Airport (Las Vegas)
- Tampa International Airport
Yes, there are several international airports that have designated smoking areas, including:
- Ataturk Airport in Istanbul, Turkey
- Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport in Mumbai, India
- Schiphol Airport in the Netherlands
Yes, some airports without designated smoking rooms allow smoking in outdoor areas near the terminals or in front of the entrances. For example, Tampa International Airport has smoking areas at each gate that are outdoors but covered. It's important to check the specific rules and designated smoking areas for each airport.
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