Airport Smoking Zones is the most comprehensive guide to smoking areas at airports worldwide. We cover more than 400 airports across 30+ countries, with terminal-specific locations, post-security access details, and local smoking regulations.
What We Do
We help travelers find designated smoking areas, rooms, and lounges at airports before they fly. Every airport page includes:
- Terminal-by-terminal locations with specific gate and floor references
- Post-security access — whether you can smoke without leaving the secure area
- Local regulations — fines, distances from entrances, and country-specific rules
- GPS coordinates for major airports
- Official terminal map links from airport authorities
Our Editorial Process
We take accuracy seriously. Airport smoking policies change frequently as regulations tighten worldwide. Here is how we keep our data current:
Primary Sources: We reference official airport websites, government aviation authorities, and published airport facility maps. Where available, we link directly to the airport’s official smoking policy page or terminal map.
Community Verification: Our community of travelers submits updates when they pass through airports. Each contribution includes the date, terminal, and specific location details. Submissions are reviewed before publication to filter out outdated or inaccurate reports.
Regular Reviews: We review all 400+ pages to verify that content is accurate and up to date. Pages covering major hub airports are reviewed and updated more frequently.
What We Don’t Do: We never fabricate smoking area locations. If we cannot verify whether an airport has a designated smoking area, we say so clearly rather than guessing.
Our Data Sources
- Official airport websites and terminal maps
- Government health and aviation regulations (FAA, DGCA, EU directives, national tobacco laws)
- Direct community reports from travelers with dates and terminal details
- Airport authority press releases and renovation announcements
Coverage
We currently cover airports in the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Russia, Sweden, Ireland, India, Japan, China, Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, South Korea, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Turkey, UAE, Qatar, Australia, New Zealand, Cape Verde, and countries across Southern Africa.
Our goal is to be the single most useful resource for any smoker passing through any airport in the world.
Community
Travelers can contribute updates through the form on every airport page. We publish approved tips with the contributor’s name and date so other travelers can assess how recent the information is. You can also upload photos of smoking areas and rate airports on a 5-star scale.
Contact
Have an update, correction, or question? Reach us at hello-at-airportsmokingzones.com (replace -at- with @) or use our contact form.
Serving travelers since 2017.