Yes, Aswan International Airport (ASW) has designated smoking areas for passengers. There are clearly marked outdoor smoking areas in front of the terminal, some designated areas inside the building, and a smoking area in the Pearl Lounge on both the domestic and international sides.
Aswan International Airport serves Upper Egypt’s southern tourist circuit — Abu Simbel, Philae, the High Dam and the Nile cruise routes between Aswan and Luxor. It handles domestic EgyptAir traffic plus seasonal international and charter flights, with the strongest peaks in the cooler tourist months.
Airport Layout
Aswan operates a single passenger terminal handling domestic and international flights, with separate processing for domestic and international passengers on the same level. Because traffic moves through one compact terminal, smoking provision is split between the marked area in front of the building and the airside lounges.
Smoking Areas
Departures (Airside)
There are some designated smoking areas inside the terminal after security. The Pearl Lounge has a smoking area, with separate lounges depending on your flight: one on the landside at level 1 after X-ray screening for domestic flights only, and another in the public area on level 1 past the check-in counters for international flights only. The lounge smoking area is the more comfortable option on a longer wait.
Outside Terminals
The primary option is the clearly marked designated smoking area in front of the terminal, before security, fitted with ashtrays. The same applies on the arrivals forecourt. Aswan has one of the hottest, driest climates in Egypt — outdoor smoking is comfortable in winter but the marked indoor and lounge areas are preferable in the intense summer heat.
Summary
| Area | Smoking Allowed | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| In front of terminal | Yes | Outdoor | Clearly marked; before security and arrivals |
| Departures (post-security) | Yes | Indoor areas | Some designated areas in the terminal |
| Pearl Lounge | Yes | Indoor area | Domestic landside / international past check-in |
| General terminal areas | No | — | Fines for violations |
For Egypt airport smoking rules, vaping rules, and other general info, see our Egypt smoking guide.