Yes, Luxor International Airport (LXR) has designated smoking areas for passengers. There are marked smoking areas inside the single terminal so you do not need to step outside, a smoking cabin in the airside Pearl Lounge, and outdoor smoking at the terminal entrance before security.
Luxor International Airport is the main gateway to Upper Egypt’s antiquities — Karnak, the Valley of the Kings, Luxor Temple and the Nile cruise circuit — about 6 km east of the city. It handles a mix of international charter, scheduled and domestic EgyptAir traffic, with strong seasonal tourist peaks in the cooler months.
Airport Layout
Luxor operates a single main passenger terminal handling both international and domestic flights through one departures concourse and arrivals hall. Because everything funnels through one terminal, the designated smoking provision is concentrated there rather than split across buildings.
Smoking Areas
Departures (Airside)
After security, the terminal has designated smoking areas within the departures concourse, so passengers do not have to leave the building for a cigarette. The Pearl Lounge (International) has a dedicated smoking cabin; it is reached by taking the lift to the 1st floor on the left-hand side after the final X-ray machines, and is a comfortable option on longer waits for eligible or paying passengers.
Outside Terminals
Designated outdoor smoking is available at the terminal entrance before security and on the arrivals forecourt, fitted with ashtrays. Luxor’s hot, dry desert climate makes outdoor smoking comfortable in winter, but summer afternoons are extremely hot, so the indoor areas are preferable from May to September.
Summary
| Area | Smoking Allowed | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Departures concourse (post-security) | Yes | Indoor areas | Designated areas within the terminal |
| Pearl Lounge (airside) | Yes | Indoor cabin | 1st floor by lift, after final X-ray |
| Terminal entrance / arrivals | Yes | Outdoor | Before security and on arrival |
| General terminal areas | No | — | Fines for violations |
For Egypt airport smoking rules, vaping rules, and other general info, see our Egypt smoking guide.