Ahmedabad’s Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport (AMD) is Gujarat’s busiest airport, handling both domestic and international flights. The airport has a designated indoor smoking zone accessible after security.
Inside Terminals
The main smoking zone is on the 1st floor, opposite MACV Sunglasses near the Food Court. After clearing security, head upstairs to the food court level and look for the enclosed smoking area — it’s clearly visible from the dining section.
This indoor smoking zone is one of the more accessible options among mid-sized Indian airports. The room is ventilated and available to all departing passengers in the domestic area. International departures passengers should ask at the information desk for current smoking area availability, as locations may shift during the airport’s ongoing expansion.
Outside Terminals
Designated outdoor smoking areas are located near the departures entrance outside the terminal. The parking area also has open space where smoking is permitted. Look for standing ashtrays near the curbside drop-off zone.
If you’ve just landed, there’s space to smoke near the arrivals exit before heading to ground transport.
Tips for Smokers at AMD
- The 1st floor smoking zone near the Food Court is your best bet after security — plan to visit before settling at your gate
- Cigarettes are available at shops inside the terminal before security
- E-cigarettes and vaping devices are completely banned in India and will be confiscated if found
- If your flight is from the international terminal, confirm smoking area access with staff as the airport undergoes phased expansion
- AMD gets extremely hot during summer months (April-June). The indoor smoking room is preferable to stepping outside