Smoking at Ahmedabad Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport – AMD

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Yes, Ahmedabad Airport (AMD) has a designated indoor smoking zone on the 1st floor opposite MACV Sunglasses near the Food Court, accessible after security. Outdoor smoking areas are also available near the departures entrance and in the parking area.

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. Given the strong Gujarat–Gulf travel demand out of Ahmedabad, passengers connecting onward can also count on the enclosed after-security smoking lounges at Dubai International Airport during a layover.

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 operator’s own smoking-zones page places the airside 1st-floor lounge opposite Boarding Gate 2 — the same area travellers describe as opposite MACV Sunglasses by the Food Court. The room is ventilated and available to all departing passengers, with a wall-mounted electric lighter inside since personal lighters are confiscated at security — here’s how the machine works, with video. Adani lists smoking lounges in both the domestic and international departure Security Hold Areas; locations may shift during the airport’s ongoing expansion, so follow signage.

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.

For India airport smoking rules, the PECA vape ban, lighter-machine instructions, and other rules, see our India smoking guide.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can I smoke inside Ahmedabad Airport?

Yes, Ahmedabad Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport has a designated smoking zone inside the terminal on the 1st floor — the operator lists it opposite Boarding Gate 2, in the area travellers know as opposite MACV Sunglasses near the Food Court.

Where are the smoking zones at Ahmedabad Airport?

Inside the terminal, there is a smoking zone on the 1st floor near the Food Court opposite MACV Sunglasses. Outside, smoking is allowed at designated areas and in the parking area.

Are there smoking areas after security at Ahmedabad Airport?

Yes, the indoor smoking zone on the 1st floor near the Food Court is accessible after security, close to the boarding area.

Can I smoke outside Ahmedabad Airport?

Yes, smoking is permitted at designated outdoor areas and in the parking area outside the terminal.

How do I use the electric lighter machine at Ahmedabad Airport (AMD)?

Wait for the red indicator light on the wall-mounted lighter machine to turn on, then press the red button - the red light should immediately go off, signaling the heating coil is now warming up. Wait up to a minute, then peek into the small hole on top of the machine where you will see the amber-orange heating coil glowing. Hold your cigarette tip against the coil for 3 to 5 seconds to light. The most common mistake is pressing the button while the red light is off - nothing happens then. Repeat all the steps if it does not work.