Yes, Bangalore Airport (BLR) has multiple indoor smoking rooms after security in both terminals. Terminal 2 has a smoking room in Connecting Corridor 1 near Gate C3, while Terminal 1 has rooms on the 1st floor near the 080 Lounge opposite Gate 12, opposite Gate 35, and opposite Gate 40. Outdoor smoking areas and kerbside cabins are also available.
Flying long-haul from Bangalore usually means a Gulf or Asia connection, so it is worth knowing where to smoke during a Dubai layover before you fly.
Smoking Zone in Bangalore Airport Terminal 2 (T2)
Terminal 2 is the newer terminal at Kempegowda International Airport and handles both domestic and international flights. T2 has dedicated smoking zones after security that are well-maintained and easy to find.
Smoking Area After Security in T2
In the international departures section, the main smoking room is in Connecting Corridor 1 (CC1) near Gate C3. Follow the signs towards the prayer room and baby changing facilities — the smoking room is on the left. It is a full-sized room with built-in cigarette lighters, tables, and bar stool seating. There is also a smaller indoor smoking pod nearby that fits 4-5 people. T2 also has a large outdoor smoking area after security, to the left of the walkway leading to gates C1-C6 and D1-D13, that can accommodate around 100 people and provides lighting devices. This post-security open-air zone is consistently praised by travellers in our Airport Smoking community (see Community Photos below) — repeatedly described as refreshing, spacious, and one of the nicest open smoking areas at any Indian airport. If you appreciate an open-air smoke after security, you are in good company abroad too — Singapore’s Changi Airport is famous for its beautiful open-air smoking areas after security.
In the domestic departures section of T2, the smoking area is an open-air zone opposite Bus Gate 18 — widely considered one of the most beautifully designed airport smoking areas in the world, with lush greenery, flowering plants, trees and comfortable seating that feels more like a garden patio than an airport facility.
Smoking Area at Bangalore Airport Terminal 2
Outside Terminal 2
There is a smoking booth outside the T2 arrival area at the kerbside, behind Nandini Cafe Moo near the airport taxi boarding area. Exit the arrival hall and look to the left near the taxi stand.
Outside T2 Arrival - Next to Airport Taxi stand towards left from Exit
Smoking is also permitted at designated kerbside areas on both the departure and arrival levels.
Smoking Area in Bangalore Airport Terminal 1 (T1)
Terminal 1 at Bangalore Airport has multiple indoor smoking rooms and outdoor smoking cabins spread across departures and arrivals.
Smoking Rooms After Security in T1
The primary smoking room in T1 is on the 1st floor, next to the 080 Lounge opposite Gate 12. Take the escalator up past the shops and turn right — the smoking room is between the lounge and the business centre. A cigarette shop is located right next to it, making this the most convenient spot for smokers in Terminal 1.
Smoking Zone at Bangalore Airport Domestic Terminal 1, on 1st floor beside domestic lounge
A second smoking room is near the restrooms, right after the restaurants (Google Maps Location):
Smoking Room Next to the Restrooms, right after the restaurants - Map
Additional smoking rooms are located opposite Gate 35 and opposite Gate 40, towards the far end of Terminal 1.
Smoking Room at Arrivals in T1
At the T1 arrival level, there is a smoking cabin located after the last arrival terminal exit, behind the Left Luggage shop past Chai Point. This is an outdoor cabin, so no need to worry about stepping outside after a long flight.
Outside Terminal 1
There is a smoking cabin right outside the T1 departure entrance near Mayiaas restaurant.
The largest outdoor smoking area at Bangalore Airport is in the Restaurant/Flea Market zone outside the terminals, next to pubs and bars like Windmill Craft. This is the most spacious and comfortable smoking area, with a cigarette shop (smoke shop) right next to it near Cafe Coffee Day (CCD) where you can buy cigarettes before entering the terminal (Google Maps Location):
Smoking Area Outside Bangalore Airport Terminal 1, right after the Pubs/Restaurants - Map
The Quad by BLR
The Quad by BLR is an outdoor dining and entertainment area between the terminals where smoking is permitted. If you have a long layover and want fresh air with food and drinks, The Quad is a great option without needing to re-enter the terminal.
International Terminal Smoking Areas
Smoking areas are available inside the international terminal at Bangalore Airport. Look for designated smoking room signage after clearing immigration and security.
All Smoking Zones at Bangalore Airport
| Location | Terminal | Type | Nearest Landmark |
|---|---|---|---|
| Connecting Corridor 1 (CC1) | T2 Intl | Indoor | Near Gate C3, prayer room signs, has lighters |
| Smoking Pod | T2 Intl | Indoor | Near CC1, fits 4-5 people |
| Large Outdoor Area | T2 Intl | Outdoor | Left of walkway to C1-C6/D1-D13, ~100 capacity |
| Opposite Bus Gate 18 | T2 Dom | Open Area | Domestic departures |
| Arrival Kerbside | T2 | Outdoor | Behind Nandini Cafe Moo, near taxi stand |
| 1st Floor near 080 Lounge | T1 | Indoor | Opposite Gate 12, cigarette shop nearby |
| Near Restrooms | T1 | Indoor | After restaurants |
| Opposite Gate 35 | T1 | Indoor | Mid-terminal |
| Opposite Gate 40 | T1 | Indoor | Far end of terminal |
| Behind Left Luggage | T1 | Outdoor | Past Chai Point at arrivals |
| Near Mayiaas | T1 | Outdoor | Outside departure entrance |
| Restaurant/Flea Market | T1 | Outdoor | Near Windmill Craft and Cafe Coffee Day |
| The Quad by BLR | Between | Outdoor | Dining and entertainment area |
| International Terminal | T1 | Indoor | After immigration |
For India airport smoking rules, the PECA vape ban, lighter-machine instructions, and other rules, see our India smoking guide.
