Looking for a place to smoke at Mumbai Airport? Here is your complete guide to smoking areas at BOM, India’s second-busiest airport with designated smoking areas in both terminals.
Smoking at Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport – BOM – 2026
Terminal 1 handles low-cost domestic carriers including IndiGo and SpiceJet.
Post-Security (Airside):
Arrivals:
Terminal 2 handles all international flights plus full-service domestic carriers like Air India and Vistara.
T2 Domestic Departures (Airside):
T2 International Departures (Airside):
India’s Cigarettes and Other Tobacco Products Act (COTPA) permits designated smoking areas in airports. All smoking areas at BOM are enclosed rooms with ventilation systems. Smoking anywhere outside these designated areas is prohibited and carries a fine of INR 200.
Wall-mounted electric lighters are provided inside the smoking rooms since personal lighters are typically confiscated at security. Cigarette kiosks are available outside the smoking areas in both terminals.
Terminal 1 (T1) — Domestic
Terminal 1 handles low-cost domestic carriers including IndiGo and SpiceJet.
Post-Security (Airside):
- Between Gates 26 and 27 (T1C): Enclosed indoor smoking room with ventilation and wall-mounted electric lighters
- Near Gate 20: Additional smoking zone in the domestic departures area
Arrivals:
- Near Belt 5 in the arrivals hall: Smoking area on the landside level
Terminal 2 (T2) — Domestic and International
Terminal 2 handles all international flights plus full-service domestic carriers like Air India and Vistara.
T2 Domestic Departures (Airside):
- Between Gates 48 and 49: Indoor smoking lounge after clearing security
T2 International Departures (Airside):
- Level 4, Retail Area: Smoking lounge after immigration and duty-free shopping — this area can get crowded during peak hours
- Level 3, near Gate 68 (South West Pier): A less crowded alternative to the Level 4 lounge
- Near Gates A3 and A6: Additional smoking areas in the international section
Mumbai Airport Smoking Policy
India’s Cigarettes and Other Tobacco Products Act (COTPA) permits designated smoking areas in airports. All smoking areas at BOM are enclosed rooms with ventilation systems. Smoking anywhere outside these designated areas is prohibited and carries a fine of INR 200.
Wall-mounted electric lighters are provided inside the smoking rooms since personal lighters are typically confiscated at security. Cigarette kiosks are available outside the smoking areas in both terminals.
Tips for Smokers at Mumbai Airport
- Electric lighters are available inside smoking rooms — no need to worry about lighter confiscation at security
- The Level 3 smoking area near Gate 68 in T2 international is less crowded than Level 4
- E-cigarettes and vaping devices are completely banned in India since 2019
- T1 handles budget airlines, T2 handles international and full-service domestic flights
- Buy cigarettes at the kiosks near smoking areas — shops are available in both terminals
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I smoke inside Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Airport?
Yes, Mumbai Airport has designated smoking areas in both Terminal 1 and Terminal 2. Look for smoking areas near gates 20, 26, A3, A6 and other locations throughout the airport.
Where are the smoking areas at Mumbai Airport Terminal 1?
Terminal 1 has smoking areas near Gate 20 and Gate 26. These are clearly marked and available for domestic travelers using the terminal.
Are there smoking areas at Mumbai Airport Terminal 2?
Yes, Terminal 2 (the international terminal) has smoking areas near Gates A3 and A6, plus additional locations. Check signage throughout the terminal.
Which terminal at Mumbai Airport handles international flights?
Terminal 2 (T2), also known as Sahar Terminal, handles all international flights as well as full-service domestic carriers. This is the newer, more modern terminal.