Yes, Mumbai Airport (BOM) has over 12 designated indoor smoking zones across Terminal 1 and Terminal 2. T1 has rooms near Gates 26-27 and Gate 1, while T2 has zones on Level 4 near Gate 68, Level 3 near Gates 42 and 47, and arrivals near Belts 1-2, 5, and 12. All rooms have wall-mounted electric lighters.
Mumbai Airport (BOM), officially Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport, is India’s second-busiest airport and the main gateway to Maharashtra. With over 12 designated smoking zones across Terminal 1 and Terminal 2, BOM provides indoor smoking rooms on both the departure and arrival sides. Every room is equipped with wall-mounted electric lighters since personal lighters are confiscated at security.
Terminal 1 (T1) — Domestic
Terminal 1 handles budget domestic carriers including IndiGo, SpiceJet, and Go First. T1 is divided into sub-terminals: T1A (arrivals), T1B (check-in), and T1C (boarding gates).
T1 Departures (Airside)
- Near boarding gates 26 and 27 (T1C): The main smoking room in Terminal 1, located in the domestic departures area after security. Enclosed room with ventilation and wall-mounted electric lighters.
- Near boarding gate 1 (T1C): A second smoking room at the opposite end of the departure concourse. Less crowded than the Gate 26-27 room during peak hours.
- Between gates 1 and 2 (T1B check-in area): Smoking zone accessible in the check-in hall before entering the security area.
T1 Departures — Additional Zones
- Between gates A6 and A7 (T1C): Enclosed smoking room with electric lighters.
- Opposite gate A3 (T1C): Another designated smoking room in the domestic departures concourse.
T1 Arrivals
- Near baggage belt 5 (T1A): Smoking area on the arrivals level, accessible after collecting your luggage.
Terminal 2 (T2) — International and Domestic
Terminal 2 is the newer, larger terminal that handles all international flights plus full-service domestic carriers like Air India, Vistara, and Akasa Air. T2 is organized across multiple levels: Level 2 (arrivals), Level 3 (domestic departures), and Level 4 (international departures).
T2 International Departures (Level 4 — Airside)
- Level 4 retail area: Smoking lounge located after immigration and duty-free shopping. This zone gets crowded during peak international departure times, particularly late-night flights to the Middle East and Southeast Asia.
- Level 4 near boarding gate 68: A second smoking room on the international departures level, positioned toward the south-west pier. Generally less crowded than the retail area lounge.
T2 Domestic Departures (Level 3 — Airside)
- Level 3 retail area: Smoking room in the domestic departures section after security. Kept very clean with regular maintenance.
- Level 3 near boarding gate 42: Designated smoking room in the mid-section of the domestic concourse.
- Level 3 near boarding gate 47: Another smoking zone further along the domestic departures area. Convenient if your gate is in the 40s range.
T2 Arrivals (Level 2)
- Level 2 between baggage belts 1 and 2: Smoking area accessible immediately after clearing customs or exiting the arrivals hall.
- Level 2 near baggage belt 5: A second smoking zone on the arrivals level.
- Level 2 near baggage belt 12: Third smoking area at the far end of the T2 arrivals hall.
Mumbai Airport Smoking Policy
India’s Cigarettes and Other Tobacco Products Act (COTPA) permits designated smoking zones in airports. All smoking rooms at Mumbai Airport are enclosed indoor rooms with ventilation systems and wall-mounted electric lighters. Smoking anywhere outside these designated zones is prohibited and carries a fine of INR 200 under COTPA. Maharashtra state has not increased this base penalty.
Personal lighters and matchboxes are confiscated at the security checkpoint. The electric lighters inside each smoking room are the only way to light a cigarette after clearing security. E-cigarettes and all vaping devices are completely banned in India under the Prohibition of Electronic Cigarettes Act (PECA) 2019 — carrying one can result in a fine or imprisonment.
All Smoking Zones at Mumbai Airport
| Terminal | Section | Location |
|---|---|---|
| T1 | Departures | Near boarding gates 26 and 27 |
| T1 | Departures | Near boarding gate 1 |
| T1 | Check-in | Between gates 1 and 2 (T1B) |
| T1 | Departures | Between gates A6 and A7 (T1C) |
| T1 | Departures | Opposite gate A3 (T1C) |
| T1 | Arrivals | Near baggage belt 5 |
| T2 | Intl Departures (L4) | Level 4 retail area |
| T2 | Intl Departures (L4) | Near boarding gate 68 |
| T2 | Dom Departures (L3) | Level 3 retail area |
| T2 | Dom Departures (L3) | Near boarding gate 42 |
| T2 | Dom Departures (L3) | Near boarding gate 47 |
| T2 | Arrivals (L2) | Between baggage belts 1 and 2 |
| T2 | Arrivals (L2) | Near baggage belt 5 |
| T2 | Arrivals (L2) | Near baggage belt 12 |
Tips for Smokers at Mumbai Airport
- Electric lighters are provided inside every smoking room — do not worry about lighter confiscation at security.
- The Level 4 Gate 68 smoking room in T2 International is less crowded than the retail area lounge.
- Level 3 smoking rooms in T2 Domestic are well-maintained and considered the cleanest at the airport.
- Cigarette kiosks are available outside the smoking areas in both terminals if you need to purchase cigarettes after security.
- T1 handles budget airlines (IndiGo, SpiceJet), while T2 handles international flights and full-service domestic carriers (Air India, Vistara).
- E-cigarettes and vapes are completely banned in India since 2019 — do not bring them to the airport.
- If connecting through other Indian airports, check our guides for Delhi Airport, Bangalore Airport, and Hyderabad Airport.