--- title: "Smoking Zones at Kannur Airport – CNN" canonical: "https://www.airportsmokingzones.com/india/cnn-kannur-kannur-international-airport/" language: "en-us" description: "Smoke at Kannur Airport (CNN) in the Pearl Lounge smoking rooms airside near Gates 7 and 1A, plus outdoor zones by the terminal entrance and car park." lastmod: "2026-10-07T00:00:00Z" --- # Smoking Zones at Kannur Airport – CNN Yes, you can smoke at Kannur Airport (CNN). Airside, the Pearl Lounge smoking rooms serve both international departures (near Gate 7\) and domestic departures (near Gate 1A) inside Kannur’s single integrated terminal. Before security, outdoor designated areas sit at the curbside by the main terminal entrance and around the multi-level car park. Kannur opened in 2018 and runs one modern integrated terminal for both domestic and international flights, with departures on the upper level and arrivals below. ## Integrated Terminal – International Departures (Airside) After international security screening, the Pearl Lounge International sits in the Security Hold Area near Gate 7 and includes a dedicated smoking room. This is the convenient airside choice for passengers waiting on Gulf flights to Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Muscat, Dammam and Riyadh, where Kannur carries a heavy share of north Kerala’s Gulf diaspora traffic. Lounge entry may require a membership, an eligible travel card, or a pay-per-use fee, so check your access before relying on it. ## Integrated Terminal – Domestic Departures (Airside) On the domestic side, the Pearl Lounge Domestic sits airside in the Security Hold Area (SHA 108\) near Gate 1A and has its own smoking cabin. This covers travelers on domestic services who want a smoke after clearing security without leaving the terminal. As with the international lounge, access may need a membership, eligible card or a walk-in fee. ## Integrated Terminal – Domestic Arrivals and Outdoor Areas Arriving on a domestic flight? The airport also lists a smoking lounge at the domestic arrival forecourt, so you can step out for a cigarette near the arrivals exit after landing. Before security, the outdoor designated areas are the free, always-available option: the open-air forecourt by the main terminal entrance and around the multi-level car park, reachable from both the departures and arrivals levels. If you are dropping someone off, being picked up, or have time before check-in, the curbside and parking area is the easiest place for a cigarette. Kannur sits in tropical north Kerala with heavy monsoon rain from June through August, and the outdoor spots offer only limited shelter. ## Smoking Zones at Kannur Airport – Summary | Terminal | Smoking zone | Notes | | --- | --- | --- | | Integrated Terminal – International departures (airside) | Pearl Lounge International smoking room | Near Gate 7, Security Hold Area 113; lounge access may apply | | Integrated Terminal – Domestic departures (airside) | Pearl Lounge Domestic smoking cabin | Near Gate 1A, Security Hold Area 108; lounge access may apply | | Integrated Terminal – Domestic arrivals | Smoking lounge at domestic arrival forecourt | Near the arrivals exit after landing | | Integrated Terminal (landside) | Outdoor curbside \+ car park forecourt | Free option before security; limited shelter in monsoon | Heading on to another Kerala airport? See our guides to [smoking at Kozhikode Calicut Airport (CCJ)](https://www.airportsmokingzones.com/india/ccj-kozhikode-calicut-international-airport/) and [Cochin Airport (COK)](https://www.airportsmokingzones.com/india/cok-cochin-cochin-international-airport/). For India airport smoking rules, the PECA vape ban, lighter-machine instructions, and other rules, see our [India smoking guide](https://www.airportsmokingzones.com/india/). ## Useful Links - [Kannur International Airport – Smoking Lounge \& Kiosk](https://kannurairport.aero/passengers/smoking-lounge-and-kiosk) - [Kannur International Airport – Official Website](https://kannurairport.aero/) ## Frequently Asked Questions ### Can I smoke at Kannur Airport (CNN)? Yes. Airside, the Pearl Lounge smoking rooms serve both international departures (near Gate 7, Security Hold Area 113\) and domestic departures (near Gate 1A, Security Hold Area 108). Landside, outdoor designated areas sit by the main terminal entrance and the car park forecourt. ### Where is the smoking zone at Kannur Airport (CNN)? Airside, the smoking zones are the Pearl Lounge smoking rooms — Pearl Lounge International near Gate 7 and Pearl Lounge Domestic near Gate 1A, both inside the integrated terminal’s departure level. Before security, use the outdoor spots at the curbside and around the multi-level car park. ### Is there a smoking room after security at Kannur Airport? Yes. The Pearl Lounge in international departures (near Gate 7, Security Hold Area 113\) has a smoking room, and the Pearl Lounge in domestic departures (near Gate 1A, Security Hold Area 108\) has a smoking cabin. Lounge access may need a membership, eligible card or a pay-per-use fee; outdoor curbside areas are the free option before security. ### Is there an electric lighter machine at Kannur Airport? Many Indian airports fit electric coil lighter machines at smoking points because matches and lighters cannot be carried past security. Availability at Kannur is not confirmed; if you need a light at a designated area, ask airline ground staff or the airport information desk. ### Can I use e-cigarettes or vape at Kannur Airport? E-cigarettes and vaping devices are banned across India, so leave them at home. Regular cigarettes are fine at the Pearl Lounge smoking rooms airside or the open-air spots near the terminal entrance.