Looking for a place to smoke at Hyderabad Airport? Here is your complete guide to smoking areas at HYD, with multiple smoking rooms spread across domestic and international sections.
Domestic Departures (Post-Security)
Hyderabad Airport has a single terminal building with domestic gates on the eastern side.
- Near the prayer room, below Apollo Pharmacy (Floor 2): Indoor smoking room — take the stairs down from the Apollo Pharmacy area
- Near Gate 12: Smoking zone in the domestic boarding area
- Near Gate 124: Smoking zone near the far end of domestic departures
- Basement level near Gate 102: Accessible via stairs from the Apollo Pharmacy area
International Departures (Post-Security)
International gates are on the western side of the terminal.
- After immigration in the international departures area: Indoor smoking room available
- Encalm Lounge near Gate 23: Features a separate smoking room — accessible with a Priority Pass, lounge membership, or day pass
Arrivals
- Near Belt 9 (Baggage Claim): Smoking area available on the arrivals level
Hyderabad Airport Smoking Policy
India’s COTPA regulations allow designated smoking areas in airports. All smoking rooms at HYD are enclosed indoor areas with ventilation, open 24 hours. Smoking anywhere outside these zones is prohibited with fines of INR 200.
Tips for Smokers at Hyderabad Airport
- Multiple smoking rooms are available post-security in both domestic and international areas
- The Encalm Lounge near Gate 23 has its own smoking room for lounge users
- Smoking rooms are open 24 hours for passengers on early morning or late night flights
- E-cigarettes and vaping devices are completely banned in India
- Personal lighters may be confiscated at security — smoking rooms should have electric lighters