Yes, Chandigarh Airport (IXC) has a designated indoor smoking zone inside the terminal after security, within walking distance of all boarding gates. The airport is compact, so the smoking area is easy to reach from anywhere in the departures zone.
Chandigarh International Airport (IXC) is a civil-military airport serving the tri-city area of Chandigarh, Mohali, and Panchkula, as well as travelers from Punjab, Haryana, and Himachal Pradesh. Chandigarh International Airport Limited (CHIAL), the operator, lists a smoking room among the terminal’s passenger facilities.
Inside Terminals
A smoking zone is available inside the terminal after security. The airport is compact with a single departures area, so the smoking room is within walking distance of all gates. Look for directional signage near the boarding gate area, or ask at the information desk for the current location. Like other Indian airside smoking rooms, it has a wall-mounted electric lighter for lighting up, since personal lighters are confiscated at security — here’s how the machines work.
Because IXC is a joint civil-military facility, the terminal layout can change periodically due to security requirements. The smoking area location may shift from time to time, but staff are familiar with the current setup and can point you in the right direction.
Outside Terminals
Open-air smoking is permitted landside, away from the terminal doors. The car park and the open ground further out from the entrance give you room to step aside; the airport signposts no formal outdoor smoking zone, so keep clear of the doorways and the covered curbside.
Be mindful of security personnel when moving around the exterior. As a civil enclave on an Indian Air Force station, Chandigarh Airport has stricter perimeter rules than most civilian airports.
For India airport smoking rules, the PECA vape ban, lighter-machine instructions, and other rules, see our India smoking guide.