Yes, you can smoke at Kanpur Captain Lakshmi Sehgal Airport (KPR). As a small single-terminal domestic airport, the reliable option is the open-air area outside the terminal building near the forecourt entrance and parking before security.
Terminal Forecourt and Entrance
Kanpur Chakeri is a civil enclave at the Indian Air Force base, served by a compact integrated terminal handling domestic flights. The practical place to smoke is outdoors in front of the terminal, near the kerbside drop-off and the adjoining car park. Stand well clear of the doorways and away from other travellers, since smoking is permitted only in open designated outdoor spots, not inside the building.
Because the terminal is small, do your smoking outside before you go through security. Re-entering means clearing screening again, so finish your cigarette landside and keep enough time before boarding.
Departure Hall and After Security
Kanpur’s modest departure hall has no confirmed dedicated smoking room after security. If you need to step out once you have checked in, ask your airline ground staff or the terminal information desk before clearing screening so you do not get caught airside without an option. For most passengers on short domestic hops through KPR, smoking landside near the entrance is the simplest plan.
Smoking Areas at Kanpur Airport (KPR)
| Area | Smoking spot | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Terminal forecourt | Open-air area at the entrance | Near kerbside drop-off, before security |
| Car park | Outdoor parking zone | Step away from doorways and crowds |
| Departure hall (airside) | No confirmed indoor room | Smoke landside before screening |
Flying via another airport in the state? See our guide to smoking at Lucknow Airport (LKO).
For India airport smoking rules, the PECA vape ban, lighter rules and transit advice, see our India smoking guide.