Yes, you can smoke at Mysore Airport (Mandakalli, MYQ) — head to the outdoor designated areas near the terminal entrance, the kerbside drop-off and the car park. Mysore is a compact single-terminal domestic airport managed by the Airports Authority of India, so the smoking spots are landside, close to the building.
Mysore Airport Terminal – Landside
Mysore runs from one small integrated terminal handling domestic flights. The practical place to smoke is outdoors at the marked designated areas near the main terminal entrance and along the kerbside drop-off and pick-up lanes, where there is open air and room to stand clear of the doorways.
The car park area is the other reliable spot. The whole terminal is around 3,250 square metres with a peak capacity of about 200 passengers, so you are only a short walk from check-in and it is easy to step out for a cigarette and return.
Mysore Airport – After Security
As a compact domestic airport, Mysore has limited airside facilities and no confirmed indoor smoking room. Plan to use the outdoor designated areas before you clear security; once you are through, smoking is not provided inside the departure hall.
If you are unsure where the current designated area is on the day, ask airline ground staff or the terminal help desk rather than airport security for directions.
Summary Table
| Area | Smoking area | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Terminal entrance / kerbside | Outdoor designated areas | Landside, near the doors and drop-off lanes |
| Car park | Outdoor area | Short walk from check-in |
| After security | Not provided | Smoke landside before clearing security |
For India airport smoking rules, the PECA vape ban, lighter-machine instructions, and other rules, see our India smoking guide.