Yes, Srinagar Airport (SXR) has a designated indoor smoking room near Gate 7 in the post-security departures area. It is airside, so you can smoke after clearing security without leaving the secure zone. Marked outdoor spots are also available at the terminal forecourt before security.
In the news (June 2026): Srinagar Airport’s ₹1,667-crore expansion keeps smoking lounges among its Passenger First facilities.
Departures (After Security)
The smoking room sits near Gate 7 along the row of boarding gates, accessible once you have cleared security. It is the only indoor smoking option airside at SXR and serves every departing and connecting passenger.
Srinagar Airport Smoking Area, near Gate no. 7 - Credit: @SrinagarAirport
During peak winter travel and holiday periods the room can get crowded, so visiting between boarding calls is usually quieter. For directions to the room, ask your airline ground staff or the terminal information desk.
Terminal Forecourt (Before Security)
Marked outdoor spots are available near the terminal entrance and around the departures forecourt and parking area, giving you open space to smoke before you check in. Srinagar’s high-altitude Kashmir Valley location means winters are cold and snowy, so the airside Gate 7 room is the more comfortable option in season.
Srinagar operates with heightened security screening. Stay within the clearly designated smoking spots, keep your boarding pass and ID handy, and avoid smoking near restricted or signposted no-smoking zones around the terminal exterior.
Summary Table
| Area | Smoking spot | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Departures (airside) | Indoor room near Gate 7 | After security; only airside option |
| Terminal forecourt (landside) | Marked outdoor spots | Near entrance, departures forecourt and parking |
For more Kashmir and North India travel, see our Jammu Airport smoking guide.
For India airport smoking rules, the PECA vape ban, lighter-machine instructions, and other rules, see our India smoking guide.