Yes, Tiruchirappalli (Trichy) Airport (TRZ) has three designated smoking zones inside the terminal near Departure Gates 1, 3, and 10. All three are post-security areas accessible after clearing screening, so you do not need to leave the terminal. Outdoor smoking spots are also available near the departure entrance.
Inside Terminals
Trichy Airport has designated smoking zones in the post-security departure area, which is more than many Indian airports of this size can say. The confirmed locations based on traveler reports:
- Near Departure Gate 1 — this was the original smoking zone and remains active
- Near Gate 3 — a second zone added as the airport expanded
- Near Gate 10 — a third area, useful if your flight departs from the far end of the terminal
Smoking Zone at Trichy (Tiruchirappalli International Airport) - TRZ
All three zones are accessible after clearing security, so you will not need to leave the terminal and go back through screening. The areas are enclosed and marked with signage — look for the standard yellow smoking zone boards near each gate cluster.
Outside Terminals
Outside the terminal, you can smoke in the designated area near the departure entrance and in the parking lot. The outdoor spots are straightforward — look for the marked zones along the building frontage before you enter. The parking area is also fair game, which is handy if you are being dropped off and want a quick smoke before heading inside.
For India airport smoking rules, the PECA vape ban, lighter-machine instructions, and other rules, see our India smoking guide.