Yes, Tiruchirappalli (Trichy) Airport (TRZ) has designated smoking zones inside the terminal in the post-security departure area, plus smoking cabins inside both O’Vetra departure lounges. These are airside 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’s new integrated terminal opened in June 2024, and it provides designated smoking zones in the post-security departure area — more than many Indian airports of this size can say:
- Designated airside smoking rooms — at marked locations in the post-security departure area; look for the standard yellow smoking zone signage
- O’Vetra lounge cabins — smoking cabins inside both the domestic and international O’Vetra departure lounges, airside, open 24 hours, added in 2025
Smoking Zone at Trichy (Tiruchirappalli International Airport) - TRZ
These 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 in the departure area.
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.