Yes — Vijayawada Airport (Nandamuri Taraka Rama Rao Amaravati International, VGA) in Gannavaram has designated outdoor smoking zones before security, beside the departure terminal entrance and along the car park frontage. This compact single-terminal airport serves the Amaravati capital region of Andhra Pradesh.
Outdoor Smoking Zones Before Security
The primary smoking spot is the marked outdoor zone next to the departure terminal entrance, set off to one side of the main doors and away from the passenger queue. The open car park frontage in front of the building gives you additional room to step away from the entrance.
Because Vijayawada is hot and humid for most of the year, with summer temperatures regularly above 40°C from March to June, the car park frontage usually offers more shade and cover than the terminal forecourt.
After Security
VGA runs from a compact interim terminal (mostly domestic flights, plus international service such as the Air India Express Sharjah route), and there is no verified indoor smoking room past security. A much larger integrated terminal is under construction and due to be ready around late 2026, so facilities may change once it opens. Plan to use the outdoor zones before you screen through, since you will not be able to step out and return airside once inside. If you need help locating the nearest marked zone, ask airline ground staff or the airport information desk.
Smoking Zones Summary
| Terminal | Smoking zone | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Main terminal (landside) | Outdoor zone by departure entrance | Marked area off to one side of the main doors |
| Car park frontage | Open-air zone in front of building | More shade than the forecourt in summer |
| After security | None verified | Smoke before screening |
If you are connecting onward through a larger hub, see our guide to smoking at Hyderabad Airport (HYD).
For India airport smoking rules, the PECA vape ban, lighter-machine instructions, and other rules, see our India smoking guide.
Useful Links
For official airport information, visit the Airports Authority of India - Vijayawada page.