Yes, Varanasi Airport (VNS) has a designated smoking area inside the terminal after security. The airport is small, so look for signage near the boarding gates or ask staff for the current location. Outdoor smoking spots are also available near the terminal entrance and parking lot.
Varanasi’s Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport (VNS) serves one of India’s most important religious and cultural cities, welcoming millions of pilgrims and tourists every year. The compact airport handles domestic flights to major Indian cities and limited international services.
Inside Terminals
A designated smoking area is available inside the terminal after security. Look for signage near the boarding gates or ask at the information desk for the current location.
VNS is a smaller airport, and smoking facilities are more basic than what you’d find at major hubs like Delhi or Mumbai. The smoking area may be a partitioned or semi-enclosed designated spot rather than a fully separate room. The airport is undergoing expansion to handle growing passenger numbers, so locations may shift as construction progresses.
Outside Terminals
Outdoor smoking is permitted at designated spots near the terminal entrance. The parking area and forecourt provide open space where smoking is common. If arriving, the area outside the arrivals exit offers an immediate option.
For India airport smoking rules, the PECA vape ban, lighter-machine instructions, and other rules, see our India smoking guide.