Iran bans smoking in enclosed public places, and its main international gateway has no confirmed indoor smoking room — so smoking is outdoors only. The firmer rule for travellers is on vaping: e-cigarettes are banned nationwide.
For international travel through Iran, Tehran Imam Khomeini (IKA) is the airport that matters; Mehrabad handles domestic flights.
How Iranian Airport Smoking Works
Iran prohibits smoking in enclosed public places, with variable enforcement:
- No confirmed indoor or airside smoking room at Tehran IKA
- Smoking is at outdoor areas outside the terminal (landside)
- E-cigarettes and vapes are banned nationwide (sale and use) — do not bring one
- Transit passengers cannot smoke without exiting through immigration
The Hub
Tehran Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA). Iran’s main international gateway. There is no officially designated airside smoking room (an old traveller mention is unverified); smoking is outdoors landside. Enforcement of the indoor ban varies, but vaping is firmly prohibited nationwide.
Tips for Smokers at Iranian Airports
- Tehran IKA has no confirmed airside smoking — smoke outdoors before security
- Do not bring a vape to Iran — e-cigarettes are banned nationwide
- Transit passengers should plan a no-smoking layover
- Smoke at the open-air areas outside the terminal
Iran Airports Compared: Indoor, Outdoor & After Security
| Airport | After security | Indoor room | Outdoor area |
|---|---|---|---|
| Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA) | – | – | Yes |