--- title: "Smoking at Rome Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport – FCO" canonical: "https://www.airportsmokingzones.com/italy/fco-smoking-at-rome-airport/" language: "en-us" description: "Smoke at Rome Fiumicino (FCO) after security in the smoking areas ADR lists by the A gates (Terminal 1) and E gates (Terminal 3), or outdoors before security." lastmod: "2026-11-08T00:00:00Z" --- # Smoking at Rome Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport – FCO Yes, Rome Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport (FCO) lets you smoke after security, in the smoking areas ADR, the operator, lists in both terminals — by the A boarding areas and in the upper-level restaurant area in Terminal 1, and by the E boarding areas and in the upper-level restaurant area in Terminal 3 — and in the open air outside the terminals before security. Italy bans smoking in enclosed public spaces, so the areas after security are enclosed, ventilated booths, which travellers described as glass cabins. Terminal 1 and Terminal 3 connect after security, so once you are through you can reach the areas of either terminal. ## Terminal 1 — Boarding Areas A Terminal 1 holds boarding areas A1–A3, A21–A27, A31–A52 and A61–A83 on ADR’s map. ADR lists smoking areas: - in the **departures area after security, in the restaurant area on the upper level** - in **boarding area A1–A10**, near gates A02 and A05 — travellers described a large new area right before gates A1–A3, opposite the gaming area, in May 2025, and a small area at gate A5 in October 2022 - in **boarding area A21–A27**, near gate A21 - in **boarding area A31–A59**, near gate A31, near gate A50 and between gates A47 and A49 - in **boarding area A61–A73**, near gates A62 and A71 - in **boarding area A74–A83**, near gate A75 ## Terminal 3 — Boarding Areas E Terminal 3 holds boarding areas E1–E8, E11–E24, E31–E44 and E51–E61 on ADR’s map. ADR lists smoking areas: - in **departures after security, in the restaurant area on the upper level** - in **boarding area E11–E24**, near gate E14 - in **boarding area E31–E44**, near gate E38 - in **boarding area E51–E52** Travellers described a fair-sized smoking room beside the British Airways lounge and two small cubicles near gates E4 and E14 in February 2023\. The areas are sealed booths; the nearest information desk or gate staff can point you to the closest one. ## Before Security (Landside) Indoor smoking is banned throughout the terminal, so smoking before security is outdoors only: - Outdoor areas with ashtrays and bins outside each terminal entrance on the departures level. - Outdoor seating around the terminal forecourt and near the Fiumicino Aeroporto train station. ## Transit and Layovers The smoking areas ADR lists are after security, and Terminal 1 and Terminal 3 connect after security, so a Fiumicino layover means you can smoke without leaving the secure zone or re-clearing security. On an international or domestic connection, walk to the nearest area in your boarding area. ## Vaping ADR publishes no vaping rule for Fiumicino, so ask staff before you vape in a smoking area or elsewhere in the terminal. ## Summary | Area | Smoking | Notes | | --- | --- | --- | | Terminal 1, boarding areas A (after security) | Yes | ADR lists areas near gates A02, A05, A21, A31, A47–A49, A50, A62, A71 and A75 and in the upper-level restaurant area | | Terminal 3, boarding areas E (after security) | Yes | ADR lists areas near gates E14 and E38, in boarding area E51–E52 and in the upper-level restaurant area; travellers described a room beside the British Airways lounge in February 2023 | | Outdoor (before security) | Yes | Outdoor areas with ashtrays outside each terminal entrance | | Indoor terminal (general) | No | Smoke-free outside the ventilated booths | | Vaping | Ask staff | ADR publishes no vaping rule | For Italy airport smoking rules, vaping rules, and other general info, see our [Italy smoking guide](https://www.airportsmokingzones.com/italy/). ## Useful Links [Aeroporti di Roma: Fiumicino smoking areas (official)](https://www.adr.it/web/aeroporti-di-roma-en/pax-fco-smoking-areas) ## Frequently Asked Questions ### Is there a smoking area after security at Rome Fiumicino (FCO)? Yes. ADR, the operator, lists smoking areas after security in both terminals: in Terminal 1 in the upper-level restaurant area of departures and by boarding areas A1–A10 (near gates A02 and A05), A21–A27 (near gate A21), A31–A59 (near gates A31 and A50 and between gates A47 and A49), A61–A73 (near gates A62 and A71) and A74–A83 (near gate A75); in Terminal 3 in the upper-level restaurant area of departures and by boarding areas E11–E24 (near gate E14), E31–E44 (near gate E38) and E51–E52. Travellers described them as enclosed booths. ### Where are the smoking areas at Rome Fiumicino Airport? After security, at the places ADR lists: in Terminal 1 near gates A02, A05, A21, A31, A47–A49, A50, A62, A71 and A75 and in the upper-level restaurant area; in Terminal 3 near gates E14 and E38, in boarding area E51–E52 and in the upper-level restaurant area. Travellers described a large new area before gates A1–A3, opposite the gaming area, in May 2025, and in Terminal 3 a room beside the British Airways lounge with two small cubicles near gates E4 and E14 in February 2023\. Before security, smoke in the open air outside the terminal entrances. ### Which terminal at FCO has smoking areas? Both operating passenger terminals do. Terminal 1 holds boarding areas A1–A3, A21–A27, A31–A52 and A61–A83 and Terminal 3 holds boarding areas E1–E8, E11–E24, E31–E44 and E51–E61 on ADR’s map; ADR lists smoking areas in both, and the two terminals connect after security, so you can reach the areas of either boarding area once you are through. ### Can I smoke before security at FCO? Yes, outdoors. Before security you smoke at the outdoor areas with ashtrays outside the terminal entrances on the departures level, and around the forecourt near the train station. Indoor smoking before security, in check-in and the arrivals halls, is not permitted. ### Can I smoke during a layover at Rome Fiumicino? Yes. The smoking areas ADR lists are after security in both terminals, and Terminal 1 and Terminal 3 connect after security, so on a connection you can smoke without leaving the secure zone or re-clearing security. Head for the nearest area in your boarding area. ### Can I vape at Rome Fiumicino Airport? ADR publishes no vaping rule for Fiumicino, so ask staff before you vape in a smoking area or elsewhere in the terminal; the Italian rule on e-cigarettes and heated tobacco is on our Italy airport guide.