Yes, Nagasaki Airport (NGS) has four smoking rooms distributed across the domestic terminal, international section, and observation deck. The domestic terminal has two rooms on the 2nd floor, the international section has one on the 2nd floor, and a fourth room is on the 3rd floor observation deck with bay views.

はい、長崎空港(NGS)には国内線ターミナル、国際線エリア、展望デッキにわたって4つの喫煙室があります。国内線ターミナルの2階に2室、国際線エリアの2階に1室、そして3階の展望デッキに大村湾を望む4室目があります。

Nagasaki Airport (NGS) is one of Japan’s most distinctive airports, built entirely on reclaimed land in the middle of Omura Bay and connected to the Nagasaki mainland by a bridge. The airport primarily serves domestic routes to Tokyo Haneda, Osaka, Nagoya, and Okinawa, with limited international flights to select Asian cities. Despite its compact size, Nagasaki Airport provides four smoking rooms distributed across the domestic terminal, international section, and observation deck, ensuring smokers have options both before and after security.

Smoking Rooms at Nagasaki Airport

Nagasaki Airport maintains enclosed smoking rooms (喫煙所) equipped with ventilation and air filtration systems. Rooms are found in both the domestic and international areas. The airport’s single-terminal layout means everything is within easy walking distance, so reaching a smoking room from any gate takes just a few minutes.

2nd Floor — Domestic Terminal

The 2nd floor is the main departure level for domestic flights, housing check-in counters, security screening, and boarding gates. There are two smoking rooms on this floor in the domestic section. At least one is accessible from the departure gate area, meaning you can smoke after security without needing to exit and re-clear screening. If you are departing on one of the frequent Tokyo Haneda or Osaka flights, these are the most convenient rooms to use.

2nd Floor — International Section

The international section of the terminal also has one smoking room on the 2nd floor. International flights at Nagasaki are less frequent than domestic services, but the room is available for passengers clearing immigration for outbound flights or arriving on international routes.

3rd Floor — Observation Deck

The top floor features Nagasaki Airport’s observation deck, which offers views across Omura Bay and the runway. A smoking room is located on this level, making it a pleasant place to combine a smoke break with watching aircraft take off over the water. Restaurants and shops are also on this floor, so you can grab a meal and then step into the nearby smoking room.

Heated Tobacco and E-Cigarettes

All smoking rooms at Nagasaki Airport welcome heated tobacco products such as IQOS, Ploom, and glo. These devices are widely used across Japan and are treated the same as traditional cigarettes in airport smoking rooms. Liquid e-cigarettes and vapes are also permitted in the designated rooms.

Summary

LocationFloorTypeNotes
Domestic Terminal (Room 1)2FLandsideNear check-in counters
Domestic Terminal (Room 2)2FAirsideDeparture gate area
International Section2FLandside/AirsideInternational departures
Observation Deck3FLandsideBay and runway views

For Japan airport smoking rules, the vape ban, and other general info, see our Japan smoking guide.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Are there smoking rooms at Nagasaki Airport?

Yes. Nagasaki Airport has smoking rooms in both the domestic and international sections. The domestic terminal has two rooms on the 2nd floor, the international section has one room on the 2nd floor, and there is an additional room on the 3rd floor observation deck.

Can I smoke after security at Nagasaki Airport?

Yes. One of the 2nd floor smoking rooms in the domestic section is accessible from the departure gate area, so you can smoke after clearing security.

Is IQOS allowed at Nagasaki Airport?

Yes. Heated tobacco products like IQOS, Ploom, and glo are permitted inside all designated smoking rooms at Nagasaki Airport.

Is Nagasaki Airport really built on an island?

Yes. Nagasaki Airport was built on reclaimed land in Omura Bay and is connected to the mainland by a bridge. It was one of Japan’s first airports constructed over water.

よくある質問

長崎空港に喫煙室はありますか?

はい。長崎空港には国内線・国際線の両エリアに喫煙室があります。国内線ターミナルの2階に2室、国際線エリアの2階に1室、さらに3階の展望デッキに1室あります。

長崎空港では保安検査後に喫煙できますか?

はい。国内線エリアの2階喫煙室の一つは出発ゲートエリアから利用できるため、保安検査後も喫煙できます。

長崎空港でIQOSは使用できますか?

はい。IQOS、Ploom、gloなどの加熱式たばこは、長崎空港のすべての指定喫煙室で使用できます。

長崎空港は本当に島の上に建設されたのですか?

はい。長崎空港は大村湾の埋立地に建設され、橋で本土とつながっています。海上に造られた日本初の空港の一つです。