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Smoking at Kuala Lumpur International Airport – KUL

KUL ✓ Verified Sep 2026
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Yes, Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) has designated smoking rooms in both terminals. At KLIA1, the smoking rooms are on the Mezzanine Level of the Satellite Building near Gates C11 and C31. At klia2, the smoking room is at Level 2 of the Satellite Building in Sector 6.

Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) is Malaysia’s main international gateway, made up of two terminals — KLIA1 and klia2. Both keep designated smoking rooms airside in their Satellite Buildings, and each also has outdoor smoking areas at the landside curbside levels.

Smoking Rooms at KLIA Terminal 1

KLIA1 has smoking rooms in the Satellite Building, which you reach by taking the aerotrain after the security checkpoint.

Satellite Building (After Aerotrain)

There are two smoking rooms at the Mezzanine Level (Level 2) of the Satellite Building:

  • Near Gate C11 – South Zone, next to China Airlines Dynasty Lounge

  • Near Gate C31 – North Zone, next to Singapore Airlines SilverKris Lounge

Contact Pier (Domestic)

In the domestic area of the Contact Pier, there is a smoking area at Gate B2, located beside the TWG Tea shop.

MAS Golden Lounge

The Malaysia Airlines Golden Lounge in the West Zone has a smoking room inside. Lounge access is required.

Smoking Rooms at KLIA Terminal 2 (klia2)

klia2 primarily serves low-cost carriers including AirAsia. Smoking facilities are available in the Satellite Building.

Satellite Building

  • Level 2, Sector 6 – Smoking room near Khazanah Home Decor shop and the charging station

The smoking room at klia2 is equipped with seating, ashtrays, and proper ventilation systems.

Note: The smoking room that was previously located after Caring Pharmacy at the Main Terminal Building is no longer available.

Premium Plaza Lounge

The Premium Plaza Lounge (next to Starbucks, one level up) has a small smoking area. Access requires lounge membership or pay-at-door.

Outdoor Smoking Areas

Outdoor smoking areas are available at the outer curbside areas on Levels 1, 3, and 5 of KLIA1, and Level 3 of klia2 (right and left section of Sector 2).

For Malaysia airport smoking rules, the vaping rules, and other general info, see our Malaysia smoking guide.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can I smoke inside Kuala Lumpur Airport?

Yes, KLIA has designated smoking rooms in both terminals. At KLIA1, the smoking rooms are on the Mezzanine Level of the Satellite Building near Gates C11 and C31. At klia2, there is a smoking room at Level 2 of the Satellite Building in Sector 6.

Where are the smoking areas after security at KLIA?

After security at KLIA1, take the aerotrain to the Satellite Building. Smoking rooms are on the Mezzanine Level near Gates C11 (South Zone) and C31 (North Zone). At klia2, the smoking room is at Level 2 of the Satellite Building near Sector 6.

Is there a smoking area at klia2?

Yes, klia2 has a smoking room at Level 2 of the Satellite Building in Sector 6, near the Khazanah Home Decor shop. The Premium Plaza Lounge also has a small smoking area for lounge guests.

Do any lounges at KLIA have smoking rooms?

Yes, the MAS Golden Lounge in the West Zone of KLIA1 has a smoking room. The Premium Plaza Lounge at klia2 also has a small smoking area. Lounge access is required for both.