Yes, Benito Juárez International Airport (MEX) has paid airside SMK lounges — private smoking clubs — in both terminals (T1 near Gate 19 and T2), plus outdoor smoking spots at the terminal curbs. Mexico bans smoking in enclosed public spaces, so these operate as members-style smoking clubs with a small entry fee rather than open public areas.
Terminal 1 (most domestic + many international)
- Paid airside SMK Lounge near Gate 19, opposite Duty Free (toward the airline lounges)
- Entry is a small fee, typically including a complimentary drink and re-entry
- Outdoor smoking at the curb on the departures and arrivals levels before security
- Terminal 1 handles most domestic flights plus carriers like United, American, Air Canada, Lufthansa, Iberia and BA
Terminal 2 (SkyTeam hub)
- Paid airside SMK Lounge on the upper VIP-lounge level (elevator access)
- Outdoor smoking at the curb on the departures and arrivals levels before security
- Terminal 2 serves Aeroméxico, Delta and Copa
Between Terminals
- The Aerotrén people-mover links the two terminals but requires a same-day boarding pass to ride and has no smoking areas
- The terminals are about 3 km apart; budget extra time if transferring
Good to Know
- The paid SMK Lounge price and hours can change - confirm at the door (recent reports put it around 100-300 pesos with a drink)
- Mexico City sits at high altitude (2,240 meters), so the thinner air can be noticeable
- Mexico bans the sale, import, distribution and promotion of vapes (not personal use); because import is banned, a vape may still be seized at customs
For Mexico airport smoking rules, the vape ban, and other general info, see our Mexico smoking guide.