Smoking at Nampula Airport – APL

APL ✓ Verified Aug 2026
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Yes, you can smoke at Nampula Airport (APL) — in the open air outside the terminal. There is no indoor smoking room and no airside smoking area.

Nampula Airport Smoking Policy

Nampula Airport is one of Mozambique’s international airports, serving the north of the country with domestic flights plus regional routes to Johannesburg and Nairobi. Smoking is not permitted inside the terminal, but it is tolerated in the open air outside the building near the entrance or parking area. There are no indoor smoking rooms and no formally marked outdoor zone at APL.

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can I smoke inside Nampula Airport (APL)?

Use the open-air areas outside the terminal — indoor smoking is not allowed at this airport.

Where can I smoke at Nampula Airport?

In the open air outside the terminal, near the entrance or parking area. There is no formally marked smoking zone.

Is there a smoking area after security at Nampula Airport (APL)?

Smoke outside the terminal before you clear security — there is no smoking area airside.

Can I vape at Nampula Airport (APL)?

Vaping and e-cigarettes are treated the same as smoking. Use the open-air areas outside the terminal.