Smoking at Pemba Airport – POL

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

Pemba Airport Smoking Policy

Pemba Airport is a small international airport in northern Mozambique’s Cabo Delgado province, handling domestic flights plus occasional regional connections. Smoking is not permitted inside the terminal, but it is tolerated in the open air outside the building. The terminal is small and there are no indoor smoking rooms and no formally marked outdoor zone, so look for open spaces near the entrance or parking area.

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 Pemba Airport (POL)?

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

Where can I smoke at Pemba 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 Pemba Airport (POL)?

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

Can I vape at Pemba Airport (POL)?

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