Yes, you can smoke at Islamabad International Airport (ISB). The official airport states there are enclosed indoor smoking lounges in the terminal, plus an airside smoking room inside the CIP lounge after security. Outdoor smoking is possible landside before you enter the building.
Islamabad International Airport is a modern facility that opened in 2018 as Pakistan’s capital gateway, replacing the old Benazir Bhutto International. It operates from a single integrated terminal handling both domestic and international traffic.
Where to Smoke
Per the official islamabadairport.com.pk site, the airport is non-smoking overall but provides enclosed smoking areas within the terminal departure halls. There is also a smoking room inside the airside CIP / Airline Lounge in International Departures, after immigration and security — lounge access is by pay-at-door, Priority Pass, or an eligible card.
Exact gate-level spots for the enclosed terminal smoking areas are not officially published, so check terminal signage or ask staff on arrival. Outdoor smoking is possible landside in the open-air areas outside the terminal before security.
Vaping
Vaping is legal to possess and use in Pakistan, but it should be confined to the designated smoking areas. Carry your devices in hand luggage, never in checked baggage, and never vape onboard the aircraft. Note that regional enforcement of vaping can be stricter than for cigarettes, so keep devices discreet and use only the marked smoking spots.
Summary table
| Area | Smoking | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Indoor smoking lounge (terminal) | Yes | Enclosed areas in departure halls — official |
| CIP / Airline Lounge smoking room (airside) | Yes | International Departures, after security; lounge access required |
| Outdoor (landside) | Yes | Open-air areas before security |
For Pakistan’s airport smoking rules and vaping law, see our Pakistan airport guide.