Yes, you can smoke at Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB). The airport keeps designated smoking areas in both terminals: open-air terraces airside in Terminal 1 near gates 10 and 16, and a dedicated indoor smoking room (with a separate vaping room) in the Terminal 2 departures area. Open-air areas outside the terminal buildings are also available landside.
Terminal 1 — Domestic
Terminal 1 handles domestic flights. After security, there are open-air terrace smoking areas airside: one near gate 10 (standing only, no seats) and another near gate 16 with seating available. These terraces are the most convenient option once you are past the checkpoint. Landside, you can also smoke at the open-air areas outside the terminal entrances before check-in.
Terminal 2 — International
Terminal 2, opened in 2018, is the award-winning international terminal known for its resort-style curved wooden roof and tropical, open feel. In the pre-departure (airside) area, Terminal 2 has two separate, well-signed rooms — one for smoking and one for vaping. The smoking room keeps lighters available, which is handy since lighters are typically taken at the security checkpoint. Smoke here after clearing immigration and security; outside the building, landside open-air areas near the departures curbside are available too.
Outside the Terminals — Landside and Arrivals
Before security, the open-air areas outside both terminal entrances are reliable spots to smoke. Arriving passengers can step outside to the curbside pick-up zones after collecting baggage. Keep clear of doorways and follow posted signs, as smoking outside the marked areas can draw a fine.
Summary Table
| Terminal | Smoking Option | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Terminal 1 (Domestic) | Open-air airside terraces | Near gate 10 (standing) and gate 16 (seated); landside outside entrances |
| Terminal 2 (International) | Indoor smoking room + separate vaping room | Pre-departure (airside) area, well signed |
| Arrivals (both) | Outdoor designated areas | Curbside pick-up zones after baggage claim |
Related Airports
Flying on from Cebu or connecting through the capital? See our guide to smoking at Manila Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) for the smoking areas at the Philippines’ busiest hub.
For Philippines airport smoking rules, the nationwide indoor ban, vaping regulations and fines, see our Philippines smoking guide.
