Hamad International Airport (DOH) in Doha, Qatar is one of the most smoker-friendly airports in the world. Despite marketing itself as a “smoke-free facility,” the airport maintains designated smoking rooms approximately every 100 meters throughout the terminal.
Smoking Room Locations
Pre-Security
- Outdoor smoking area outside the main departures entrance
Post-Security
- Four indoor smoking lounges immediately after the security checkpoint
- Additional smoking rooms throughout the gate areas, approximately every 100 meters
- All rooms are air-conditioned and ventilated
Al Maha Lounge Smoking Room
The premium Al Maha Lounges (accessible via Priority Pass or lounge membership) include dedicated smoking rooms. The smoking room in the secondary lounge is located just before the bathrooms and next to the family area. The lounges also offer complimentary Wi-Fi, shower facilities, luggage storage, games room, and quiet areas.
Tips for Smokers at Doha Hamad Airport
- Smoking rooms are plentiful — you will find one about every 100 meters
- Rooms can get packed around midnight during Qatar Airways’ late-night departure bank
- All smoking rooms are well-ventilated and air-conditioned
- Doha is one of the best airports in the world for smokers during long layovers
- Duty-free cigarette prices are competitive
How DOH Compares
Doha Hamad Airport is among the top airports globally for smokers, alongside Dubai International and Tokyo Haneda. Unlike most Western airports, you never need to leave the secure zone to smoke at DOH.