Looking for a place to smoke at Moscow Domodedovo Airport? DME reintroduced indoor smoking rooms in 2024, making it one of the Moscow airports with dedicated airside smoking facilities.
Smoking at Moscow Domodedovo International Airport – DME – 2026
Gallery E, near Gates 5 and 8:
Indoor smoking rooms were opened in July 2024 in the international departures area. These rooms serve passengers who have cleared passport control and cannot easily leave the secure zone.
Gallery D, 2nd Floor:
A smoking area is available within the business lounge area on the domestic side of the terminal.
Designated outdoor smoking zones are located near the terminal entrances and exits. You must stay at least 15 meters (about 50 feet) from any entrance under Russian federal law.
Russia’s Federal Law No. 15-FZ prohibits smoking in indoor public places and within 15 meters of airport entrances. However, recent amendments have allowed airports to reinstate indoor smoking rooms, and Domodedovo took advantage of this in 2024. Fines for smoking in prohibited areas can reach 1,500 RUB (approximately $15-20 USD).
Domodedovo is one of three major Moscow airports. The indoor smoking rooms in Gallery E serve the large volume of international transit passengers who connect through DME.
International Departures
Gallery E, near Gates 5 and 8:
Indoor smoking rooms were opened in July 2024 in the international departures area. These rooms serve passengers who have cleared passport control and cannot easily leave the secure zone.
Domestic Departures
Gallery D, 2nd Floor:
A smoking area is available within the business lounge area on the domestic side of the terminal.
Outside the Terminal
Designated outdoor smoking zones are located near the terminal entrances and exits. You must stay at least 15 meters (about 50 feet) from any entrance under Russian federal law.
Domodedovo Airport Smoking Policy
Russia’s Federal Law No. 15-FZ prohibits smoking in indoor public places and within 15 meters of airport entrances. However, recent amendments have allowed airports to reinstate indoor smoking rooms, and Domodedovo took advantage of this in 2024. Fines for smoking in prohibited areas can reach 1,500 RUB (approximately $15-20 USD).
Domodedovo is one of three major Moscow airports. The indoor smoking rooms in Gallery E serve the large volume of international transit passengers who connect through DME.
Tips for Smokers at Domodedovo Airport
- Indoor smoking rooms returned to DME in 2024 in Gallery E (international)
- Domestic passengers can access smoking areas in Gallery D near the business lounges
- Outdoor areas require staying at least 15 meters from entrances
- IQOS and heated tobacco products are allowed in the smoking rooms
- DME is accessible via the Aeroexpress train from Paveletsky railway station in Moscow
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I smoke inside Moscow Domodedovo International Airport (DME)?
Yes, Russian airports have designated indoor smoking rooms. Major airports like Moscow Sheremetyevo, Domodedovo, and Pulkovo have multiple smoking areas throughout the terminals.
Where are the smoking areas at Moscow Domodedovo Airport?
Look for designated smoking rooms inside the terminal. They are usually enclosed areas with ventilation, located near gates and food courts.
Is there a smoking area after security at Moscow Domodedovo International Airport (DME)?
Yes, most Russian airports maintain smoking rooms in the departure areas after security. Some also have outdoor smoking pavilions.
Can I vape at Moscow Domodedovo International Airport (DME)?
Vaping is subject to the same restrictions as smoking at Russian airports. Use the designated smoking rooms for e-cigarettes and heated tobacco products.