Yes, you can smoke at Krasnoyarsk Yemelyanovo International Airport (KJA): there is a designated indoor smoking room in the sterile zone of domestic departures, plus outdoor areas near the terminal entrances before security.
Overview
Krasnoyarsk International Airport, also known as Yemelyanovo and officially named after Dmitri Hvorostovsky, is the main gateway to central Siberia and one of the region’s largest airports. A modern passenger terminal opened in 2017. In March 2022 the airport added an enclosed smoking room in the clean zone after many passengers requested one, so smokers no longer have to exit and re-clear security.
Domestic Departures Smoking Room (After Security)
The airport’s main smoking facility is an enclosed smoking room on the third floor, in the sterile zone of the domestic departures area. It opened in 2022 and lets travelers smoke without leaving the secure area. The room is isolated and ventilated; follow the in-terminal signs or ask staff to point you to it once you are airside.
Outside the Terminal (Before Security)
Before security, the simplest option is to step outdoors near the terminal entrances, keeping clear of the doors. This works for both arriving and departing passengers on the landside. Krasnoyarsk has a harsh Siberian climate, so dress warmly in winter, when temperatures regularly drop far below freezing.
Summary
| Area | Smoking option |
|---|---|
| Domestic departures, 3rd floor (after security) | Designated enclosed smoking room |
| Landside / before security | Outdoors near terminal entrances |
| Open terminal areas | No smoking — prohibited by law |
| Vaping & heated tobacco | Same designated areas only |
For Russia airport smoking rules, fines, and vaping laws, see our Russia smoking guide.