Yes, Mineralnye Vody Airport (MRV) has designated smoking areas, located outdoors on the forecourt (privokzalnaya ploshchad) outside the terminal. There are no indoor smoking rooms in the building, so the marked outdoor spots near the airport plaza are where you can light up. MRV is the main gateway to the Caucasus Mineral Waters resort region and the North Caucasus.
Outdoor Smoking Areas on the Forecourt
The smoking areas at MRV are outdoors, on the airport forecourt in front of the terminal, marked with information signs. Smoking is prohibited inside the terminal building and within 15 metres of the entrances, so walk out to the marked zones and keep clear of the doors. These outdoor spots are the only places to smoke at the airport, used by both departing and arriving passengers.
After Security
There is no smoking area in the sterile zone after security at Mineralnye Vody Airport. Once you pass through screening, you will not be able to smoke until you reach your destination, so it is best to have your last cigarette on the forecourt before you go through the checkpoint. If you are unsure where the marked area is, ask airport staff at the information desk.
Summary
| Area | Smoking | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Forecourt (landside) | Yes | Marked outdoor areas, away from entrances |
| Terminal interior | No | Indoor smoking prohibited; no smoking rooms |
| After security | No | No smoking area in the sterile zone |
For Russia airport smoking rules, the vape regulations, and fine details, see our Russia smoking guide.