Yes, you can smoke at Moscow Sheremetyevo Airport (SVO). There are free indoor smoking rooms airside on the 2nd floor of Terminal B (near Gate 122) and Terminal C (near Gate 145), a paid Smoking Lounge in Terminal B, IQOS lounge zones in Terminals B, D, E and F, and covered outdoor pavilions at every terminal entrance.
Sheremetyevo is Moscow’s largest airport and one of the busiest in Europe, with passenger terminals B, C, D, E and F. Russia’s 2013 anti-smoking law cleared the terminals; later amendments allowed dedicated rooms back inside, and SVO now runs several airside smoking rooms alongside its outdoor pavilions.
Terminal B (Domestic)
Terminal B handles domestic flights. A free smoking room is located airside on the 2nd floor of the sterile departure zone, near Gate 122. For more comfort, a paid Smoking Lounge sits on the 3rd floor (around 1,000 RUB, no time limit). An IQOS lounge zone is also on the 3rd floor next to the information desk, open 6:00–23:00.
Terminal C (International)
Terminal C is the main international terminal. A free smoking room is located airside on the 2nd floor of the sterile departure zone, near Gate 145. Outdoor smoking points are also marked across the road from the terminal exits.
Terminal D
Terminal D has an IQOS lounge zone airside near the domestic boarding gates 16, 18 and 20, open 6:00–23:00. The Moscow Lounge, on the 4th floor between Gates 29-30, has its own indoor smoking room for lounge guests (access by membership, business/first class, or a paid pass).
Terminal E
Terminal E connects airside to Terminals D and F via the walkway. An IQOS lounge zone is located in the international departure area near Gate 35, open 6:00–23:00.
Terminal F
Terminal F handles international flights. An IQOS lounge zone is located airside near international boarding Gate 46, open 6:00–23:00.
Outdoor Pavilions
Covered smoking pavilions stand near the entrances of Terminals B, C, D, E and F, set back from the doors. They are fitted with ashtrays, powerful filtered extraction systems and heaters, so they stay usable through Moscow winters. They run around the clock and are the easiest option before security.
Summary
| Terminal | Smoking option | Location |
|---|---|---|
| B | Free smoking room | 2nd floor airside, near Gate 122 |
| B | Paid Smoking Lounge | 3rd floor airside (~1,000 RUB) |
| B | IQOS lounge zone | 3rd floor, by information desk (6:00–23:00) |
| C | Free smoking room | 2nd floor airside, near Gate 145 |
| D | IQOS lounge zone | Near domestic gates 16, 18, 20 |
| D | Moscow Lounge smoking room | 4th floor, Gates 29-30 (lounge guests) |
| E | IQOS lounge zone | Near Gate 35 |
| F | IQOS lounge zone | Near Gate 46 |
| All | Outdoor pavilions | At each terminal entrance, 24/7 |
For Russia airport smoking rules, vaping rules, and other general info, see our Russia smoking guide.