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# Smoking at Moscow Vnukovo Airport – VKO

Yes, Moscow Vnukovo Airport (VKO) has four indoor smoking rooms — two in international departures (near Gate 18 and between Gates 28-29) and two in domestic departures (near Gates 8 and 17). All rooms are accessible after security, and the Terminal A Art Lounge adds a smoking room for lounge guests.

## Indoor Smoking Rooms at Vnukovo Airport

Vnukovo Airport announced the return of its indoor smoking rooms in July 2021, eight years after the 2013 ban had closed them. All smoking rooms are equipped with modern ventilation and air filtration systems. They are free to use and can accommodate up to 8 people.

### International Departures (After Security)

The international departure area has **two smoking rooms** located at the following gates:

- **Gate 18/18A** – Near the start of international departures
- **Gates 28-29** – Between these gates at the far end of the terminal

These smoking rooms are clearly marked and located along the main corridor. You will pass them while walking to your gate.

![Smoking Areas at International Departure - Moscow Vnukovo Airport - VKO](https://www.airportsmokingzones.com/images/airports/vko/vko-intl-departure-map.jpg)

*Map showing smoking room locations in the International Departure area at Vnukovo Airport*

### Domestic Departures (After Security)

The domestic departure area has **two smoking rooms** at the following locations:

- **Gate 8/8A** – Near the beginning of the domestic area
- **Gate 17/17A** – End of the hall (can be slightly hidden)

### IQOS Lounge Zone

An **IQOS-branded zone** operated in the international departures area near **Gate 25**, offering device charging and cleaning for heated-tobacco users. Ask staff whether the branded spot is open; heated-tobacco devices are welcome in the four regular smoking rooms either way.

### Art Lounge (Business Class)

The **Art Lounge** includes a dedicated smoking room for passengers. Located in Terminal A on the 2nd floor of the atrium (near the fountain area), this lounge is open 24 hours. Access is available through purchase, a lounge-membership card, or airline status.

## Outdoor Smoking Areas

Outside the terminal, smoking is permitted only in designated areas located at least **15 meters from the building entrances and parking areas**. Look for signs marked “Место для курения” (Smoking Area). Once you pass through security, you cannot exit to smoke outdoors, so use the indoor smoking rooms in the departure areas.

For Russia airport smoking rules, vaping rules, and other general info, see our [Russia smoking guide](https://www.airportsmokingzones.com/russia/).

## Frequently Asked Questions

### Can I smoke inside Moscow Vnukovo Airport?

Yes, Vnukovo Airport has indoor smoking rooms in both the international and the domestic departure areas. International departures has smoking rooms near Gate 18 and between Gates 28-29; domestic departures has rooms near Gates 8 and 17\.

### Where are the smoking areas after security at Vnukovo Airport?

After security in international departures, smoking rooms are near Gate 18 and between Gates 28-29. In domestic departures, find them near Gates 8 and 17\.

### Is there an IQOS lounge at Vnukovo Airport?

Heated-tobacco users can use Vnukovo’s four regular smoking rooms. An IQOS-branded zone operated in the international departures area near Gate 25; ask staff whether it is open, and use the four regular rooms otherwise.

### Does the Art Lounge at Vnukovo have a smoking area?

Yes, the Art Lounge at Vnukovo has a dedicated smoking room. The lounge is located in Terminal A on the 2nd floor of the atrium near the fountain area and is open 24 hours. Access is by paid entry, a lounge-membership card, or airline status.