Yes, Cape Town International (CPT) has a dedicated Smokers’ Lounge airside in international departures — located after passport control, opposite Icons restaurant, just before the stairs to the B gates, with internet access and strong air extraction (reopened April 2022). The Bidvest Lounge adds a paid indoor smoking area, and domestic travelers have designated outdoor areas. As the main gateway to the Western Cape and South Africa’s second-busiest airport, CPT keeps the rest of its terminals smoke-free under South African law.
Smoking Policy at Cape Town Airport
Under South African law, smoking is prohibited in the general areas of airports, so Cape Town Airport confines smoking to designated areas for both domestic and international travelers.
International Departures
International travelers have access to a smoking lounge after passport control:
Smokers’ Lounge – Located in the international departures terminal, opposite Icons restaurant, before the stairs to B gates
Amenities: Internet access, elegant surroundings, excellent air extraction
The international smoking lounge reopened in April 2022 after being closed for renovation since February 2020.
Domestic Terminal
Domestic travelers can find smoking areas in designated outdoor zones and through lounge access.
Lounge Options
The Bidvest Lounge at Cape Town Airport has a paid smoking area. Access is available through:
Pay at the door
Priority Pass
Lounge membership programs
For South Africa airport smoking rules, vaping rules, and other general info, see our South Africa smoking guide.