Sri Lanka Airport Smoking Areas

Smoking Areas/Zones/Lounges at Sri Lanka Airports.

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Smoking Regulations at Sri Lankan Airports

Sri Lanka’s National Authority on Tobacco and Alcohol (NATA) restricts smoking in public places, including airports. Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB), the country’s main international gateway, maintains designated smoking areas for passengers.

Smoking outside designated areas is prohibited and can result in fines.

What to Expect at Sri Lankan Airports

Designated smoking areas are available at Bandaranaike International Airport. Locations may change during terminal renovations, so check current signage or ask airport staff for directions. Areas are accessible from the departure zone.

Vaping is subject to local regulations. Use designated smoking areas for e-cigarettes.

Tips for Smokers at Sri Lankan Airports

  • Follow airport signage to find the current smoking area
  • Ask airport staff for directions — locations can change during renovations
  • Vaping should be done in designated smoking areas
  • Allow extra time if you need to access areas outside the secure zone

CMB – Smoking at Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport

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Indoor and outdoor smoking zones at Colombo Bandaranaike (CMB). Serendib lounge, post-security …

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is there a smoking area at Colombo Bandaranaike Airport?

Yes, Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) has a smoking area located inside the Flemingo Duty Free shop on the airside. This is the main designated spot for passengers after clearing security.

Can you smoke inside Sri Lankan airports?

Indoor smoking is generally banned in Sri Lankan public areas, but Colombo Airport provides a designated smoking spot within the duty-free zone airside. Smoking anywhere else inside the terminal is not permitted and can result in fines.

Are there smoking areas after security at Colombo Airport?

Yes, the smoking area at Colombo Airport is located airside near the Flemingo Duty Free shop, so you do not need to exit the secure zone. Ask airport staff or follow signage if the exact location has changed during renovations.

Is vaping allowed at Sri Lanka airports?

Vaping is subject to Sri Lanka’s local tobacco regulations. To be safe, use the designated smoking area at Colombo Airport for e-cigarettes as well. Smoking or vaping outside designated spots may result in a fine.