Smoking at Suvarnabhumi Airport – BKK – 2026

Looking for a place to smoke at Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport? BKK is Thailand’s main international hub and has designated outdoor smoking areas.

Departures Level (Level 4)

Arrivals Level (Level 2)

Airside (After Security)

Outside Terminal

Thailand’s Tobacco Products Control Act B.E. 2560 (2017) prohibits smoking in all air-conditioned public spaces and within 5 meters of building entrances. All Thai airports enforce a strict indoor smoking ban. Smoking is only permitted in designated outdoor smoking areas, which are clearly marked at most airports. Fines for smoking in prohibited areas can reach 5,000 baht (approximately $140 USD). E-cigarettes, vaping devices, and all electronic nicotine delivery systems are completely banned in Thailand under a 2014 import ban. Possession of vaping devices can result in imprisonment of up to 10 years or fines up to 500,000 baht, and customs officials actively confiscate devices at airports.

Travelers connecting from BKK to Singapore Changi Airport or Kuala Lumpur International Airport will find smoking areas available in the transit zones at both destinations.

Departures Level (Level 4)

• Outdoor smoking zones are located on the building perimeter at both ends of the departures hall
• Access via doors near the far ends of the check-in counters
• Follow signage labeled “Smoking Area” with the cigarette symbol

Arrivals Level (Level 2)

• Outdoor smoking area outside the arrivals hall near the taxi/transport area
• Available immediately after clearing customs and exiting the terminal

Airside (After Security)

• Designated smoking rooms are available in the concourse areas past security
• Look for the enclosed glass smoking rooms near gate clusters
• Rooms are ventilated but can be crowded during peak hours

Outside Terminal

• Designated outdoor areas with ashtrays at all terminal entrance points
• Must be at least 5 meters from building entrances per Thai law

Thailand Smoking Regulations

Thailand’s Tobacco Products Control Act B.E. 2560 (2017) prohibits smoking in all air-conditioned public spaces and within 5 meters of building entrances. All Thai airports enforce a strict indoor smoking ban. Smoking is only permitted in designated outdoor smoking areas, which are clearly marked at most airports. Fines for smoking in prohibited areas can reach 5,000 baht (approximately $140 USD). E-cigarettes, vaping devices, and all electronic nicotine delivery systems are completely banned in Thailand under a 2014 import ban. Possession of vaping devices can result in imprisonment of up to 10 years or fines up to 500,000 baht, and customs officials actively confiscate devices at airports.

Tips for Smokers at Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport

• Bangkok Suvarnabhumi has enclosed smoking rooms after security in the concourse area, so you do not need to exit the secure zone for a smoke during layovers at BKK.
• The airside smoking rooms at BKK can be crowded during peak international departure times (late evening). Visit during off-peak hours for a more comfortable experience.
• Do NOT bring any e-cigarettes, vape pens, or heated tobacco devices to Thailand. They are completely illegal and customs officials at BKK actively confiscate them. Penalties include imprisonment.
• Cigarettes are available at duty-free shops in the departures area at Suvarnabhumi Airport. Thai cigarette brands are inexpensive by international standards.
• If using Bangkok’s other airport, Don Mueang (DMK), check our separate guide for its smoking area locations.

Travelers connecting from BKK to Singapore Changi Airport or Kuala Lumpur International Airport will find smoking areas available in the transit zones at both destinations.