Smoking at Phuket International Airport – HKT – 2026

Looking for a place to smoke at Phuket Airport? HKT is Thailand’s second-busiest airport and has designated smoking areas for passengers.

International Terminal

Domestic Terminal

Outside Terminals

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.

International Terminal

• Outdoor smoking area outside the departures entrance on Level 3
• No confirmed post-security indoor smoking area in the international terminal

Domestic Terminal

• Outdoor smoking area outside the terminal entrance
• Domestic flights are handled in a separate building

Outside Terminals

• Designated outdoor areas with ashtrays at terminal entrances
• The area near the parking lot has open space for smoking
• Phuket’s tropical climate makes outdoor smoking comfortable year-round

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 Phuket International Airport

• Phuket Airport has outdoor smoking areas outside both terminals. For the quickest option, use the area on the departures level before entering the terminal at HKT.
• Phuket’s hot and humid climate means you will want to keep outdoor smoke breaks short during midday. Early morning and evening are more comfortable.
• Do not bring e-cigarettes or vaping devices to Phuket Airport. Thailand’s ban on vaping is strictly enforced and Phuket customs officials regularly check incoming luggage.
• Cigarettes are available at duty-free shops in the departures area and at convenience stores outside the terminal at Phuket Airport.