Smoking at Krabi International Airport – KBV – 2026

Looking for a place to smoke at Krabi International Airport? KBV is the gateway to some of Thailand’s most famous beach destinations including Ao Nang, Railay Beach, and the Phi Phi Islands. The airport serves around 5 million passengers annually with 15+ airlines. All smoking is restricted to designated outdoor areas — no indoor smoking rooms exist at Krabi Airport.

Outside Check-In Hall (Domestic Side)

International Terminal Area

Terminal 3 (New Terminal)

Thailand Smoking Regulations

Thailand’s Tobacco Products Control Act B.E. 2560 (2017) bans smoking in all air-conditioned public spaces and within 5 meters of building entrances. Since February 3, 2019, all indoor smoking rooms at Thai airports have been permanently removed. Fines for smoking in prohibited areas reach 5,000 baht (~$140 USD).

E-cigarettes, vaping devices, and all electronic nicotine delivery systems are completely banned in Thailand. Krabi is a major tourist gateway and customs officials are experienced at inspecting tourist luggage for vaping equipment. The 2025 nationwide crackdown resulted in 690 arrests in a single week. Penalties include fines of 20,000-30,000 baht and imprisonment up to 10 years.

Travelers connecting from Krabi to Bangkok Suvarnabhumi (BKK) will find a reinstated smoking room airside in the Satellite 1 Building. For connections to Phuket (HKT) or Koh Samui (USM), plan your smoke break before security as neither has post-security areas.

Outside Check-In Hall (Domestic Side)

• The main smoking area is outside the domestic check-in hall at ground level
• This is the most commonly used spot and the quickest to access before entering the terminal
• Nothing is available after security on the domestic side

International Terminal Area

• Outdoor smoking areas at ground level outside the international terminal entrance
• Located outside the departures and arrivals zones near the parking areas

Terminal 3 (New Terminal)

• A major expansion project added a third passenger terminal at a cost of 2.923 billion baht
• The new terminal increases airport capacity to 8 million passengers per year and can handle 40 large and medium-sized aircraft simultaneously
• Outdoor smoking areas are at ground level outside all terminal buildings

Thailand Smoking Regulations

Thailand’s Tobacco Products Control Act B.E. 2560 (2017) bans smoking in all air-conditioned public spaces and within 5 meters of building entrances. Since February 3, 2019, all indoor smoking rooms at Thai airports have been permanently removed. Fines for smoking in prohibited areas reach 5,000 baht (~$140 USD).

E-cigarettes, vaping devices, and all electronic nicotine delivery systems are completely banned in Thailand. Krabi is a major tourist gateway and customs officials are experienced at inspecting tourist luggage for vaping equipment. The 2025 nationwide crackdown resulted in 690 arrests in a single week. Penalties include fines of 20,000-30,000 baht and imprisonment up to 10 years.

Tips for Smokers at Krabi International Airport

• Smoke before entering the terminal at Krabi Airport. There are no post-security areas, and the compact terminal layout makes exit-and-re-entry straightforward but still adds 15-20 minutes to your timeline.
• The area outside the domestic check-in hall is the easiest smoking location to find at KBV. Look for designated zones with ashtrays set back from building entrances.
• Krabi’s tropical climate (28-33°C year-round) makes outdoor smoking comfortable but hot during midday. The rainy season (May-October) can bring sudden downpours — covered areas near the terminal provide some shelter.
• Airlines serving Krabi include Thai AirAsia, Bangkok Airways, Nok Air, Thai Lion Air, AirAsia, Scoot, Etihad, and Finnair among others. Most popular routes are to Bangkok (Don Mueang and Suvarnabhumi) and Kuala Lumpur.
• King Power operates departure duty-free shops where tobacco products are available for international passengers. Arrivals duty-free shops closed at all Thai airports in August 2024.
• Do NOT bring e-cigarettes or vaping devices to Krabi. Thailand’s ban is strictly enforced across all entry points.

Travelers connecting from Krabi to Bangkok Suvarnabhumi (BKK) will find a reinstated smoking room airside in the Satellite 1 Building. For connections to Phuket (HKT) or Koh Samui (USM), plan your smoke break before security as neither has post-security areas.