Yes, you can smoke at Tunis-Carthage Airport. Travellers report enclosed indoor smoking rooms airside in Terminal 1, and there are reported outdoor smoking areas landside outside the main terminal.
Tunis-Carthage International Airport (TUN) is operated by OACA and runs primarily through Terminal 1, the main terminal serving the Tunisian capital. Tunisia does not strongly enforce public-place smoking bans, and smokers generally find options both before and after security.
Where to Smoke
- Airside (after security): Travellers report (April 2022) enclosed, glass-partitioned smoking rooms in Terminal 1 near Gate 53 and Gate 58. These are not confirmed on an official OACA source, so look for signage at the gate to confirm they are open.
- Landside (before security): Designated outdoor smoking areas are reported outside the main terminal, near the entrances. Step outside the building to use them before you clear security.
Vaping
Vaping is a legal grey area in Tunisia, with a 2025 license freeze currently in effect. Treat e-cigarettes like cigarettes and use only the designated smoking areas.
Summary table
| Location | Smoking allowed |
|---|---|
| Airside indoor (near Gates 53 & 58, reported) | Yes |
| Landside outdoor (terminal entrances, reported) | Yes |
| Terminal concourses / gates | No |
For Tunisia’s airport smoking rules and vaping law, see our Tunisia airport smoking guide.