Yes, Istanbul Airport (IST) has designated smoking areas throughout its terminal. There are 13 smoking terraces (10 international, 3 domestic) and 6 smoking balconies, plus an outdoor smoking terrace next to the A-B Gourmet Trilogy area. Most are accessible after security near gates in the A, B, C, and F concourses.
Looking for a place to smoke at Istanbul Airport? IST offers multiple smoking terraces and balconies throughout its massive terminal, on both the international and domestic airside.
Jump to your gates: A Gates · B Gates · C Gates · D & F Gates Terrace
Smoking Rooms at Istanbul Airport
Istanbul Airport has a total of 13 passenger smoking terraces: 10 on the international airside and 3 on the domestic airside. There are also 6 smoking balconies open to passengers.
A-Gates Smoking Areas
Smoking terrace near the check-in area (before security)
Smoking terrace near Gate A11 - convenient for Europe/Asia departures
Outdoor smoking terrace next to A-B Gourmet Trilogy
B-Gates Smoking Areas
Smoking area near A-B Gourmet Trilogy (shared with A-gates)
Terrace near Gate B18
Fresh Air Terrace near Gate B1
C-Gates Smoking Areas
- Smoking balcony near Gate C1 (close to Napzone)
D & F Gates Fresh Air Terrace
Fresh air terrace at Gate F8 - also welcomes non-smokers
Fresh air terrace near Gate F13
Smoking terrace near Gate D16
Lounge Access
The IGA Lounge has outdoor terraces popular with smokers. Most lounges enforce strict non-smoking policies inside, but some have outdoor terrace access.
Important Rules
Smoking inside the terminal building is strictly prohibited except in marked areas
Smoking areas are positioned to not disturb other travelers
Some smoking areas may be temporarily closed - check with operations
For Turkey airport smoking rules, the vape ban, and other general info, see our Turkey smoking guide.