All indoor smoking lounges at Atlanta Airport were permanently closed on January 2, 2020. Smoking is now only permitted in designated outdoor areas.
Current Smoking Areas at Atlanta Airport
Following the implementation of City of Atlanta ordinance 19-O-1205, Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport became completely smoke-free indoors. All previously available smoking lounges inside the terminals have been permanently closed. Passengers who need to smoke must use designated outdoor areas and plan accordingly for security re-screening.
Connecting Passengers
If you have a connecting flight, you must exit the secure area completely to access smoking areas. This means:
- Going through TSA security screening again to return to your gate
- Allow minimum 45-60 minutes for the entire process
- During peak times, this can take 90+ minutes
- Short connections (under 2 hours) may not allow time to smoke
Outdoor Smoking Locations by Terminal
Domestic Terminal – North Side
Main Level (Departures)
- Near Door N1 – Outside baggage claim area
- Between Doors N3 and N4 – Designated smoking zone with signage
- Lower Level (Arrivals/Ground Transportation)
- Door LN1 – Ground transportation pickup area
- Door LN2 – Near MARTA station entrance
Domestic Terminal – South Side
Main Level (Departures)
- Between Doors S1 and S2 – Delta check-in area
- Between Doors S4 and S5 – Central location
- Near Door S6 – Southwest Airlines area
- Lower Level (Arrivals/Ground Transportation)
- Door LS1 – Rental car shuttle pickup
- Door LS2 – Rideshare pickup zone
International Terminal (Maynard H. Jackson Jr. Terminal)
Upper Level (Departures)
- Near Door D1 – International departures entrance
- Near Door D3 – International departures entrance
Lower Level (Arrivals)
- Door A1 – International arrivals exit
- Door A3 – International arrivals exit
Distance from Concourses
Time needed to reach outdoor smoking areas from each concourse
- Concourse T: 5-10 minutes (direct walk to main terminal)
- Concourses A-D: 10-15 minutes (requires Plane Train)
- Concourses E-F: 15-20 minutes (furthest from main terminal)
Last updated: August, 2025