Jakarta Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK) is Indonesia’s largest and busiest airport, serving as the main gateway to the country. Good news for smokers: CGK has designated smoking rooms in all three terminals, both before and after security. This guide covers all smoking areas at CGK so you can find one near your gate.

Smoking Rooms at Soekarno-Hatta Airport

Smoking is strictly prohibited in all public areas of the airport. However, CGK provides designated smoking rooms with ventilation systems throughout the terminals. These rooms are free to use.

Terminal 3 – International Departures

Terminal 3 handles most international flights and has three smoking rooms in the departure area:

  • Near Gate 8 – Air-conditioned with moderate ventilation

  • Near Gate 1 – Close to the start of the gate area

  • Near Gate 2 – Central location

There is also an outdoor smoking area right outside Terminal 3, and some coffee shops near the terminal offer outdoor seating where smoking is permitted.

Terminal 3 – Domestic Departures

The domestic section of Terminal 3 has two smoking rooms:

  • Near Gate 18 – In the domestic departure area

  • Near Gate 12 – Behind the Subway restaurant

Terminal 2

Terminal 2 has several smoking options:

  • Bar area near E gates – Smoking room in a bar along the E gates corridor

  • Near Gate E1 – Smoking lounge right after the gate area

  • Coffee Bean cafe – Has a designated smoking area

Terminal 1

Terminal 1 offers:

  • Gates area – One large smoking room in the main gates area

  • Garuda Indonesia Lounge – Two smoking rooms inside the lounge (lounge access required)

Airport Lounges with Smoking

Several airport lounges at CGK include smoking facilities among their amenities. The lounges between Terminal 2 gates offer smoking rooms along with prayer rooms and private working areas. If you have lounge access through your airline or Priority Pass, check if your lounge has a smoking room.

Tips for Smokers at CGK

  • Terminal 3 is best – The newest terminal with the most smoking facilities

  • Allow extra time – CGK is a large airport, so give yourself time to find the smoking rooms

  • Look for signs – Smoking rooms are marked with standard Indonesian signage

  • Outdoor option – If you’re in Terminal 3 before security, there’s an outdoor smoking area outside

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I smoke inside Jakarta Soekarno-Hatta Airport?

Yes, CGK has designated smoking rooms in all three terminals. Terminal 3 has smoking rooms near Gates 1, 2, 8 (international) and Gates 12, 18 (domestic). Terminal 2 has rooms near the E gates, and Terminal 1 has a smoking room in the gates area.

Where are the smoking areas after security at CGK?

After security, you can find smoking rooms in the departure areas of all terminals. Terminal 3 International has rooms near Gates 1, 2, and 8. Terminal 2 has a smoking lounge near Gate E1 and in the bar area along E gates.

Are there smoking areas in Terminal 3 at Jakarta Airport?

Yes, Terminal 3 has the most smoking facilities. International departures has three rooms near Gates 1, 2, and 8. Domestic departures has two rooms near Gates 12 and 18. There is also an outdoor smoking area outside Terminal 3.

Do any lounges at CGK have smoking rooms?

Yes, several lounges at CGK have smoking facilities. The Garuda Indonesia Lounge in Terminal 1 has two smoking rooms. Some lounges between Terminal 2 gates also include smoking rooms among their amenities.

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