Flying through Aomori Airport (AOJ) and need to know where you can smoke? Good news - this Japanese regional airport offers multiple smoking areas throughout the terminal, including options both before and after security.
Smoking Areas at Aomori Airport
Aomori Airport provides several designated smoking rooms spread across both floors of the terminal building. Unlike many airports that only offer pre-security options, Aomori has smoking facilities available in the departure waiting areas as well.
Smoking Room Locations
1st Floor (Ground Level):
- Near the International Arrivals area (国際線到着口付近)
2nd Floor (Departure Level):
Inside the Food Court (フードコート内)
Domestic Boarding Waiting Room (国内線搭乗待合室)
International Boarding Waiting Room (国際線搭乗待合室)
Airport Lounge:
- Smoking booth inside the Airport Lounge (エアポートラウンジ内喫煙ブース)
All other areas inside the terminal are completely non-smoking (全面禁煙).
Airport Lounge with Smoking Access
The Airport Lounge at Aomori is located on the 2nd floor of the terminal building, opposite the stairs near the Domestic Ticket Counter. It opens from 1 hour before the first flight departure until 15 minutes before the last departure. The lounge features a separate smoking room for guests. Note that access requires showing a boarding pass with confirmed same-day travel, and there is a maximum 3-hour stay limit.
About Aomori Airport
Aomori Airport (IATA: AOJ, ICAO: RJSB) is located 11.2 km south-southwest of Aomori Station in Aomori Prefecture, Japan. The airport serves domestic routes to Tokyo Haneda, Osaka Itami, and Nagoya, with some seasonal international flights. It’s a relatively small but modern facility that’s easy to navigate.
Tips for Smokers at Aomori Airport
The 2nd floor has the most smoking options, especially near the food court
After clearing security, head to the domestic boarding waiting room for smoking access
The airport lounge smoking booth offers a more comfortable option if you have access
Look for the smoking room signs (喫煙室) throughout the terminal