Smoking at Istanbul Airport – IST – 2026

Q: "Can I smoke inside Istanbul Airport?"

"Smoking is prohibited inside the terminal building except at designated outdoor terraces and balconies. Istanbul Airport has 13 smoking terraces (10 international, 3 domestic) plus 6 smoking balconies."

Q: "Where are the smoking areas at Istanbul Airport?"

"Smoking areas are available near Gates A11, B1, B18, C1, C17, and F8. The A-B Gourmet Trilogy area also has an indoor smoking zone. Look for smoking terrace signs throughout the terminal."

Q: "Are there smoking areas after security at Istanbul Airport?"

"Yes, most smoking terraces at Istanbul Airport are located after security in the gate areas. You'll find options near the A, B, C, and F gates throughout the international terminal."

Q: "Does the Istanbul Airport lounge have smoking access?"

"The IGA Lounge has outdoor terraces where smoking is popular. However, smoking is strictly prohibited inside the lounges themselves. Plan your smoke break at the terrace areas."

Looking for a place to smoke at Istanbul Airport? Istanbul Airport (IST) offers multiple smoking terraces and balconies throughout its massive terminal, with 13 passenger smoking areas available on both international and domestic sides.

Smoking Area at Istanbul International Airport (İstanbul Havalimanı) - IST

Smoking Areas 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
Indoor smoking area near 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)
Smoking Area at Gate C17 - designated Smoking Balcony

F-Gates Fresh Air Terrace

Fresh air terrace at Gate F8 - also welcomes non-smokers

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I smoke inside Istanbul Airport?

Smoking is prohibited inside the terminal building except at designated outdoor terraces and balconies. Istanbul Airport has 13 smoking terraces (10 international, 3 domestic) plus 6 smoking balconies.

Where are the smoking areas at Istanbul Airport?

Smoking areas are available near Gates A11, B1, B18, C1, C17, and F8. The A-B Gourmet Trilogy area also has an indoor smoking zone. Look for smoking terrace signs throughout the terminal.

Are there smoking areas after security at Istanbul Airport?

Yes, most smoking terraces at Istanbul Airport are located after security in the gate areas. You’ll find options near the A, B, C, and F gates throughout the international terminal.

Does the Istanbul Airport lounge have smoking access?

The IGA Lounge has outdoor terraces where smoking is popular. However, smoking is strictly prohibited inside the lounges themselves. Plan your smoke break at the terrace areas.

Last updated: January 12, 2026