Aswan, EgyptSmoking policy at Aswan, Aswan International Airport (ASW)
Warnings & Caveats
Smoking is prohibited in all enclosed public spaces in Egypt by law. Only use clearly marked designated smoking areas inside or outside the terminal. Smoking outside designated areas may result in fines under Egyptian public health regulations.
Aswan International Airport takes a practical approach to smoking that reflects Egypt's broader rules: smoking is banned in enclosed public spaces nationwide, but designated areas both outside and inside the terminal are provided for travelers. If you plan your smoke breaks around these spots, you won't have any trouble during your wait.
Before Security
The most straightforward option is the open-air area directly in front of the terminal building. These outdoor designated zones are clearly marked and accessible to anyone before you enter the terminal, so you don't need a boarding pass or ticket to use them. If you've just arrived by taxi or bus, this is the easiest place to have a cigarette before checking in.
After Security
Once you're through security and into the boarding area, there is a dedicated smoking area near Gate 6. This is the main airside option for departing passengers and is located within the departure/boarding zone, so you won't need to exit and re-enter security to use it. The source describes it as being in the boarding area, though no details on seating, ventilation type, or opening hours are available from current sources.
The Pearl Lounge
Aswan Airport has a VIP lounge called The Pearl Lounge. According to the airport's own smoking page, there is a separate smoking area within The Pearl Lounge. Access to The Pearl Lounge is on a paid or VIP basis; specific walk-in pricing is not published in the available sources, so check directly with the lounge before your flight if you're considering this option. If you have access, the lounge smoking area gives you a more comfortable airside option than the open gate-area spot near Gate 6.
Vaping Rules
No specific information about vaping policy at Aswan Airport is available from current sources. Egypt has restrictions on e-cigarettes in public spaces, so treat vaping the same as smoking and use only the designated areas to be safe.
Bottom Line
You can smoke both before and after security at Aswan Airport. Landside, use the outdoor areas in front of the terminal; airside, head to the designated spot near Gate 6 or, if you have access, the smoking area inside The Pearl Lounge.
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