New Delhi, India

Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)

3.5

Smoking Policy:Limited

Smoking policy at New Delhi, Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)

Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport provides designated smoking zones in all terminals, both before and after security. Terminals are generally smoke-free but smoking lounges are available in designated areas. Vaping is banned across India.

Before Security

Yes

Smoking is permitted before security checkpoints

After Security

Yes

Smoking is permitted after passing through security

Vaping

Not Allowed

Vaping and e-cigarettes are prohibited at this airport

Smoking areas at New Delhi, Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)

Terminal 1 Smoking Zone

Medium

Terminal 1

Designated ZoneAfter Security

Designated smoking zone in Terminal 1 domestic departures. Located upstairs, though not always marked on official maps. Follow signage to locate.

International Departures Smoking Hall

High

Terminal 3

Smoking LoungeAfter Security

Smoking hall in the main international departures area after immigration and security. Additional smoking areas on the same floor as the food court opposite the children's play area, and across from Gate 17 and opposite Gate 6.

Gate 1-14 Smoking Area

High

Terminal 3

Smoking LoungeAfter Security

Smoking area in the right wing (gates 1-14) accessible after duty free shops. Located a few meters on the right across from the restrooms near Gate 6. Small kiosks sell cigarettes outside the lounges.

Domestic Departures Smoking Areas

High

Terminal 3

Smoking LoungeAfter Security

Multiple smoking areas in Terminal 3 domestic departures: between the eateries and lounges on the first floor, at the end of the food stalls before the ramp toward gates, and behind the flight display screens between the left and right concourses.

Outside Terminal Smoking Areas

High

All Terminals

Outdoor AreaPublic Area

Designated outdoor smoking areas located outside all terminal buildings before security.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can you smoke at Indira Gandhi International Airport?

Are there smoking rooms after security at Indira Gandhi International Airport?

After Security: Yes. There are 5 known smoking areas.

Can you vape at Indira Gandhi International Airport?

Vaping: Not Allowed.

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Last verified

April 5, 2026

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