Fuzhou, ChinaSmoking policy at Fuzhou Changle International Airport (FOC)
Warnings & Caveats
Smoking is prohibited inside the terminal building before security. Only designated outdoor areas are permitted landside. China's national smoking laws prohibit smoking in most indoor public spaces; violations can result in fines.
Fuzhou Changle International Airport (FOC) does permit smoking, but only in designated areas. Before security, smoking is restricted to outdoor designated zones outside the terminal buildings, so you will need to step outside entirely. Once airside, the situation is more accommodating: both the domestic and international departure terminals have smoking facilities past the security checkpoints.
Before Security
Landside, you cannot smoke inside the terminal at all. Smoking is only permitted in designated outdoor areas outside the terminal buildings. If you need a cigarette before checking in or going through security, head outside to the designated zones near the terminal entrances. The exact locations of these outdoor spots are not detailed in available sources, so look for signage near the main entrance doors.
After Security
This is where FOC is relatively smoker-friendly by Chinese airport standards. Designated smoking facilities exist in both the domestic departure terminal and the international departure terminal after you clear security. This means you do not need to exit the secure area to smoke during a layover or while waiting for your flight. The exact gate locations or room details for these airside facilities are not specified in current sources, so follow airport signage once you are past security.
Airport transfers for Fuzhou Changle International Airport
Vaping Rules
No specific information is available about vaping or e-cigarette policies at FOC. China's national regulations on e-cigarettes have been tightening in recent years, so treat vaping the same as smoking and only use designated areas. When in doubt, ask airport staff.
Transit and Layovers
If you are transiting through FOC and remain airside, the smoking facilities in both departure terminals should be accessible during your layover. No information is available on whether you can exit and re-enter the secure area, so plan accordingly.
Bottom Line
Smoke outside before you enter the terminal landside, and look for the designated smoking areas inside both the domestic and international departure terminals once you are through security.
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