Surabaya, Indonesia
Smoking policy at Surabaya Juanda International Airport (SUB)
Warnings & Caveats
Vaping and e-cigarettes are explicitly prohibited inside the terminal buildings, including inside smoking rooms. Smoking outside designated areas is prohibited throughout all terminal buildings under Indonesian Government Regulation No. 28/2024. The T1 airside dedicated smoking room was reported closed as of January 2023; the situation may have changed, so verify on arrival. Gloria Jean's Coffee near Gate 8 (T1) requires a minimum purchase of Rp 50,000 (approx. USD 3.50) to use the smoking area.
Surabaya Juanda International Airport (SUB) is one of the more smoker-friendly airports in Indonesia, with designated smoking facilities in both terminals on both sides of security. The situation differs significantly between Terminal 1 and Terminal 2, so knowing which terminal you're departing from matters a lot.
Before Security
Landside options exist at both terminals:
Terminal 1 (Domestic): Outdoor smoking shelters are available at the domestic departure and arrival areas, as well as near the pedestrian walkway and parking zones. There is also a reported indoor smoking room in the check-in and arrivals area landside.
Terminal 2 (International/Domestic): Outdoor curbside smoking is possible before you enter the terminal building. All passengers can smoke curbside at the drop-off and pick-up areas.
After Security (Terminal 1 - Domestic)
This is where T1 gets complicated. A dedicated airside smoking room (reportedly around 7.5m x 7m, air-conditioned with exhaust fans and a flat-screen TV) was previously available, but a January 2023 traveler report found it gone, replaced by heavy "No Smoking" signage throughout the airside area. The current fallback is Gloria Jean's Coffee near Gate 8, which has a smoking-tolerant seating area. A minimum purchase of Rp 50,000 (roughly USD 3.50) is required to use the space. Image evidence confirms the cafe is right next to a dedicated smoking room entrance with a green smoking symbol, so a small enclosed room attached to the cafe may still be in use -- but reports are mixed.
Airport transfers for Surabaya Juanda International Airport
After Security (Terminal 2 - Domestic and International)
Terminal 2 is the better option for smokers airside:
T2 Domestic Departures: An indoor smoking room is available after security on the airside.
T2 International Departures: An indoor smoking room (approximately 7.5m x 2.5m) is available after clearing both security and immigration.
Garuda Indonesia Executive Lounge (T2 Domestic, Airside): Contains an additional smoking room. Access is for Garuda passengers and eligible card holders; walk-in rates are not confirmed in available sources.
Diplomat Cafe (Airside): Smoking is permitted inside this cafe, which reportedly operates from 1:00 AM to 11:00 PM and also offers WiFi.
Vaping Rules
Vaping and e-cigarettes are banned inside the airport. Signage at the Gloria Jean's smoking room explicitly states "No Electric Cigarettes" ("Dilarang" in Indonesian). This applies throughout the terminal buildings.
Transit and Layovers
If you are transiting through SUB without clearing immigration, you can access the airside smoking rooms in Terminal 2 without needing to re-enter immigration. T1 airside options remain uncertain as of 2023.
Bottom Line
Terminal 2 is the smoker-friendly terminal with confirmed airside rooms both domestic and international; Terminal 1 airside is unreliable, so use the Gloria Jean's cafe near Gate 8 (minimum Rp 50,000 spend) or smoke curbside before entering.
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