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London, United Kingdom

London Heathrow Airport (LHR)

2.5
Smoking Policy:Limited

Smoking policy at London, London Heathrow Airport (LHR)

Heathrow has designated outdoor smoking areas before security at all terminals. After security, smoking is available at Terminal 2 (outdoor cage near Gate A1) and Terminal 4 (fenced outdoor area with heaters near Gates 1-6). Terminals 1, 3 and 5 have no after-security smoking facilities. Electronic cigarettes are prohibited throughout the airport. Terminal 5 no longer allows passengers to exit and re-enter after security.

Before Security

Yes

Smoking is permitted before security checkpoints

After Security

Limited

Smoking is restricted to designated areas after security

Vaping

Not Allowed

Vaping and e-cigarettes are prohibited at this airport

Smoking areas at London, London Heathrow Airport (LHR)

Outside Terminals — Before Security

High
Outdoor AreaPublic Area

Designated outdoor smoking areas are located outside the entrance of each terminal building, before security. Available at all terminals.

Terminal 2 Smoking Area — Gate A1

High

Terminal 2

Outdoor AreaAfter Security

Outdoor smoking cage located on the lowest floor next to Gate A1 in departures. Covered from weather with seating available. Confirmed present as of February 2026.

Terminal 3 — Outside Entrance F

High

Terminal 3

Outdoor AreaPublic Area

The only smoking area is outside entrance/exit F under the trees (before security only). The smoking cage in the Terminal 3 transit area has been permanently removed.

Terminal 4 Smoking Area — After Security

High

Terminal 4

Outdoor AreaAfter Security

Fenced-in outdoor smoking area with heaters, located after security near Gates 1-6. Clear signage directs passengers. Use the lift to avoid stairs with luggage. Conveniently located between all gates, maximum 5-minute walk. Confirmed present as of September 2023.

Terminal 4 — Transfer Option from Other Terminals

Medium

Terminal 4

Outdoor AreaAfter Security

Passengers in non-smoking terminals can take the transfer bus to Terminal 4 to use its smoking area. Bring your original itinerary to show T4 security. Allow at least 1 hour round-trip as the bus must wait for departing aircraft.

Directions

Take the inter-terminal transfer bus to Terminal 4, go through security, then follow signs to the smoking area near Gates 1-6.

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Can you exit and re-enter?

No, re-entry after exiting is not possible.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can you smoke at London Heathrow Airport?

Heathrow has designated outdoor smoking areas before security at all terminals. After security, smoking is available at Terminal 2 (outdoor cage near Gate A1) and Terminal 4 (fenced outdoor area with heaters near Gates 1-6). Terminals 1, 3 and 5 have no after-security smoking facilities. Electronic cigarettes are prohibited throughout the airport. Terminal 5 no longer allows passengers to exit and re-enter after security.

Are there smoking rooms after security at London Heathrow Airport?

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

Can you vape at London Heathrow Airport?

Vaping: Not Allowed.

Can you leave the terminal and re-enter at London Heathrow Airport?

No, re-entry after exiting is not possible.

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Airport: London Heathrow Airport

Official Website

www.heathrow.com

Last verified

April 5, 2026

Confidence level

High

Recently verified from official sources

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