Medina, Saudi Arabia
Smoking policy at Medina, Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport (MED)
Warnings & Caveats
Vaping rules are not confirmed for this airport. Saudi Arabia has restrictions on e-cigarettes, so avoid vaping unless a designated area is clearly marked. Smoking is only permitted in designated areas; smoking elsewhere in the terminal could result in penalties under Saudi law.
Smoking at Medina's Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport is permitted, but only in designated areas. Both the domestic and international terminals have confirmed smoking areas airside, and landside smoking is restricted to designated outdoor spots outside the terminal buildings.
Before Security
Landside, smoking is only allowed in designated outdoor areas outside the terminal buildings. There are no reported indoor smoking rooms in the public arrivals or check-in halls. Head outside the terminal entrance to find these spots before you go through security.
After Security
This is where MED is more accommodating than many regional airports:
Domestic terminal: A traveler reported in December 2023 that there is a smoking area inside the domestic terminal, located close to Gate 108. The map image (image 1) confirms a smoking icon near Gate 108A, next to an ATU Duty Free store.
International terminal: As of May 2024, there is a confirmed smoking room in the international departures area. After clearing security, go straight and then turn left to find it. A blue bilingual sign reading "Smoking Area / منطقة التدخين" (image 3) directs passengers to the room. The room itself (image 4) is an enclosed, white-walled space with metal bench seating, standing ashtrays, and overhead ventilation.
Enforcement
Reports from travelers note that smoking rules are not always heavily enforced at this airport, and the rules are sometimes disregarded, particularly by local passengers. That said, you should still use the designated areas to avoid any potential issues with airport staff.
Vaping
No specific information about vaping rules at MED is available from the sources reviewed. Given Saudi Arabia's general restrictions on vaping products, treat it as prohibited unless you see a clearly marked vaping area.
Bottom Line
You have real airside options at MED: head to the smoking room near Gate 108 in the domestic terminal, or follow the signs straight-then-left after international security. Smoke outside before security if you prefer not to wait until airside.
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