Chandigarh, IndiaSmoking policy at Chandigarh, Shaheed Bhagat Singh International Airport (IXC)
Warnings & Caveats
Vaping and e-cigarettes are banned across all of India under the PECA Act (2019). Devices will be confiscated and penalties may apply. Lighters and matchboxes are not allowed in hand luggage on flights departing from Indian airports. Smoking outside designated areas anywhere in the terminal is prohibited.
Chandigarh's Shaheed Bhagat Singh International Airport (IXC) permits smoking only in designated areas, both landside and airside. Smoking inside the terminal building itself is not allowed, but the airport does provide at least one designated smoking area after security inside the terminal, along with outdoor designated zones before security outside the terminal buildings.
Before Security
Outdoor designated smoking areas are available outside the terminal building, landside. These are the spots you'll use before checking in or after arriving and exiting the terminal. The exact locations of these outdoor zones are not detailed in available sources, so look for signage as you approach or exit the terminal entrance.
After Security
According to available reports, there is at least one smoking area inside the terminal airside, past security. No further details about its exact location, size, or facilities are currently confirmed in public sources. Given that this is a relatively small regional airport compared to major Indian hubs, there is likely just one such room rather than multiple zones. Follow signs for "Smoking Room" (धूम्पान कक्ष) once you are past security.
Vaping Rules
Vaping and e-cigarettes are completely banned in India under the Prohibition of Electronic Cigarettes Act (PECA), 2019. This applies at all Indian airports including IXC. Do not bring a vape device into the airport: it will be confiscated, and you may face a fine or other penalties. This is a national law, not just an airport rule.
Lighters
Lighters and matchboxes are not permitted in hand luggage on flights departing from Indian airports. The smoking rooms at Indian airports typically provide built-in electric lighters, so you should be able to light up without bringing your own.
Bottom Line
IXC is a small airport with limited but confirmed smoking provision: outdoor zones before security and at least one room after security. Smoke before you go through if you want certainty; the airside room exists but details are thin.
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