Shiraz, IranSmoking policy at Shiraz, Shiraz International Airport (SYZ)
Warnings & Caveats
Smoking is only permitted in designated areas. Smoking elsewhere in the terminal is prohibited under Iranian airport regulations. Vaping rules are not explicitly stated; treat vaping the same as smoking and only use designated areas.
Shiraz International Airport (SYZ), officially named Shahid Dastgheib International Airport, does permit smoking, but your options are fairly limited and vary depending on whether you are landside or airside. The most comfortable smoking opportunity is before security, in the designated outdoor areas outside the terminal buildings. Once you are past security in the domestic terminal, there is one enclosed smoking room, though it comes with a significant caveat about ventilation.
Before Security
Before you go through security, smoking is allowed in designated outdoor areas located outside the main terminal buildings. These spots are accessible to anyone, including people dropping off or picking up passengers. Look for signage pointing to these zones, as smoking is not permitted in the general indoor public spaces of the terminal. These outdoor areas are your best bet for a comfortable smoke before your flight.
After Security
For travelers who have already cleared security, the only known airside option is in the domestic terminal:
A small, enclosed smoking room located after security control in the domestic terminal. Traveler reports consistently describe it as poorly ventilated, so expect a smoky, stuffy environment. On the upside, it is reportedly easy to find because the domestic terminal does not have a large number of facilities, making the room relatively prominent.
There is no confirmed airside smoking area reported for the international terminal. If you are flying internationally, plan to smoke before you enter the secure zone.
Vaping Rules
No specific vaping policy has been published or reported for SYZ. The safest assumption is that vaping follows the same rules as cigarette smoking and should only be done in the designated smoking areas. Do not vape in the general terminal spaces.
Transit and Layovers
If you have a layover and need to smoke, your options depend on which terminal you are in. Domestic transit passengers can use the airside smoking room described above. International transit passengers should check with airport staff on arrival, as no confirmed airside facility for the international side has been reported.
Bottom Line
Smoke outside before you go through security if you want fresh air and a decent environment. The only airside option is a small, poorly ventilated room in the domestic terminal, so set your expectations accordingly.
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