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Singapore Changi Airport (SIN)

4.5
Smoking Policy:Allowed

Smoking policy at Singapore, Singapore Changi Airport (SIN)

Singapore Changi Airport (SIN) maintains a traveler-friendly policy regarding smoking, offering numerous designated smoking areas both before and after security across all its operational terminals. This is a significant convenience for smokers transiting through or departing from one of the world's busiest and most acclaimed airports. While smoking is generally prohibited within the main terminal buildings, the airport provides a comprehensive network of outdoor decks, garden terraces, and enclosed smoking rooms to accommodate passengers. Before passing through security, travelers can find smoking zones at the departure level (outside) at either end of Terminals 2 and 3, typically near the curbside. The former Budget Terminal also had designated smoking zones at the Departure/Arrival Curbside, indicating a consistent approach to pre-security smoking access. This allows passengers to have a final cigarette before entering the transit areas. Once past security, the options expand considerably. Terminal 1 features several smoking areas, including one between gates D35-D36 and another near the Archipelago Bar, as well as the Cactus Garden on Level 3 and an Outdoor Deck on Level 2. Terminal 2 boasts popular spots like the outdoor smoking area next to Harry's Bar (which is often praised for its green surroundings), the Sunflower Garden on Level 3, and other designated zones near gates and lounges. Terminal 3 similarly offers multiple outdoor garden terraces and smoking areas near gates like B10 and A21, and adjacent to lounges such as the Tiger Signature Lounge and Silver Kris Lounge. Terminal 4, despite being a newer addition, also provides ample facilities, with at least four identified smoking areas on Level 2, including locations near gates G4, G16, and G12, and another upstairs near the BLOSSOM - SATS & Plaza Premium Lounge. Travelers should be aware that Changi Airport is vast, and while smoking areas are plentiful, they may not always be immediately obvious or close to your specific gate. It is advisable to allocate sufficient time to locate these areas and return to your gate, especially during peak travel periods. Look for clear signage indicating "Smoking Area" or "Kawasan Merokok." Recent updates, such as those from July 2023 for T1 and April 2024 for T2, suggest that the airport regularly maintains and potentially updates its smoking facilities. Vaping policy is not explicitly mentioned in the provided content, so it's best to assume it falls under the general smoking regulations or inquire locally. Singapore has strict anti-smoking laws in public places, so adherence to designated areas is crucial to avoid penalties.

Before Security

Yes

Smoking is permitted before security checkpoints

After Security

Yes

Smoking is permitted after passing through security

Vaping

Unknown

Vaping policy at this airport is unconfirmed

Smoking areas at Singapore, Singapore Changi Airport (SIN)

Arrivals Departure Level (Outside)

High

T2 & T3

Outdoor AreaPublic Area

Designated smoking zones located upstairs at the departure level, outside the terminal building, at either end of Terminals 2 and 3.

Directions

Upstairs at departure level (outside) at either end of T2 and T3.

Smoking Area between Gates D35-D36

High

T1 · D35-D36

Designated ZoneAfter Security

A smoking area located in the Departure Transit Lounge, between gates D35 and D36. No shops or bars immediately around it.

Directions

Departure Transit Lounge, between gates D35-D36.

Smoking Area near Archipelago Bar

High

T1

Designated ZoneAfter Security

A smoking area situated near the Archipelago Bar, towards the centre-left of Terminal 1's transit area.

Directions

Departure Transit Lounge, next to Archipelago Bar, centre left of the terminal.

Cactus Garden

High

T1 · West

Outdoor AreaAfter Security

An outdoor smoking area located within the Cactus Garden on Level 3 of the Departure Transit Lounge West.

Directions

Departure Transit Lounge West, Level 3, Cactus Garden.

Smoking Area near Gate D36

High

T1 · East · D36

Designated ZoneAfter Security

A smoking area located in the Departure Transit Lounge East, Level 2, near Gate D36.

Directions

Departure Transit Lounge East, Level 2, near Gate D36.

Outdoor Deck

High

T1 · West

Outdoor AreaAfter Security

An outdoor smoking deck located on Level 2 of the Departure Transit Lounge West.

Directions

Departure Transit Lounge West, Level 2, Outdoor Deck.

Smoking Area near Gate C16

High

T1 · East · C16

Designated ZoneAfter Security

A smoking area located in the Departure Transit Lounge East, Level 2, near Gate C16.

Directions

Departure Transit Lounge East, Level 2, near Gate C16.

Smoking Area opposite Gate 5

High

T2 · 5

Designated ZoneAfter Security

A smoking area located in Terminal 2, opposite Gate 5.

Directions

Departure Transit Lounge, opposite Gate 5.

Outdoor Smoking Area next to Harry’s Bar

High

T2 · North

Outdoor AreaAfter Security

An outdoor smoking area with trees and greenery, located on Level 2 of the Departure Transit Lounge North, next to Harry’s Bar and opposite the Children’s Play Area.

Directions

Departure Transit Lounge North, Level 2, next to Harry’s Bar and opposite Children’s Play Area.

Sanctuary Lounge Smoking Area

High

T2 · North Finger Pier

Smoking RoomLounge Only

A smoking area accessible within the Sanctuary Lounge, located at Departure Transit North Finger Pier, Level 2.

Directions

Sanctuary Lounge at Departure Transit North Finger Pier, Level 2.

Smoking Area behind Sunglass Hut

High

T2 · South

Designated ZoneAfter Security

A smoking area located on Level 2 of the Departure Transit Lounge South, behind Sunglass Hut.

Directions

Departure Transit Lounge South, Level 2, behind Sunglass Hut.

Sunflower Garden

High

T2 · South

Outdoor AreaAfter Security

An outdoor smoking area located within the Sunflower Garden on Level 3 of the Departure Transit Lounge South.

Directions

Departure Transit Lounge South, Level 3, Sunflower Garden.

Pavilion Lounge Smoking Area

High

T2 · South Finger Pier

Smoking RoomLounge Only

A smoking area accessible within the Pavilion Lounge, located at Departure Transit South Finger Pier, Level 2.

Directions

Pavilion Lounge at Departure Transit South Finger Pier, Level 2.

Smoking Area next to Harry's Bar (T3)

High

T3 · North

Outdoor AreaAfter Security

An outdoor smoking area located on Level 2 of the Departure Transit Lounge North, next to Harry's Bar.

Directions

Departure Transit Lounge North, Level 2, next to Harry's Bar.

Smoking Area next to Tiger Signature Lounge

High

T3 · South

Designated ZoneAfter Security

A smoking area located on Level 2 of the Departure Transit Lounge South, next to the Tiger Signature Lounge.

Directions

Departure Transit Lounge South, Level 2, next to Tiger Signature Lounge.

Outdoor Garden Terrace

High

T3 · South

Outdoor AreaAfter Security

An outdoor garden terrace designated for smoking, located on Level 2 of the Departure Transit Lounge South.

Directions

Departure Transit Lounge South, Level 2, Outdoor Garden Terrace.

Outdoor Smoking Area opposite Gate B10

High

T3 · B10

Outdoor AreaAfter Security

An outdoor smoking area located on Level 2 of the Departure Transit Lounge, opposite gate B10.

Directions

Departure Transit Lounge, Level 2, Outdoor Smoking Area, opposite gate B10.

Outdoor Smoking Area next to Gate A21

High

T3 · A21

Outdoor AreaAfter Security

An outdoor smoking area located on Level 2 of the Departure Transit Lounge, next to gate A21.

Directions

Departure Transit Lounge, Level 2, Outdoor Smoking Area, next to gate A21.

Outdoor Smoking Area next to Silver Kris Lounge

High

T3

Outdoor AreaAfter Security

An outdoor smoking area located on Level 3 of the Departure Transit Lounge, next to the Silver Kris Lounge.

Directions

Departure Transit Lounge, Level 3, Outdoor Smoking Area, next to Silver Kris Lounge.

Smoking Area near Gate G4

High

T4 · North · G4

Designated ZoneAfter Security

A smoking area located on Level 2 of the Departure Transit Hall North, near Gate G4.

Directions

Level 2, Departure Transit Hall North near Gate G4.

Smoking Area near Gate G16

High

T4 · North Pier · G16

Designated ZoneAfter Security

A smoking area located on Level 2 of the Departure Transit Hall North Pier, near Gate 16.

Directions

Level 2, Departure Transit Hall North Pier near Gate 16.

Smoking Area opposite Gate G12

High

T4 · North · G12

Designated ZoneAfter Security

A smoking area located on Level 2 of the Departure Transit Hall North, opposite of Gate G12.

Directions

Level 2, Departure Transit Hall North opposite of Gate G12.

Smoking Area near BLOSSOM - SATS & Plaza Premium Lounge

High

T4 · North

Designated ZoneAfter Security

A smoking area located upstairs on Level 2 of the Departure Transit Hall North, near the BLOSSOM - SATS & Plaza Premium Lounge.

Directions

Level 2, Departure Transit Hall North. Upstairs near BLOSSOM - SATS & Plaza Premium Lounge.

Outdoor Smoking Terrace (Budget Terminal)

Medium

Budget Terminal

Outdoor AreaAfter Security

An outdoor smoking terrace located in the Departure Lounge of the former Budget Terminal.

Directions

Departure Lounge, Outdoor Smoking Terrace.

Departure/Arrival Curbside Smoking Zones (Budget Terminal)

Medium

Budget Terminal

Designated ZonePublic Area

Designated smoking zones located at the curbside for both departures and arrivals at the former Budget Terminal.

Directions

Departure/Arrival Curbside, Smoking Zones.

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Airport: Singapore Changi Airport

Official Website

www.changiairport.com/

Last verified

April 9, 2026

Confidence level

High

Recently verified from official sources

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