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Smoking Policy: LimitedVerified October 5, 2026

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28 Smoking areas at Singapore, Singapore Changi Airport (SIN)

Before security
4
After security
21
In lounges
3

Connecting flight? You can smoke without leaving security.

c16 gate map
T1 · East · C16

Smoking Area near Gate C16

Designated ZoneAfter Security

A designated smoking zone in the Departure Transit Hall East on Level 2, near Gate C16. Op...

d36 smoking area map
T1 · East · D35-D36

Smoking Area between Gates D35 and D36

Designated ZoneAfter Security

A designated smoking area on Level 2 of the Departure Transit Hall East, situated between...

Cactus Garden Smoking Area
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T1 · West

Cactus Garden Smoking Area

Outdoor AreaAfter Security

An outdoor smoking terrace set within the Cactus Garden on Level 3 of the Departure Transi...

smoking area near archipelago map
T1

Smoking Area near Archipelago Bar

Designated ZoneAfter Security

A smoking area located near the Archipelago Bar, towards the centre-left of Terminal 1's t...

Departure Transit Hall Central (near Snooze Lounge)
T1

Smoking Area near Snooze Lounge

Smoking RoomAfter Security

A smoking area on Level 3 of the Departure Transit Hall Central, near the Snooze Lounge re...

sunglasses hut smoking area
T2 · South

Smoking Area behind Sunglass Hut

Designated ZoneAfter Security

A designated smoking zone on Level 2 of the Departure Transit Hall South in Terminal 2, lo...

sunflower garden smoking area map
T2 · South

Sunflower Garden Smoking Area

Outdoor AreaAfter Security

One of Changi's most pleasant airside smoking spots, the Sunflower Garden is an outdoor ga...

gate f33 pavillion smoking area map
T2 · South Finger Pier · F33

Pavilion Lounge Smoking Area

Smoking LoungeLounge Only

A smoking area inside the Pavilion Lounge at the Departure Transit South Finger Pier on Le...

gate 5 smoking area map
T2 · Gate 5

Smoking Area opposite Gate 5

Designated ZoneAfter Security

A designated smoking area in Terminal 2 located opposite Gate 5, confirmed by a traveler r...

SIN smoking
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T3 · North · B10

Outdoor Smoking Area opposite Gate B10

Outdoor AreaAfter Security

An outdoor smoking area on Level 2 of the Departure Transit Hall North in Terminal 3, loca...

a21 smoking arera map
T3 · South · A21

Outdoor Smoking Area next to Gate A21

Outdoor AreaAfter Security

An outdoor smoking area on Level 2 of the Departure Transit Hall South in Terminal 3, loca...

t3 harrys bar smoking area
T3 · South

Outdoor Smoking Area next to Harry's Bar

Outdoor AreaAfter Security

A popular outdoor smoking area on Level 2 of the Departure Transit Hall South in Terminal...

g12 smoking area map
T4 · North · G4

Smoking Area near Gate G4

Designated ZoneAfter Security

A designated smoking area on Level 2 of the Departure Transit Hall North in Terminal 4, ne...

Smoking Area opposite Gate G12
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T4 · North · G12

Smoking Area opposite Gate G12

Designated ZoneAfter Security

A designated smoking area on Level 2 of the Departure Transit Hall North in Terminal 4, op...

Smoking Area near BLOSSOM - SATS and Plaza Premium Lounge
T4 · North

Smoking Area near BLOSSOM - SATS and Plaza Premium Lounge

Designated ZoneAfter Security

A designated smoking area on Level 2 of the Departure Transit Hall North in Terminal 4, lo...

Smoking Area near Gate G16
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T4 · North Pier · G16

Smoking Area near Gate G16

Designated ZoneAfter Security

A designated smoking area on Level 2 of the Departure Transit Hall North Pier in Terminal...

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T1 · West

Outdoor Deck near Quick Bites Area

Outdoor AreaAfter Security

An outdoor smoking deck on Level 2 of the Departure Transit Hall West, near the Quick Bite...

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T1

Terminal 1 Kerbside Smoking Areas

Designated ZonePublic Area

Designated outdoor smoking areas at the kerbside of Terminal 1, before security: Level 1 A...

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T2 · Departure Transit Hall · Le...

Ambassador Transit Lounge Smoking Area, Terminal 2

Smoking LoungeLounge Only

An outdoor smoking area inside the Ambassador Transit Lounge in Terminal 2, on Level 3 of...

Book lounge access
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T2 · North Finger Pier

Sanctuary Lounge Smoking Area

Smoking LoungeLounge Only

A smoking area accessible within the Sanctuary Lounge at the Departure Transit North Finge...

Book lounge access
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T2

Smoking Area next to Children's Play Area

Designated ZoneAfter Security

A designated smoking area on Level 2 of the Departure Transit Hall North in Terminal 2, ne...

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T2

Terminal 2 Kerbside Smoking Areas

Designated ZonePublic Area

Designated outdoor smoking areas at the kerbside of Terminal 2, before security: Level 1 A...

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T3 · North

Indoor Smoking Area opposite Butterfly Garden

Smoking RoomAfter Security

An enclosed indoor smoking area on Level 2 of the Departure Transit Hall North in Terminal...

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T3 · South

Indoor Smoking Area opposite Koi Pond

Smoking RoomAfter Security

An enclosed indoor smoking area on Level 2 of the Departure Transit Hall South in Terminal...

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T3

Terminal 3 Kerbside Smoking Areas

Designated ZonePublic Area

Designated outdoor smoking areas at the kerbside of Terminal 3, before security: Level 1 A...

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T4 · North

Smoking Area near Heritage

Designated ZoneAfter Security

A designated smoking area on Level 2 of the Departure Transit Hall North in Terminal 4, ne...

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T4 · North

Smoking Area near Lift Lobby 10/11

Designated ZoneAfter Security

A designated smoking area on Level 2M of the Departure Transit Hall North in Terminal 4, n...

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T4

Terminal 4 Kerbside Smoking Areas

Designated ZonePublic Area

Designated outdoor smoking areas at the kerbside of Terminal 4, before security: Level 1 A...

By terminal: T1 7 · T2 8 · T4 7 · T3 6

Smoking policy at Singapore, Singapore Changi Airport (SIN)

Warnings & Caveats

Vaping (e-cigarettes, vaporisers) is ILLEGAL throughout Singapore, including inside airport smoking areas. Possession or use can result in fines or prosecution. Smoking is only permitted in designated areas. Smoking elsewhere in the airport is prohibited. Once you clear immigration and exit the secure zone, you must repeat the full immigration and security process to re-enter. Allow sufficient time.

Changi is one of the more smoker-friendly major airports in Asia, with designated smoking areas in all four terminals, both before and after security. That said, the airport is enormous, so you need to plan ahead: the nearest smoking area may be a 10-15 minute walk from your gate, and once you clear immigration you cannot easily step outside and re-enter.

Before Security

Landside smoking is done at outdoor kerbside zones at the arrivals and departures levels of each terminal. All are open daily with no time restrictions.

  • T1: Arrival Kerbside East (Level 1, near Coach Stand), Departure Kerbside East (Level 2, near Door 5), Departure Kerbside West (Level 2, near Door 1)

  • T2: Arrival Kerbside South (Level 1), Arrival Kerbside North (Level 1), Departure Kerbside North (Level 2)

  • T3: Arrival Kerbside North (Level 1), Arrival Kerbside South (Level 1, near Coach Stand), Departure Kerbside North (Level 2, near Door 8), Departure Kerbside North (Level 2, near Door 1)

  • T4: Arrival Kerbside North (Level 1, near Coach Stand), Arrival Kerbside South (Level 1, near Door 4), Departure Kerbside South (Level 2, near Door 6)

These are all open-air spots right outside the terminal doors, easy to find.

After Security

Airside smoking areas exist in all four terminals and are open 24 hours. They include a mix of enclosed indoor rooms, outdoor decks, and garden-style terraces.

Terminal 1 has five airside spots:

  • Near Gate C16 (Level 2, Departure Transit Hall East)

  • Between Gates D35-D36 (Level 2, Departure Transit Hall East)

  • Outdoor Deck (Level 2, Departure Transit Hall West)

  • Cactus Garden (Level 3, Departure Transit Hall West) - a proper outdoor garden terrace

  • Near Snooze Lounge (Level 3, Departure Transit Hall Central)

Terminal 2 has five airside spots:

  • Sunflower Garden (Level 3, Departure Transit Hall South) - a popular outdoor garden area

  • Behind Sunglass Hut (Level 2, Departure Transit Hall South)

  • Near GST Refund Counters (Level 2, Departure Transit Hall South)

  • Pavilion Lounge at South Finger Pier (Level 2, near Gate F33) - access requires entry to the Pavilion Lounge

  • Sanctuary Lounge at North Finger Pier (Level 2) - access requires entry to the Sanctuary Lounge

  • Near Children's Play Area (Level 2, Departure Transit Hall North)

Terminal 3 has five airside spots:

  • Indoor Smoking Area opposite Butterfly Garden (Level 2, Departure Transit Hall North)

  • Indoor Smoking Area next to Harry's Bar (Level 2, Departure Transit Hall South)

  • Outdoor Smoking Area next to Gate A21 (Level 2)

  • Outdoor Smoking Area opposite Gate B10 (Level 2)

  • Indoor Smoking Area opposite Koi Pond (Level 2, Departure Transit Hall South)

Terminal 4 has four airside spots:

  • Near Gate G4 (Level 2, Departure Transit Hall North)

  • Near Heritage (Level 2, Departure Transit Hall North)

  • Near Gate G16 (Level 2, Departure Transit Hall North Pier)

  • Near Lift Lobby 10/11 (Level 2M, Departure Transit Hall North)

  • Near BLOSSOM - SATS and Plaza Premium Lounge (Level 2, upstairs)

Lounge Smoking Areas

Two T2 smoking spots are inside paid lounges. The Pavilion Lounge (South Finger Pier, near Gate F33) and Sanctuary Lounge (North Finger Pier) both have smoking areas accessible only to lounge guests. Walk-in access pricing varies; check directly with each lounge. Priority Pass and similar memberships may grant entry.

Vaping Rules

Vaping is completely illegal in Singapore. It is illegal to buy, use, or possess e-cigarettes and vaporisers anywhere in the country, including inside designated airport smoking areas. Do not vape at Changi under any circumstances.

Transit and Layovers

If you are transiting through Changi without clearing immigration, you can still access the airside smoking areas in your terminal. Do not exit the secure zone unless you have enough time to clear immigration and security again before your flight.

T4 is a separate building from the T1-T2-T3 complex. Do not plan to walk between terminals to reach a smoking area.

Bottom Line

Changi is genuinely smoker-friendly with free, 24-hour designated areas in every terminal both before and after security. Just check where the nearest spot is relative to your gate before you wander off, because the terminals are large.

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Smoking by terminal at Singapore Changi Airport

TerminalBefore securityAfter securityIn lounges
T116None
T2143
T315None
T416None

T1 smoking areas

  • Smoking Area near Gate C16 · After Security · Designated Zone · C16

    After clearing security in Terminal 1, head to the Departure Transit Hall East on Level 2 and follow signs toward Gate C16. The smoking area is signposted near the gate.

  • Smoking Area between Gates D35 and D36 · After Security · Designated Zone · D35-D36

    From the main T1 transit hall, walk toward the D-gates on the east side. The smoking area is between Gates D35 and D36 on Level 2.

  • Cactus Garden Smoking Area · After Security · Outdoor Area · West

    In Terminal 1, take the escalator or lift to Level 3 in the Departure Transit Hall West. Follow signs to the Cactus Garden; the smoking area is within the garden.

  • Smoking Area near Archipelago Bar · After Security · Designated Zone

    In Terminal 1's main transit hall, locate the Archipelago Bar toward the centre-left of the terminal. The smoking area is adjacent to it.

  • Smoking Area near Snooze Lounge · After Security · Smoking Room

    In Terminal 1, go to Level 3 of the Departure Transit Hall Central and look for the Snooze Lounge. The smoking area is adjacent.

  • Outdoor Deck near Quick Bites Area · After Security · Outdoor Area · West

    In Terminal 1 Departure Transit Hall West on Level 2, head toward the Quick Bites area. The outdoor deck smoking area is signposted nearby.

  • Terminal 1 Kerbside Smoking Areas · Public Area · Designated Zone

    Arrivals: Level 1, east side, near the Coach Stand. Departures: Level 2 kerbside, near Door 5 on the east side or Door 1 on the west side. Smoke only in the marked areas.

T2 smoking areas

  • Smoking Area behind Sunglass Hut · After Security · Designated Zone · South

    In Terminal 2 Departure Transit Hall South on Level 2, find the Sunglass Hut store. The smoking area is directly behind it.

  • Sunflower Garden Smoking Area · After Security · Outdoor Area · South

    In Terminal 2, take the escalator to Level 3 in the Departure Transit Hall South. Follow signs to the Sunflower Garden; the smoking area is within the garden.

  • Pavilion Lounge Smoking Area · Lounge Only · Smoking Lounge · F33

    In Terminal 2, head to the South Finger Pier on Level 2 toward Gate F33. The Pavilion Lounge entrance is on the pier; the smoking area is inside the lounge.

  • Smoking Area opposite Gate 5 · After Security · Designated Zone · Gate 5

    In Terminal 2's transit hall, walk toward Gate 5. The smoking area is directly opposite the gate.

  • Ambassador Transit Lounge Smoking Area, Terminal 2 · Lounge Only · Smoking Lounge · Level 3, beside Sunflower Garden

  • Sanctuary Lounge Smoking Area · Lounge Only · Smoking Lounge · North Finger Pier

    In Terminal 2, head to the North Finger Pier on Level 2. The Sanctuary Lounge is on the pier; the smoking area is inside.

  • Smoking Area next to Children's Play Area · After Security · Designated Zone

    In Terminal 2 Departure Transit Hall North on Level 2, find the Children's Play Area. The smoking area is next to it.

  • Terminal 2 Kerbside Smoking Areas · Public Area · Designated Zone

    Arrivals: Level 1 kerbside, south side near Lift Lobby 13/14 or north side near Lift Lobby 15/16. Departures: Level 2 kerbside, north side near Lift Lobby 15/16. Smoke only in the marked areas.

T3 smoking areas

  • Outdoor Smoking Area opposite Gate B10 · After Security · Outdoor Area · B10

    In Terminal 3 Departure Transit Hall North on Level 2, walk toward Gate B10. The outdoor smoking area is directly opposite the gate.

  • Outdoor Smoking Area next to Gate A21 · After Security · Outdoor Area · A21

    In Terminal 3 Departure Transit Hall South on Level 2, walk toward Gate A21. The outdoor smoking area is immediately adjacent to the gate.

  • Outdoor Smoking Area next to Harry's Bar · After Security · Outdoor Area · South

    In Terminal 3 Departure Transit Hall South on Level 2, locate Harry's Bar. The outdoor smoking area is directly next to it.

  • Indoor Smoking Area opposite Butterfly Garden · After Security · Smoking Room · North

    In Terminal 3 Departure Transit Hall North on Level 2, find the Butterfly Garden. The indoor smoking area is directly opposite.

  • Indoor Smoking Area opposite Koi Pond · After Security · Smoking Room · South

    In Terminal 3 Departure Transit Hall South on Level 2, locate the Koi Pond. The indoor smoking area is directly opposite.

  • Terminal 3 Kerbside Smoking Areas · Public Area · Designated Zone

    Arrivals: Level 1 kerbside, south side near the Coach Stand or north side near Lift Lobby PL12/13. Departures: Level 2 kerbside, north side near Door 8 or Door 1. Smoke only in the marked areas.

T4 smoking areas

  • Smoking Area near Gate G4 · After Security · Designated Zone · G4

    In Terminal 4 Departure Transit Hall North on Level 2, walk toward Gate G4. The smoking area is signposted nearby.

  • Smoking Area opposite Gate G12 · After Security · Designated Zone · G12

    In Terminal 4 Departure Transit Hall North on Level 2, look for the overhead signs pointing toward the smoking area opposite Gate G12.

  • Smoking Area near BLOSSOM - SATS and Plaza Premium Lounge · After Security · Designated Zone · North

    In Terminal 4 Departure Transit Hall North, go upstairs to Level 2 and locate the BLOSSOM - SATS and Plaza Premium Lounge. The smoking area is adjacent, marked by a blue illuminated sign.

  • Smoking Area near Gate G16 · After Security · Designated Zone · G16

    In Terminal 4, head to the North Pier on Level 2 and walk toward Gate G16. The smoking area is signposted near the gate.

  • Smoking Area near Heritage · After Security · Designated Zone · North

    In Terminal 4 Departure Transit Hall North on Level 2, head toward Heritage. The smoking area is near it.

  • Smoking Area near Lift Lobby 10/11 · After Security · Designated Zone · North

    In Terminal 4 Departure Transit Hall North, find Lift Lobby 10 or 11 on Level 2M. The smoking area is nearby.

  • Terminal 4 Kerbside Smoking Areas · Public Area · Designated Zone

    Arrivals: Level 1 kerbside, north side near the coach lounge or south side near Door 4. Departures: Level 2 kerbside, south side near Door 6. Smoke only in the marked areas.

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Last verified

October 5, 2026

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