Zvartnots International Airport (EVN)

Zvartnots International Airport (EVN) is one of the more smoker-friendly airports in the Caucasus region. Smoking is permitted airside in at least two publicly accessible designated areas after security, so you do not need to pay for a lounge just to have a cigarette once you have cleared passport control.

Before Security

Landside, smoking is restricted to designated outdoor areas outside the terminal building. There are no indoor smoking rooms in the public landside zone. Head outside through the main entrance or arrivals exit to find these spots. The exact locations are not marked on published maps, so look for ashtrays near the terminal doors.

After Security

Once you are airside, you have two free-access smoking options confirmed by a traveler report from April 2022:

• Grand Tobacco smoking area near Gate 6: Located at the far left end of the terminal, this is a walk-in designated smoking zone branded by Grand Tobacco (the Armenian cigarette manufacturer). It is open to all passengers after security, with no entry fee. The space has standing ashtrays and bench seating, and large floor-to-ceiling windows overlook the apron. The entrance is clearly marked with a large illuminated "Grand Tobacco" sign and Ararat branding on the glass facade.

• Business Lounge smoking area: The Zvartnots Airport Business Lounge (also known as the Converse Bank Lounge or EVN Business Lounge) is located airside on the 3rd floor and includes a dedicated smoking area. The lounge is open 00:00-23:59 and accepts Priority Pass, Dragon Pass, Lounge Key, and business class passengers at no charge. Walk-in access costs 25,000 AMD if booked online or 30,000 AMD at the door. The lounge offers complimentary food, alcohol, Wi-Fi, and showers in addition to the smoking area.

Vaping

No specific vaping policy is mentioned in any available source for EVN. It is reasonable to assume vaping follows the same rules as smoking (designated areas only), but confirm with airport staff if in doubt.

Transit and Layovers

EVN has an airside transit area. If both your flights are on the same booking, you can stay airside without clearing immigration. The terminal is compact (under 15 minutes end to end), so reaching the Gate 6 smoking area from any part of the airside zone is straightforward.

Bottom Line

Smokers are well catered for at EVN: the free Grand Tobacco zone near Gate 6 is open to all passengers airside, and the Business Lounge offers a second option for those willing to pay or holding a lounge membership.