Smoking Areas at Incheon Airport: Regular Cigarettes vs. Electronic Cigarettes
Incheon Airport provides multiple smoking areas throughout Terminal 1, Terminal 2, and the concourse. However, for those who use electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes, vapes), it’s important to note that there are dedicated smoking rooms specifically for e-cigarette users.
Here’s a detailed guide on where you can find both general smoking rooms (for regular cigarettes and e-cigarettes) and e-cigarette-only smoking rooms at Incheon Airport.
1. General Smoking Rooms (For Both Regular Cigarettes & E-Cigarettes)
Most smoking rooms at Incheon Airport allow both traditional tobacco and electronic cigarettes. These rooms are distributed throughout the airport, making them easily accessible without prior planning.
Smoking Room Locations:
🔹 Terminal 1: Around 10 smoking rooms located near boarding gates and general areas.
🔹 Terminal 2: Around 11 smoking rooms located near boarding gates and general areas.
🔹 Concourse: Several smoking rooms are available after security and immigration.
➡ You can find these smoking rooms near most major gates, and they are clearly marked with signs. No need to search maps in advance—you will spot them easily as you move through the terminal.
2. Electronic Cigarette-Only Smoking Rooms
For vape and e-cigarette users who prefer to avoid traditional cigarette smoke, Incheon Airport offers dedicated e-cigarette-only smoking rooms in specific locations.
E-Cigarette-Only Smoking Room Locations:
✅ Terminal 1:
- 📍 Near Gate 30
✅ Terminal 2:
- 📍 Near Gates 231, 232, and 247
✅ Concourse:
- 📍 Between Gates 123 and 125
💡 Important: These smoking rooms are exclusively for e-cigarette users. Traditional cigarette smoking is NOT allowed in these rooms.
For convenience, general smoking rooms are also located nearby, so smokers using different types of tobacco can find a suitable space easily.
3. Finding a Smoking Room at Incheon Airport
🔎 The easiest way to find a smoking room:
- Smoking rooms are strategically placed near major gates, so they are easy to find as you walk through the terminal.
- If you want to check locations in advance, you can search for “smoking room” on the Incheon Airport official website, which provides an interactive map.
- Over 36 smoking rooms are available throughout the airport, so there is no need to worry about finding one.
📝 Tip: Opening the airport’s map can take some time, so using the locations listed above will help you find a smoking room more quickly.
4. Smoking Rooms at International Airports
Unlike Incheon Airport, some international airports do not provide smoking rooms inside the terminal.
For example, at Suvarnabhumi Airport in Bangkok, Thailand, smoking rooms are no longer available in most areas, except for the newly built concourse.
✅ Suvarnabhumi Airport Smoking Room:
- 📍 Between Gates S116 and S118 (Only for passengers departing to Korea)
If you are traveling internationally, it’s best to check in advance whether your destination airport has a smoking room.
Summary
✔ General smoking rooms allow both regular cigarettes and e-cigarettes and are widely available across the airport.
✔ E-cigarette-only smoking rooms are available at three specific locations (T1: Gate 30 / T2: Gates 231, 232, 247 / Concourse: Between Gates 123-125).
✔ Overseas airports may not have smoking rooms, so checking ahead is recommended.
