Full List of Smoking Areas at Istanbul Airport
Istanbul Airport has 13+ dedicated smoking terraces. Here’s where you’ll find them:
Arrivals
Near the 8th Exit Gate
Departures
Next to Check-in Area A
Next to Check-in Area S
Domestic Terminal
Food Court Area Entrance
Inside the Food Court Area
Near Flight Gate G11
Across Baggage Claim Belt 1
International Terminal
Next to A-B Area Gourmet Trilogy
Next to Flight Gate A11
Near Flight Gate B18
Flight Gate C1, Next to Napzone
Next to Flight Gate D16
Next to Flight Gate F13
Across Baggage Claim Belt 25
Transfer Zone
Next to Transfer Desks
Fresh Air Terraces
International – Across Flight Gate B1
International – Across Flight Gate F8
✅ Most are open-air terraces with seating.
Use the Istanbul Airport map or ask staff to confirm which ones are open when you travel.
Check the
Istanbul Airport website for all smoking areas including photos.
IGA Lounge
If you're after a bit of a break from the hectic airport you could opt for the IGA Lounge. As well as food, drink and alcohol you'll also find a smoking terrace at the IGA Lounge.
It's situated airside - after Passport Control, turn left. The lounge is located on the Mezzanine Floor on the right hand side. International flights only.
You can get access to the lounge with Priority Pass:
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