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ShareSmoking at Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW)
Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) is the largest and busiest airport in Poland, serving as a major hub for LOT Polish Airlines. Located in the Włochy district of Warsaw, approximately 10 kilometers southwest of the city center, it handles nearly 40% of the country's air passenger traffic. Originally known as Warsaw-Okęcie Airport, it was renamed in 2001 to honor the famous Polish composer Frédéric Chopin. The airport features a single passenger terminal, Terminal A, which combines the former Terminal 1 and Terminal 2. With modernized facilities, WAW accommodates millions of passengers annually, offering connections to major international destinations such as London, Paris, Frankfurt, and Amsterdam. It also has a railway link connecting travelers to Warsaw’s city center, making transportation convenient.
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Before and After Security Smoking
Smoking is only permitted in designated areas outside the terminals.
After Security Smoking
2025, May update from DD.: Update for Warsaw Chopin Airport "The "hidden" smoking area across from gate 43 , it opens from the little store with drinks and books" - now its closed. Probably will be shop there.
Update from Dmytro, May 2023: There is smoking area near gate 1N (for non schengen)
Update from Majoros, March 2023: The "hidden" smoking area across from gate 43 is still there, it opens from the little store with drinks and books.
Update from Frank, August 2022: Additional to 32/33 there is a big, quite hidden smoking are opposite 43
Update from David, May 2022: Two smoking booths near gate 32/33 are still open. There is also a separate IQOS lounge at the same location, which is more spacious and has sofas. Photo below:
Update from Therese, January 2022: Smoking room in the Schengen area is located by gate 33.
Update and photo from Alex, July 2021:
Smoking room near gate 22N still present
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Update from Adam, Aug 2019: Smoking lounge
under gates 7N/8N has now moved between gates 22N and 23N
There is a smoking area in the Schengen and Non-Schengen. Both can accommodate 14 people.
There is also a smaller smoking area (7 people) in the VIP terminal.
Executive Lounges are a non-smoking.
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