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ShareSmoking at Cairo International Airport (CAI)
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Before Security Smoking
Smoking is only permitted in designated areas outside the terminals
After Security Smoking
Terminal 1
Update from Lukas, Nov 2023: found a Smoking room at Terminal 1 Departure Hall 2 at Cairo International Airport. It is Right Next to the only Cafe at the Departure Hall.
The room is really fancy with nice Stone floor. A display for flight Status and a Sauna-like sitting possibility. 8/10.
A Smoking facility is also available in terminal 1. No details at present.
Terminal 2
Update from Francesco, February 2022: I found a smoker room on the 2th floor near food corner area
A Smoking facility is also available in terminal 2. No details at present.
Terminal 3
2026, May update from RLA.: Cairo terminal 3 near G23 gate, smoking area open very good i took the air cairo to shalm el shake (domestic)
2024, July update from George: Lounge is available at gate G5
Update from Maximinimus, September 2022: Found a large smoking room next to Gate G28. Very spacious and clean. Did not even smell like smoke when I was there, which is a first for me. Allround great experience!
Update from Mrs. Pedersen, June 2020: BELL'S Restaurant & Cafe is
open and smoking is permitted in the café if you buy something.
Large latte is 75 EGP.
Its located right before all the F gates. Free smoking lounges are
closed and locked.
Update from Igor, Feb 2020: I found a smoking room next to gate F 2, you need to take an elevator to go to 2nd floor
Smoking is allowed in several places on the third flour of terminal 3.
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Further Information
Cairo International Airport (IATA: CAI) is Egypt’s largest and busiest air hub, serving Greater Cairo from its location in Heliopolis, about 15 km northeast of the city center. Opened in 1963, it has grown into one of Africa’s most significant aviation gateways, operating three major terminals and handling nearly 28–31 million passengers annually in recent years. The airport functions as the primary hub for EgyptAir, Nile Air, and Air Cairo, and hosts a wide range of international carriers connecting Cairo to Europe, Africa, Asia, and North America. Its extensive runway system—three long asphalt runways up to 4,000 meters—supports heavy long‑haul traffic, while ongoing expansions and modernization projects aim to elevate its global ranking and enhance passenger experience.