Smoking at Gautam Buddha International Airport (BWA)  

Bhairahawa Airport (BWA)

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Before Security Smoking

Smoking is only permitted in designated areas outside the terminals.

After Security Smoking

There is no information on smoking facilities inside the airport at present. Feedback would be appreciated.

For connecting flights you may need to leave the terminal and enter Nepal and smoke outside the terminal then going through Security again for your flight.

Further Information

Official Website

Gautam Buddha International Airport (IATA: BWA)—also known as Bhairahawa Airport—is Nepal’s second‑largest international gateway, located in Siddharthanagar, just a few kilometers from Lumbini, the birthplace of Gautama Buddha. The airport sits near sea level and serves as a key hub for travelers visiting this major UNESCO World Heritage Site. According to location data returned in search results, the airport is situated at GC49+X3, Siddharthanagar 32900 and is recognized as a full international airport with modernized facilities and a growing number of regional connections . Its recent expansion included a new international terminal and runway upgrades designed to accommodate larger aircraft, positioning BWA as an emerging aviation center for Nepal’s western region and an important gateway for Buddhist pilgrimage tourism.