Smoking at Hambantota, Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport (HRI)

Airport Rating

5

Before Security Smoking

Smoking is only permitted in designated areas outside the terminals.

After Security Smoking

2025, March update from Dangira: There is a smoking lounge, near duty free shop, and huge terrace where you can smoke near gate 1.

Update from Tom, Dec 2021: Smoking lounge in duty free shop is now closed, allegedly as per ministry of health directions

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

Further Information

Official Website