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Gatwick Airport Smoking Area (2026): Before and After Security, by Terminal

Before security
Clearly marked designated zones outside both terminal buildingsSource: gatwickairport.com
After security
None, except the outdoor terrace of My Lounge at South Terminal (paid lounge)Source: gatwickairport.com
Policy
No smoking after security; no facilities for international-to-international connectionsSource: gatwickairport.com
Vaping
Same rules as smoking: designated outdoor areas onlySource: gatwickairport.com

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Where you can smoke at Gatwick: before security, after security, and by terminal, with hours where the airport publishes them. Sourced and dated.

Gatwick smoking areas before security

Before security
Clearly marked designated zones outside both terminal buildingsSource: gatwickairport.com

Can you smoke after security at Gatwick?

After security
None, except the outdoor terrace of My Lounge at South Terminal (paid lounge)Source: gatwickairport.com
Policy
No smoking after security; no facilities for international-to-international connectionsSource: gatwickairport.com
Vaping
Same rules as smoking: designated outdoor areas onlySource: gatwickairport.com

By terminal

TerminalAfter security
South TerminalMy Lounge outdoor terrace (paid lounge)Source: gatwickairport.com

Sources

  1. https://gatwickairport.com/faqs/at-the-airport-faqs.html — retrieved 3 September 2026