Introducing the locations of smoking areas at Hong Kong International Airport (HKG). For smoking areas with green buttons, Google Maps will open and you can set them as destinations. (Confirmed as of March 2024, currently being updated)
Smoking areas list (by facility)
At Hong Kong International Airport, the number of smoking areas within the airport has been significantly reduced since the Covid-19. And they are no longer displayed on information signs inside the terminal. Additionally, most smoking areas are now outdoors (without a roof).
| Facility | Gate | Mainly used airlines (there are exceptions) | Number of Smoking area |
| Non-restricted Area | 2 | ||
| Terminal 1(T1) | 1-71 | Cathey Pacific (CX) American Airlines (AA) United Airlines (UA) British Airways (BA) Qantas Airways (QF) |
1 |
| T1 Satellite Concourse | 13-21 | China Eastern Airlines(MU) | 1 |
| T1 Midfield Concourse | 209-219 | HK Express (UO) Hong Kong Airlines (HX) |
5 |
As shown in the diagram above, there is only one smoking area in Terminal 1, which is used by flag carriers such as Cathay Pacific.
There is only one smoking area at the North Satellite, which is used by many Chinese and Korean airlines. The situation is difficult for smokers.
For some reason, there are 5 smoking areas in the farthest “Midfield Concourse” used by Hong Kong Express, Hong Kong Airlines, etc. If you are a smoker, you may want to use Hong Kong Express or Hong Kong Airlines.
The location of the smoking area is introduced on the airport website, but it is very difficult to see on a smartphone.
Smoking Lounges, Airport Facilities & Services – Hong Kong International Airport
Non-restricted Area
5th floor (arrival lobby floor) Outdoor smoking area
The smoking area is located on the 5th floor (arrival lobby level), in the passageway connecting the bus terminal and the airport terminal.
6th floor Outdoor smoking area
The 6th floor is a corridor, so there is only a passageway, but there is a smoking area outside. It is near the bus stop (close to Hong Kong city).
Terminal 1: 7th floor (departure floor) Sky Garden Smoking Area
The only smoking area in Hong Kong International Airport Terminal 1 Main Terminal is the Sky Garden on the 7th floor (Level 7).
It’s on the same floor as the immigration inspection, so once you’ve cleared the immigration inspection, it’s a good idea to head over to the rooftop garden beyond the food court on the same floor.
The Sky Garden is an outdoor terrace decorated with metallic artwork including goldfish, birds, butterflies and leaves.
Please note that there is no smoking area at the end of the moving walkway in the long terminal.
There is no smoking area at the end of such a long hallway.
Smoking area near gate 25
As such, many smoking areas have been abolished post-COVID-19.
Gate 13-21 Satellite Concourse smoking area
There is one smoking area in the satellite concourse used by passengers at gates No. 13-21.
There is one at the very back (near gates 13 and 21). Unfortunately there are no photos.
Gate 209-219 Midfield Concourse smoking area
There are five smoking areas in the Midfield Concourse (MFC), where Gates No. 201 to 219 are located. Everything seems to be outdoors. (Confirmed in March 2024)
Departure floor (L6), next to the shuttle train escalator
Departure floor (L6), near gate 202
Departure floor (L6), near gate 218
Arrival floor (L5), near arrival gate 209
Arrival floor (L5), near arrival gate 212
To go to gates No. 201-219, you need to take the shuttle train (underground) to the last stop. It is located on the floor where you get off the shuttle train and go up the escalator towards the boarding gate. It is relatively close, 20-30m from the escalator exit.
Although it is outdoors, there is a smoking area with an open feel. It seems to be more of a resting place for pilots and ground staff than for general passengers.
*Smoking areas may be closed or relocated without notice, so we are not responsible for the accuracy of the information. If you notice any mistakes or changes, please let us know in the comments (you will be asked to enter your email address, but you can also enter a dummy email address).
