Smoking at Tashkent International Airport (TAS)  

Airport Rating

5

Before and After Security Smoking

Smoking is only permitted in designated areas outside the terminals.

Your lighter will be confiscated at security so bring some matches.

After Security Smoking

2025, November update from Jordan: Update for Tashkent Intl. Smoking area still there. After security, Ignore signs smoking area signs towards gate B2. Go towards gate B12 down the stairs and to the left. 03:19 Another tip. Your lighter will be confiscated at security so bring some matches.

2025, May update from Mathias : Can confirm that the smoking area in Taschkent (TAS) still exists in the airside. Pic attached, the small white door on the right. 

TAS smoking

Update from Rene F. on the 30th Aug 2019: The airside smoking area is called "Smoking Place". Large yellow sign. 30 meters to the right after the security checkpoint.

Further Information

Official Website

Tashkent International Airport, officially named Islam Karimov Tashkent International Airport, is the largest and busiest airport in Uzbekistan, serving as the main gateway to the capital city.

Located in Tashkent, the airport is a major hub for Uzbekistan Airways and several regional carriers, handling over 8.7 million passengers in 2024. It features two main runways—one concrete and one asphalt—both capable of accommodating large international aircraft. The airport is divided into terminals: Terminal 2, renovated in 2018, is dedicated to international flights, while Terminal 3, opened in 2011, handles domestic services. With modern facilities, shopping, dining, and transit accommodations, Tashkent International Airport plays a crucial role in connecting Central Asia to Europe, the Middle East, and Asia, making it not only a transportation hub but also a symbol of Uzbekistan’s growing global connectivity