Looking for a place to smoke at Adelaide Airport? ADL has designated outdoor smoking areas, but South Australia’s strict 10-metre entrance rule — the toughest in the country — means you need to walk further from the building than at other Australian airports.
Smoking at Adelaide Airport – ADL – 2026
Adelaide has a single integrated terminal handling both domestic and international flights.
Designated Outdoor Areas:
There are no indoor smoking rooms or airside smoking facilities. International connecting passengers must exit through customs and immigration, smoke outside, and then re-clear security.
Since 1 March 2024, South Australian law bans smoking and vaping within 10 metres of non-residential building entrances. This is the strictest distance requirement of any Australian state. Adelaide Airport’s designated areas comply with this regulation.
Smoking Areas at Adelaide Airport
Adelaide has a single integrated terminal handling both domestic and international flights.
Designated Outdoor Areas:
- Level 2 (Departures): Smoking areas at both ends of the terminal
- Ground Level: Smoking area at the southern end of the terminal
There are no indoor smoking rooms or airside smoking facilities. International connecting passengers must exit through customs and immigration, smoke outside, and then re-clear security.
Adelaide Airport Smoking Policy
Since 1 March 2024, South Australian law bans smoking and vaping within 10 metres of non-residential building entrances. This is the strictest distance requirement of any Australian state. Adelaide Airport’s designated areas comply with this regulation.
Tips for Smokers at Adelaide Airport
- Level 2 (departures) at both ends of the terminal, plus ground level at the southern end
- SA law requires you to be 10 metres from any building entrance — the strictest in Australia
- No airside or transit smoking access
- The 10-metre rule took effect in March 2024, tightening previous regulations
- Vaping follows the same rules as smoking
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I smoke inside Adelaide Airport (ADL)?
No. There are no indoor smoking rooms at Adelaide Airport. All smoking is restricted to designated outdoor areas on Level 2 and the ground level.
Where are the smoking areas at Adelaide Airport?
Designated outdoor smoking areas are on Level 2 (departures) at both ends of the terminal and on the ground level at the southern end of the terminal.
Is there a smoking area after security at Adelaide Airport (ADL)?
No. There are no airside smoking areas. Once you pass security, you cannot smoke until you exit the terminal. International connecting passengers must clear customs, smoke outside, and re-clear security.
Can I vape at Adelaide Airport (ADL)?
Vaping is subject to the same rules as smoking under South Australia’s March 2024 law. You must use the outdoor designated areas, at least 10 metres from any entrance.