Looking for a place to smoke at Canberra Airport? CBR is a single domestic terminal with outdoor-only smoking access, at least 10 metres from any entrance.
Smoking at Canberra Airport – CBR – 2026
Canberra Airport has a single terminal handling domestic flights only (no regular international services).
Designated Outdoor Areas:
Smoking is permitted only in designated outdoor areas at least 10 metres from any terminal entrance. The airport prohibits smoking on building balconies, in public walkways or seating areas, and anywhere smoke could enter the building through air intakes, doorways, or covered entrances.
The airport does not prominently advertise smoking area locations on its website. Look for on-site signage.
The ACT Smoke-Free Public Places Act 2003 bans smoking in all enclosed public places. Canberra Airport enforces a 10-metre rule from entrances. The fine for smoking in a non-smoking area is $800, rising to $3,200 if you ignore a direction to stop.
Smoking Areas at Canberra Airport
Canberra Airport has a single terminal handling domestic flights only (no regular international services).
Designated Outdoor Areas:
Smoking is permitted only in designated outdoor areas at least 10 metres from any terminal entrance. The airport prohibits smoking on building balconies, in public walkways or seating areas, and anywhere smoke could enter the building through air intakes, doorways, or covered entrances.
The airport does not prominently advertise smoking area locations on its website. Look for on-site signage.
Canberra Airport Smoking Policy
The ACT Smoke-Free Public Places Act 2003 bans smoking in all enclosed public places. Canberra Airport enforces a 10-metre rule from entrances. The fine for smoking in a non-smoking area is $800, rising to $3,200 if you ignore a direction to stop.
Tips for Smokers at Canberra Airport
- Outdoor designated areas only, at least 10 metres from any entrance
- ACT fines: $800 for smoking in a non-smoking area, $3,200 for ignoring a direction to stop
- Single domestic terminal — no international services
- Smoking area locations are not published online — follow on-site signs
- Vaping follows the same rules as smoking
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I smoke inside Canberra Airport (CBR)?
No. Smoking is banned inside Canberra Airport under ACT law. There are no indoor smoking rooms. All smoking is restricted to designated outdoor areas at least 10 metres from any entrance.
Where are the smoking areas at Canberra Airport?
Designated outdoor smoking areas are located outside the terminal, at least 10 metres from any entrance. The airport does not publish specific maps — look for on-site signage.
Is there a smoking area after security at Canberra Airport (CBR)?
No. Canberra Airport has no airside smoking areas. Once past security, you cannot smoke until you exit the terminal.
Can I vape at Canberra Airport (CBR)?
Vaping follows the same rules as smoking at Canberra Airport. Use the outdoor designated areas only. The ACT fine for smoking or vaping in a non-smoking area is $800.