Looking for a place to smoke at Cairns Airport? CNS has designated outdoor smoking areas outside both its terminals, which are in separate buildings 200 metres apart.
Smoking at Cairns Airport – CNS – 2026
Cairns Airport has two terminals in separate buildings:
The terminals are approximately 200 metres apart, connected by a covered walkway.
Designated Outdoor Areas:
Outdoor smoking areas are located outside both terminals. The airport enforces a 10-metre rule from entrance doors, footpaths, seating areas, and public spaces. Look for signage directing you to the designated zones.
There are no confirmed airside smoking facilities at either terminal.
Queensland law bans smoking within 5 metres of non-residential building entrances. Cairns Airport enforces a stricter 10-metre buffer. Vaping follows the same rules.
Smoking Areas at Cairns Airport
Cairns Airport has two terminals in separate buildings:
| Terminal | Purpose | Gates |
|---|---|---|
| T1 | International | 6 jet bridges, 10 gates |
| T2 | Domestic | 5 jet bridges, 17 gates |
The terminals are approximately 200 metres apart, connected by a covered walkway.
Designated Outdoor Areas:
Outdoor smoking areas are located outside both terminals. The airport enforces a 10-metre rule from entrance doors, footpaths, seating areas, and public spaces. Look for signage directing you to the designated zones.
There are no confirmed airside smoking facilities at either terminal.
Cairns Airport Smoking Policy
Queensland law bans smoking within 5 metres of non-residential building entrances. Cairns Airport enforces a stricter 10-metre buffer. Vaping follows the same rules.
Tips for Smokers at Cairns Airport
- Outdoor designated areas outside both T1 and T2
- T1 and T2 are 200 metres apart — connected by a covered walkway
- Airport enforces 10-metre rule (stricter than the state 5-metre minimum)
- No confirmed airside or indoor smoking areas
- Vaping follows the same rules as smoking
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I smoke inside Cairns Airport (CNS)?
No. Queensland law prohibits smoking inside all public buildings. Cairns Airport enforces this with a 10-metre rule from terminal entrances. Designated outdoor areas are outside both terminals.
Where are the smoking areas at Cairns Airport?
Designated outdoor smoking areas are located outside both T1 (International) and T2 (Domestic). Look for signage directing you away from entrance doors, footpaths, and seating areas.
Is there a smoking area after security at Cairns Airport (CNS)?
No. There are no confirmed airside smoking areas at either terminal. Once past security, you cannot smoke until you exit the terminal at your destination.
Can I vape at Cairns Airport (CNS)?
Vaping is subject to the same rules as smoking under Queensland law. Use the designated outdoor areas outside the terminals.