No, Cairns Airport (CNS) does not have indoor smoking areas. Cairns Airport enforces this with a 10-metre rule from terminal entrances.
Smoking Zones 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