Looking for a place to smoke at Gold Coast Airport? OOL has three designated outdoor areas around the single terminal building, but no airside access.
Smoking at Gold Coast Airport – OOL – 2026
Gold Coast Airport has a single terminal handling both domestic and limited international flights.
Designated Outdoor Areas:
Three outdoor smoking zones are available around the terminal:
Ashtrays are placed at these locations. There are no indoor smoking rooms and no airside smoking areas.
Queensland law bans smoking within 5 metres of non-residential building entrances. Vaping is subject to the same restrictions.
Smoking Areas at Gold Coast Airport
Gold Coast Airport has a single terminal handling both domestic and limited international flights.
Designated Outdoor Areas:
Three outdoor smoking zones are available around the terminal:
- One at each end of the terminal building (2 zones total)
- One past the rental car pick-up booths in the car park, near the main entrance
Ashtrays are placed at these locations. There are no indoor smoking rooms and no airside smoking areas.
Gold Coast Airport Smoking Policy
Queensland law bans smoking within 5 metres of non-residential building entrances. Vaping is subject to the same restrictions.
Tips for Smokers at Gold Coast Airport
- Three outdoor zones: both ends of terminal plus car park area near rental car booths
- No smoking after security — smoke before entering the terminal
- International departures also have no airside access
- Vaping follows the same rules as smoking
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I smoke inside Gold Coast Airport (OOL)?
No. Smoking is completely banned inside Gold Coast Airport. There are no indoor smoking rooms or lounges.
Where are the smoking areas at Gold Coast Airport?
Three outdoor designated areas: one at each end of the terminal building and one past the rental car pick-up booths in the car park area near the main entrance.
Is there a smoking area after security at Gold Coast Airport (OOL)?
No. There are no smoking areas after security, including for international departures. You must exit, smoke outside, and re-clear security.
Can I vape at Gold Coast Airport (OOL)?
Vaping follows the same rules as smoking under Queensland law. Use the outdoor designated areas only.