Smoking at Gold Coast Airport – OOL

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Yes, Gold Coast Airport (OOL) has three outdoor designated smoking areas around the single terminal, with ashtrays at each spot near the entrances.

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 areas are available around the terminal:

  1. One at each end of the terminal building (2 zones total)
  2. One past the rental car pick-up booths in the car park, near the main entrance

Ashtrays are placed at these locations. Smoking is outdoor-only, with no airside areas, so allow time to smoke before clearing security.

For Australia airport smoking rules, the vape ban, and other general info, see our Australia smoking guide.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can I smoke inside Gold Coast Airport (OOL)?

Yes, smoking is available at three outdoor designated areas around the terminal. The areas are at each end of the terminal building and past the rental car booths in the car park near the main entrance.

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)?

Smoking is available at the outdoor designated areas before security. For international departures, exit to one of the terminal-end zones or the car park area, then re-clear security afterward.

Can I vape at Gold Coast Airport (OOL)?

Vaping follows the same rules as smoking under Queensland law. Use the outdoor designated areas only.