Looking for a place to smoke at Perth Airport? PER is completely smoke-free indoors with no plans to build smoking rooms, but designated outdoor areas are available outside all terminals.
Smoking at Perth Airport – PER – 2026
Perth Airport has four terminals spread across two precincts. All have outdoor designated smoking areas.
Designated outdoor smoking areas are signed and located outside all four terminals. Perth Airport has built a dedicated outdoor smokers shelter near Terminal 3, positioned away from the main entrance doors so passengers do not have to walk through smoke to enter the terminal.
The airport has explicitly stated it will not build indoor smoking rooms.
Transit Passengers:
There are no airside smoking facilities. International transit passengers cannot access outdoor smoking areas.
Western Australian law bans smoking within 3 metres of an entrance or exit to a non-residential building and within 10 metres of an air-conditioning intake. Perth Airport complies with these regulations through its outdoor designated areas.
Smoking Areas at Perth Airport
Perth Airport has four terminals spread across two precincts. All have outdoor designated smoking areas.
| Terminal | Purpose | Precinct |
|---|---|---|
| T1 | International + Virgin Australia domestic | T1/T2 precinct |
| T2 | Regional services (Virgin Regional, Rex, Jetstar) | T1/T2 precinct |
| T3 | Qantas domestic + international | T3/T4 precinct |
| T4 | Qantas domestic | T3/T4 precinct |
Designated outdoor smoking areas are signed and located outside all four terminals. Perth Airport has built a dedicated outdoor smokers shelter near Terminal 3, positioned away from the main entrance doors so passengers do not have to walk through smoke to enter the terminal.
The airport has explicitly stated it will not build indoor smoking rooms.
Transit Passengers:
There are no airside smoking facilities. International transit passengers cannot access outdoor smoking areas.
Perth Airport Smoking Policy
Western Australian law bans smoking within 3 metres of an entrance or exit to a non-residential building and within 10 metres of an air-conditioning intake. Perth Airport complies with these regulations through its outdoor designated areas.
Tips for Smokers at Perth Airport
- Outdoor designated areas are outside all four terminals with signage
- A dedicated smokers shelter is near T3, set away from the entrance
- T1/T2 and T3/T4 are in separate precincts across the airport
- No airside or transit smoking access at any terminal
- Perth Airport will not build indoor smoking rooms
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I smoke inside Perth Airport (PER)?
No. Perth Airport has no indoor smoking rooms and has stated it will not build any. All smoking is restricted to designated outdoor areas outside the terminal buildings.
Where are the smoking areas at Perth Airport?
Designated outdoor smoking areas are located outside all four terminals (T1, T2, T3, T4). A dedicated well-ventilated outdoor smokers shelter is located near Terminal 3, set away from the main entrance.
Is there a smoking area after security at Perth Airport (PER)?
No. There are no airside smoking facilities. Once you pass through security, you cannot smoke until you exit at your destination. Transit passengers have no smoking access.
Can I vape at Perth Airport (PER)?
Vaping follows the same rules as smoking at Perth Airport. You must use the designated outdoor areas outside the terminals. Vaping is banned inside all terminal buildings.