Smoking at Perth Airport – PER

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Yes, Perth Airport (PER) has designated smoking areas in the outdoor zones outside the terminal buildings, including a dedicated smokers shelter near Terminal 3.

Smoking Areas at Perth Airport

Perth Airport has four terminals spread across two precincts. All have outdoor designated smoking areas.

TerminalPurposePrecinct
T1International + Virgin Australia domesticT1/T2 precinct
T2Regional services (Virgin Regional, Rex, Jetstar)T1/T2 precinct
T3Qantas domestic + internationalT3/T4 precinct
T4Qantas domesticT3/T4 precinct

Designated outdoor smoking areas are signed and located outside all four terminals. At Terminal 1 the smoking area sits on the forecourt between the arrivals and departures entry doors. 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.

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 Perth Airport (PER)?

Yes, smoking is available in designated outdoor areas outside the terminal buildings. Perth Airport has no indoor smoking rooms and has stated it will not build any, so plan to step outside to light up.

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)?

Smoking areas are landside only, in the outdoor zones outside the terminals. There are no airside smoking facilities, so 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.