Yes, Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD) has designated smoking areas in outdoor zones outside all three terminal buildings. Smoking is not permitted airside, so light up in the marked areas near the terminal entrances and drop-off zones before you clear security.
Smoking Areas at Sydney Airport
Sydney Airport has three terminals, each with designated outdoor smoking areas. No terminal has indoor smoking rooms or airside access for smokers.
T1 International Terminal:
Designated outdoor smoking areas are located at both ends of the departures drop-off zone, outside check-in counters A and J/K. There is also a departures terrace accessible through a corridor between the public toilets, through double doors, leading to an outdoor deck with tables, chairs, and partial cover. On the arrivals level, outdoor areas are at each end of the terminal.
There are no smoking areas for passengers who have cleared immigration or security. Transit passengers have no smoking access.
T2 Domestic Terminal (Virgin Australia, Jetstar, Rex):
Exit the building and turn right. Walk to the end of the terminal where there is a smoking area with some seats under cover. This area is available on both the arrivals and departures levels.
T3 Domestic Terminal (Qantas):
Designated smoking areas are located outside the terminal entrance areas.
Between Terminals:
T1 is separate from T2/T3 and connected by bus or train. Each terminal has its own smoking areas — there is no shared zone between them.
For Australia airport smoking rules, the vape ban, and other general info, see our Australia smoking guide.