Find smoking areas at airports across Brazil. Select an airport below for terminal-specific locations, regulations, and tips.
Brazil Airport Smoking Regulations
Brazil’s Federal Law 12,546/2011 (Lei Antifumo) banned smoking in all enclosed public spaces, including airports, workplaces, and restaurants, with no exceptions for dedicated smoking rooms. This makes Brazil one of the strictest countries in the Americas for tobacco control. All smoking areas at Brazilian airports must be open-air and outdoors. Fines for violating the ban start at R$2,000 (approximately $400 USD) and increase for repeat offenses. ANVISA (Brazil’s health regulatory agency) actively monitors compliance at airports. E-cigarettes and vaping devices are banned for sale, importation, and advertising in Brazil under ANVISA Resolution RDC 46/2009, though personal possession is not criminalized. Brazil’s extensive anti-smoking policies include graphic health warnings covering 30% of cigarette pack fronts and 100% of backs.
Brazil Airports Covered
Frequently Asked Questions
Can you smoke at Brazilian airports?
Yes — but only in designated outdoor areas. Brazil’s Federal Law 12,546/2011 (Lei Antifumo) banned smoking in every enclosed public space including airports, workplaces, and restaurants, with no exceptions for dedicated indoor smoking rooms. This makes Brazil one of the strictest countries in the Americas for tobacco control. All smoking at Brazilian airports must take place in open-air outdoor zones, typically at curbside near the terminal entrances.
Which Brazilian airport has the best smoking facilities?
Yes — São Paulo Guarulhos (GRU) has the largest set of designated outdoor smoking zones thanks to its scale (3 terminals, busiest airport in South America). Rio de Janeiro Galeao (GIG) has clearly marked outdoor zones at both terminals. Brasilia International (BSB) has more limited outdoor facilities given its smaller footprint, but the curbside zones outside the main terminal are accessible.
Are e-cigarettes and vaping allowed at Brazilian airports?
Yes — personal possession is legal, but the same outdoor-only rule applies. E-cigarettes and vaping devices are banned for sale, importation, and advertising in Brazil under ANVISA Resolution RDC 46/2009, though personal possession is not criminalized. ANVISA (Brazil’s health regulatory agency) actively monitors compliance at airports, so do not vape inside terminals.
What are the fines for smoking inside Brazilian airports?
Yes — fines start at R$2,000 (approximately USD $400) and increase for repeat offences. Brazil’s anti-smoking enforcement is rigorous: ANVISA inspectors visit airports regularly, and airport security will ask you to extinguish any cigarette indoors. Cigarette packs in Brazil carry graphic health warnings covering 30% of the front and 100% of the back — among the most aggressive warning labels in the world.
