Smoking at Presidente Juscelino Kubitschek International Airport – BSB

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Yes, Brasília International Airport (BSB) lets you smoke outdoors at the terminal curbs on the departures and arrivals levels. Brazilian law bans indoor smoking, so all smoking is outdoor and landside.

Main Terminal (landside outdoor)

  • Outdoor smoking at the curb by the departures entrance on the upper level
  • Additional outdoor area on the arrivals level near the exit doors
  • The single terminal building handles both domestic and international flights (traffic is mostly domestic)
  • No airside (post-security) smoking area and no enclosed smoking rooms

Boarding Piers (Píer Norte / Píer Sul)

  • Departure gates are split across the North and South piers plus an older satellite
  • The piers have no outdoor access past security, so you must exit the secure zone to smoke

Good to Know

  • Brasília’s dry climate and abundant sunshine make outdoor smoking comfortable most of the year
  • The airport is about 11 km from the city center
  • Vapes cannot be legally brought into Brazil and are banned indoors

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can I smoke at Brasília Airport?

Yes, in outdoor areas at the terminal curbs on both the departures and arrivals levels at Brasília International Airport. Brazilian law bans indoor smoking, so there are no enclosed smoking rooms.

Where is the smoking area at BSB?

Outdoors at the terminal curbs, on both the departures (upper) and arrivals levels. Look for the marked areas by the doors.

Is there a smoking area after security at Brasília Airport?

No. Smoking at BSB is outdoors at the terminal curbs, before security. The boarding piers have no outdoor access past security, so you exit the secure zone to smoke.

Are e-cigarettes allowed at Brasília Airport?

No. Brazil bans the manufacture, sale and import of e-cigarettes - you cannot legally bring a vape into the country even for personal use - and vaping indoors is prohibited.