Smoking at Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport – YUL – 2026

Looking for a place to smoke at Montréal-Trudeau Airport? YUL follows Quebec’s strict tobacco law with outdoor-only smoking areas.

Outside Terminal

Inside Terminal

Canada banned smoking in all federally regulated workplaces, including airports, under the Non-smokers’ Health Act and Tobacco and Vaping Products Act. All Canadian airports enforce a strict indoor smoking ban with no exceptions. Smoking is permitted only in designated outdoor areas, typically at least 9 meters (approximately 30 feet) from entrances, though this distance varies by province. Provincial laws add additional restrictions: Ontario requires 9 meters from building entrances, British Columbia requires 6 meters, and Quebec requires 9 meters. E-cigarettes and vaping devices are subject to the same distance restrictions. Cannabis smoking at airports is prohibited even in provinces where recreational cannabis is legal.

Outside Terminal

• Outdoor smoking area on the departures level outside the main entrance
• Additional area on the arrivals level (Level 0) near the Ground Transportation exit
• Quebec requires smoking at least 9 meters from building entrances
• Sheltered areas near the parking structure provide some protection from weather

Inside Terminal

• No indoor smoking rooms at Montréal-Trudeau Airport
• No post-security smoking access

Canada Smoking Regulations

Canada banned smoking in all federally regulated workplaces, including airports, under the Non-smokers’ Health Act and Tobacco and Vaping Products Act. All Canadian airports enforce a strict indoor smoking ban with no exceptions. Smoking is permitted only in designated outdoor areas, typically at least 9 meters (approximately 30 feet) from entrances, though this distance varies by province. Provincial laws add additional restrictions: Ontario requires 9 meters from building entrances, British Columbia requires 6 meters, and Quebec requires 9 meters. E-cigarettes and vaping devices are subject to the same distance restrictions. Cannabis smoking at airports is prohibited even in provinces where recreational cannabis is legal.

Tips for Smokers at Montréal-Trudeau Airport

• Montréal-Trudeau has no indoor smoking rooms. Quebec law requires standing at least 9 meters from building entrances when smoking at YUL.
• Montréal winters are harsh. From November to March, outdoor smoking at YUL can be extremely cold. Plan accordingly and keep your smoke break short.
• Security lines at Montréal-Trudeau are typically moderate. A round trip for a smoke break usually takes 25-35 minutes.
• Cigarettes are available at duty-free shops after security and at convenience shops in the departures area.