Yes, Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) has clearly delineated designated outdoor smoking areas outside its single terminal, in the departures and arrivals zones. They are landside (before security), and the terminal itself is a smoke-free environment with no indoor or airside smoking.
Outside the terminal
- Designated, signed smoking areas at the departures (upper) curbside outside the main entrance
- Further marked areas at the arrivals (lower/ground) curbside near Ground Transportation
- No-smoking areas are also clearly identified — smoke only inside a marked smoking zone
Good to know
- The single terminal serves Domestic, International and US transborder (preclearance) sectors from shared public space; none has an indoor or post-security smoking area
- Québec’s Tobacco Control Act requires a 9 metre setback from doors, windows and air intakes; the marked zones account for this. Fines run 250 to 750 Canadian dollars
- Vaping follows the same rules as smoking — outdoor designated areas only
- Cannabis is prohibited anywhere on the airport site, with zero-tolerance enforcement by airport security
For Canada airport smoking rules, the vape ban, and other general info, see our Canada smoking guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I smoke at Montréal-Trudeau Airport?
Yes. YUL has clearly delineated designated outdoor smoking areas outside the terminal in the departures and arrivals zones. Smoking is outdoor-only — the terminal is a smoke-free environment — so plan to step outside the building.
Where is the smoking area at Montréal Airport?
Outside the single terminal, at the departures (upper) and arrivals (lower/ground) curbsides. The areas are clearly delineated, and no-smoking areas are also signed. Stay within the marked zone and at least 9 metres from doors and windows.
Is there a smoking area after security at YUL?
No. The terminal is a smoke-free environment with no indoor smoking rooms and no post-security (airside) smoking. Smoke outside before screening, or exit and re-clear security afterwards.
Can I smoke cannabis at Montréal Airport?
No. Cannabis use is prohibited anywhere on the airport site at YUL, reflecting Québec’s strict public-consumption rules; airport security enforces a zero-tolerance approach. The designated outdoor areas are for tobacco only.
How far from the doors do I have to stand to smoke at YUL?
Québec’s Tobacco Control Act bans smoking and vaping within a 9 metre radius of every door and window that opens and of air intakes. Vaping follows the same rules as smoking. Fines for breaching the Act run from 250 to 750 Canadian dollars, and double for a repeat offence.
