Smoking at Toronto Pearson International Airport – YYZ

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Yes, Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) has roughly 10 designated outdoor smoking areas, spread across all levels of both Terminal 1 and Terminal 3. They are landside (before security) on the curbsides, marked on the ground and on the columns, and set a distance away from entrances, exits and loading areas. The terminals themselves are smoke-free and vape-free inside at all times.

Terminal 1 (Air Canada and Star Alliance partners)

  • Designated outdoor smoking areas on the curbside at all levels, including the Level 3 departures level and the lower arrivals/ground transportation level
  • Look for the painted ground markings and column signage; smoke only inside the marked zone
  • No indoor smoking and no smoking after security

Terminal 3 (WestJet, Porter, Delta and various international carriers)

  • Designated outdoor smoking areas on the curbside at all levels, including departures and the arrivals level near the exits
  • Same marked-zone setup as Terminal 1

Good to know

  • Smoking and vaping are banned everywhere inside the terminals — there are no indoor or post-security (airside) smoking areas, so step outside before screening
  • Cannabis smoking and vaping are prohibited anywhere on airport grounds, even though recreational cannabis is legal in Ontario
  • The 9 metre setback often quoted is not an airport-wide legal rule; Pearson sets its own distance from doors and loading areas, so just keep within the marked zones

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can I smoke at Toronto Pearson Airport?

Yes, you can smoke at Toronto Pearson in designated outdoor smoking areas located on all levels at both Terminal 1 and Terminal 3. The zones are marked on the ground and on the columns at the curbside, set a distance away from entrances, exits and loading areas. There are no indoor smoking rooms and no smoking after security.

Where are the smoking areas at Toronto Pearson?

The designated outdoor smoking areas are spread across all levels of both Terminal 1 and Terminal 3, on the curbsides outside the buildings. Look for the markings painted on the ground and on the columns; smoke only inside the marked zone.

Can I smoke cannabis at Toronto Pearson Airport?

No. Cannabis smoking and vaping are not allowed anywhere on airport grounds at Toronto Pearson, even though recreational cannabis is legal in Ontario. The designated outdoor areas are for tobacco only.

Can I vape at Toronto Pearson?

Vaping follows the same rules as smoking: it is banned everywhere inside the terminals and permitted only in the designated outdoor smoking areas at Terminal 1 and Terminal 3. Cannabis vaping is prohibited across the whole airport.

Is there a smoking area after security at YYZ?

No. The terminals at Toronto Pearson are smoke-free and vape-free inside at all times, and there is no smoking past the security checkpoint at either terminal. Smoke before you clear screening, or exit and re-clear security afterwards.