Yes, Guangzhou Baiyun (CAN) has indoor airside smoking rooms past security in Terminal 2 — near Gates A50 and A63, with more along the B pier around B50 and B60–B78. Landside, designated outdoor smoking areas sit near the main entrances of Terminal 2 and the new Terminal 3 on the departures and arrivals levels, with additional spots near T2’s ground transportation center.

是的,广州白云国际机场(CAN)2号航站楼安检后设有室内吸烟室——A50和A63登机口附近,B指廊B50及B60–B78登机口一带另有数间。公共区方面,T2和新启用的T3主入口的出发层和到达层均设有指定户外吸烟区,T2地面交通中心附近还有额外吸烟点。

Guangzhou Baiyun sits at the heart of the Pearl River Delta, southern China’s manufacturing engine. If you have ever attended a Canton Fair or transited on a China Southern connection, you know CAN — busy, subtropical, always warm. The airport is mid-reshuffle: the brand-new Terminal 3, the “Bay Area Wing,” opened on 30 October 2025, and Terminal 1 closed to passengers on 7 May 2026, its eleven domestic airlines moving across to T3.

广州白云机场位于珠江三角洲核心地带——中国南方的制造业引擎。参加过广交会或乘南航中转的旅客都熟悉CAN:繁忙、亚热带、终年炎热。机场正处于调整期:全新的3号航站楼"湾区之翼"于2025年10月30日启用,1号航站楼自2026年5月7日起关闭改造,原驻11家国内航空公司整体转场至T3。

Terminal 2 Smoking Areas

T2 opened in April 2018 and is massive, modern, and designed for China Southern’s hub operations — and for smokers it is now the most reliable terminal at CAN. Airside, indoor smoking rooms operate near Gates A50 and A63, with further rooms along the B pier around B50 and B60–B78, so you don’t have to leave security here. Landside outdoor smoking areas sit at the T2 departures entrance, near the ground transportation center, and outside arrivals.

2号航站楼吸烟区 — T2于2018年4月启用,规模巨大、现代,为南航枢纽运营设计——对吸烟旅客而言,这是目前CAN最可靠的航站楼。安检后A50和A63登机口附近设有室内吸烟室,B指廊B50及B60–B78登机口一带另有数间,无需离开安检区。公共区方面,户外吸烟区位于T2出发入口、地面交通中心附近及到达层外。

Terminal 3 Smoking Areas

T3, the “Bay Area Wing,” opened on 30 October 2025 and took over Terminal 1’s domestic airlines from 7 May 2026. Its airside smoking provision is not yet documented — no smoking rooms have been confirmed inside the new building so far. Until that changes, treat T3 as a smoke-before-security terminal: use the landside outdoor areas by the main entrances on the departures and arrivals levels.

3号航站楼吸烟区 — T3"湾区之翼"于2025年10月30日启用,并自2026年5月7日起接管原T1的国内航空公司。其空侧吸烟设施尚无明确信息——新楼内暂未确认设有吸烟室。在此之前,请把T3当作"安检前吸烟"的航站楼:使用出发层和到达层主入口附近的公共区户外吸烟区。

Terminal 1 — Closed to Passengers

T1, the original terminal, closed to passengers on 7 May 2026 and is under renovation. Its former smoking rooms are no longer accessible. If an old booking or map still shows a T1 departure, check with your airline — the flight now leaves from T3 (domestic) or T2.

1号航站楼——已停止旅客服务 — 原始的T1自2026年5月7日起停止旅客服务并进行改造,原有吸烟室不再开放。如旧机票或地图仍显示T1出发,请与航空公司确认——航班现从T3(国内)或T2出发。

Before Security / Landside

The most stress-free smoke at CAN is before you enter the terminal. T2 and T3 both have clearly marked outdoor areas near the main entrances. Arriving by Metro Line 3 (Baiyun Airport North or South stations), take a few minutes outside before heading up. After landing, the arrivals exits dump you directly into the Guangzhou heat with ashtrays within a short walk.

安检前 / 公共区 — 在CAN最省心的吸烟时机是进入航站楼前。T2和T3主入口附近均设有清晰标识的户外吸烟区。乘地铁3号线抵达(机场北或机场南站),进出发层前先到外面抽支烟。抵达后,到达出口直接通向广州的暑气,步行很短即到烟灰缸。

For China airport smoking rules, indoor vs outdoor rules and provincial bans, see our [China smoking guide](/china/).

如需了解中国机场吸烟规定、电子烟禁令和各省执法差异,请参阅中国机场吸烟指南

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Frequently Asked Questions

Are there smoking areas at Guangzhou Baiyun Airport?

Yes. Guangzhou Baiyun has indoor airside smoking rooms past security in Terminal 2 — near Gates A50 and A63, with more along the B pier around B50 and B60–B78. Landside, outdoor areas sit near the main entrances of T2 and the new Terminal 3 on the departures and arrivals levels, plus additional spots near T2’s ground transportation center.

Where are the outdoor smoking areas at Guangzhou Airport?

Designated areas sit along the curbside at the main entrances of T2 and T3 on both the departures and arrivals levels. T2 has additional outdoor spots near the ground transportation center. Look for the smoking pictogram on signage.

Which terminal should smokers use at Guangzhou Airport?

Terminal 2 is the safest bet — its airside smoking rooms are confirmed operating, so you can smoke after security. The new Terminal 3 (opened 30 October 2025) took over Terminal 1’s domestic airlines from 7 May 2026, and its smoking provision is not yet documented — if you fly from T3, smoke at the landside outdoor areas before security. Terminal 1 is closed to passengers for renovation.

Can I bring cigarettes through security at Guangzhou Airport?

Yes. Cigarettes pass through CAN security without issues. Disposable lighters are also permitted, but fuel-type Zippos are confiscated. Domestic-side has no duty-free tobacco; international duty-free stocks the usual premium brands.

常见问题

广州白云机场有吸烟区吗?

有。广州白云机场2号航站楼安检后设有室内吸烟室——A50和A63登机口附近,B指廊B50及B60–B78登机口一带另有数间。公共区方面,T2和新启用的T3主入口的出发层和到达层均设有户外吸烟区,T2地面交通中心附近还有额外吸烟点。

广州机场户外吸烟区在哪里?

指定吸烟区位于T2和T3主入口出发层和到达层路边。T2地面交通中心附近还有额外户外吸烟点。认准带吸烟图标的标识即可。

吸烟旅客应选广州机场哪座航站楼?

首选2号航站楼——其空侧吸烟室确认运营,安检后仍可吸烟。新的3号航站楼(2025年10月30日启用)自2026年5月7日起接管了原T1的国内航空公司,其吸烟设施尚无明确信息——如从T3出发,请在安检前使用公共区户外吸烟区。1号航站楼已关闭改造,不再服务旅客。

可以带香烟过广州机场安检吗?

可以。香烟可正常通过CAN安检。一次性打火机也允许,但Zippo等燃料式打火机会被没收。国内航站楼无免税烟草;国际免税店销售常见高端品牌。