Yes, you can smoke at Biarritz Pays Basque Airport (BIQ), in designated outdoor areas outside the terminal building.
Biarritz Airport Smoking Overview
Biarritz Pays Basque Airport (BIQ) is a compact single-terminal airport serving Biarritz, Bayonne, Anglet and the wider Basque coast in southwestern France. Smoking is permitted in designated outdoor areas on the terminal forecourt; the terminal interior is non-smoking.
Outside the Terminal
The most reliable place to smoke is outdoors on the forecourt outside the terminal, near the departure and arrival entrances. These open-air zones are easy to reach from the check-in hall, and the short single-terminal layout means it is a quick walk back inside to your gate.
After Security
Because Biarritz is a small regional airport with one terminal, smoking options past the security checkpoint are limited. Plan to smoke outside the terminal entrances before you clear security, then head to your gate.
For a larger French airport with outdoor terraces at both terminals, see our Nice Airport guide.
| Area | Smoking area | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Terminal forecourt | Designated outdoor zones near entrances | Easiest option; marked points by departure and arrival doors |
| After security | Limited | Smoke before clearing security at this compact terminal |
For France airport smoking rules, the vape ban, and other general info, see our France smoking guide.