Yes, you can smoke at Chambéry Chambéry-Savoie Airport (CMF) — in designated outdoor areas outside the terminal building. France bans indoor smoking in all enclosed public spaces under the Loi Evin, so there are no indoor smoking rooms and no airside smoking area. Step outside the terminal entrance to smoke before or after your flight, then clear security again to reach the gates.
Chambéry is a small single-terminal airport that peaks during the winter ski season, so the walk back outside is short.
For France airport smoking rules, the vape ban, and other general info, see our France smoking guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there a smoking area at Chambéry Chambéry-Savoie Airport (CMF)?
Yes, smoking is allowed in designated outdoor areas outside the terminal building. France’s Loi Evin bans indoor smoking in public spaces, so CMF has no indoor or airside smoking rooms.
Can I smoke after security at Chambéry Chambéry-Savoie Airport (CMF)?
No. There is no post-security smoking area at Chambéry. Smoke outside the terminal before you go through security, then re-clear screening to return to the gates.
Can I vape at Chambéry Chambéry-Savoie Airport (CMF)?
Vaping indoors is restricted under the same Loi Evin framework that covers cigarettes. Use the outdoor areas outside the terminal if you need to vape at CMF.
Is Chambéry a seasonal airport?
Largely yes. Chambéry Savoie Mont Blanc is busiest in the winter ski season (roughly December to April), when carriers such as British Airways, Jet2 and TUI run flights to the UK. Scheduled traffic is much lighter the rest of the year.
