Smoking at Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport – LYS

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Looking for a place to smoke at Lyon Airport? LYS is notable among French airports for having a hidden indoor smoking room — a rarity in France.

Terminal 1

Indoor Smoking Room — Near Gate B02:

Lyon-Saint Exupery has an indoor smoking room in Terminal 1, located on the left side near Gate B02. The entrance is easy to miss — look for a small sign (approximately 10x10 cm) on the wall. This is one of the very few indoor smoking facilities at any French airport.

Terminal 2

No specific indoor or outdoor smoking areas have been reported for Terminal 2. Outdoor areas are available before entering the terminal buildings.

Outside the Terminals:

Outdoor smoking areas are available near the terminal entrances. The airport’s official policy states it is a non-smoking zone with designated smoking areas outside the buildings.

Lyon Airport Smoking Policy

France’s national smoking ban prohibits indoor smoking in all public places since 2007, with fines up to 450 EUR. Despite this, Lyon Airport maintains an indoor smoking room near Gate B02 in Terminal 1 — an exception that has persisted. E-cigarettes are also prohibited indoors.

Tips for Smokers at Lyon Airport

  • The indoor smoking room near Gate B02 in Terminal 1 is a rare find at a French airport
  • The entrance sign is small and easy to miss — look carefully on the left near Gate B02
  • Terminal 2 has no known indoor or designated outdoor smoking area
  • Outdoor areas near terminal entrances are always available
  • E-cigarettes are banned indoors throughout all French airports

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can I smoke inside Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS)?

French airports have designated smoking areas, including some indoor smoking rooms. Paris CDG is particularly smoker-friendly with multiple options throughout the terminals.

Where are the smoking zones at Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport?

Look for designated smoking areas marked with orange signs. Most French airports have both indoor smoking rooms and outdoor terraces accessible from the terminal.

Is there a smoking area after security at Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS)?

Yes, most major French airports including Paris CDG and Orly have smoking areas accessible after security, without needing to leave the secure zone.

Can I vape at Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS)?

Vaping is treated the same as smoking at French airports. You must use the designated smoking areas. Using e-cigarettes elsewhere in the terminal is prohibited.