Yes, you can smoke at Perpignan Llabanère Airport (PGF) — 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.
Perpignan is a compact single-terminal airport, 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 Perpignan Llabanère Airport (PGF)?
Yes, smoking is allowed in designated outdoor areas outside the terminal building. France’s Loi Evin bans indoor smoking in public spaces, so PGF has no indoor or airside smoking rooms.
Can I smoke after security at Perpignan Llabanère Airport (PGF)?
No. There is no post-security smoking area at Perpignan. Smoke outside the terminal before you go through security, then re-clear screening to return to the gates.
Can I vape at Perpignan Llabanère Airport (PGF)?
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 PGF.
Is Perpignan a small airport?
Yes, Perpignan–Rivesaltes is a small single-terminal regional airport. It handles over 500,000 passengers a year, with Transavia to Paris-Orly plus Ryanair, Volotea and Aer Lingus routes around Europe and North Africa.
