Yes, Christchurch Airport (CHC) has designated outdoor smoking areas outside the terminal — a smoking shelter by the drop-off/car park, one outside the international arrivals hall, and one by the regional terminal.
Smoking Areas at Christchurch Airport
Christchurch is the South Island’s main gateway, with a single integrated terminal housing both domestic and international services. The airport runs a Clear Air Policy: smoking and vaping — including e-cigarettes and similar products — are banned inside the terminal and in the plaza area outside, so smoking is confined to the designated outdoor areas.
Designated Outdoor Areas:
- Smoking shelter by the drop-off / car park: Exit the terminal and head toward the drop-off zone and car park area, where there is a covered smoking shelter.
- Outside the international arrivals hall: A designated area just outside the arrivals doors.
- By the regional terminal: A further designated area on the regional terminal side.
Before Security Only:
There is no airside (post-security) smoking area at Christchurch Airport. All designated areas are outdoors before security, so smoke before heading to your gate — once past security, you cannot smoke until you exit at your destination.
For New Zealand airport smoking rules, the vape ban, and other general info, see our New Zealand smoking guide.