Yes, you can smoke at Visby Airport (VBY) outdoors in the designated areas outside the terminal, away from the entrance. This Swedavia airport is smoke-free indoors, with no smoking room and no area after security. Snus (smokeless tobacco) can be used anywhere inside as an alternative.
Airport Layout
Visby Airport is the gateway to Gotland, operated by Swedavia and located about 3.5 km north of Visby. It handled roughly 293,000 passengers in 2024, with traffic heavily peaked in summer when Gotland fills with holidaymakers. The dominant route is the domestic link to Stockholm-Arlanda (SAS year-round, Norwegian seasonal), alongside seasonal service to Copenhagen and Helsinki. The single terminal, which opened in 1985, is compact and easy to navigate, so security and the gate are a short walk from the entrance.
Smoking Areas
Before security: Smoking is permitted outdoors in the marked designated areas outside the terminal, set back from the doors as Swedish law requires. This is the only place to smoke at the airport.
After security: There are no smoking areas after security and no indoor smoking room. Finish your cigarette outside before you check in or clear screening, as you cannot step back out without re-clearing. Because the airport is small, stepping outside again is quick.
Snus and Alternatives
Snus (smokeless tobacco) is widely used across Sweden and produces no smoke, so it can be used anywhere in the terminal, including after security. Snus and nicotine pouches are sold at shops across Gotland and are a practical option during airside waits.
Summary
| Area | Smoking Allowed | Location Details |
|---|---|---|
| Outside terminal | Outdoor only | Designated marked area away from the doors |
| Inside terminal | No | No indoor smoking room |
| After security | No | No airside smoking areas |
| Snus | Anywhere | No restrictions on smokeless tobacco |
For Sweden airport smoking rules, vaping rules, and other general info, see our Sweden smoking guide.