Smoking at Stockholm-Västerås Airport – VST

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No, you cannot smoke inside Stockholm-Västerås Airport (VST). Smoking is allowed outdoors only, in designated areas away from the terminal entrance.

Stockholm-Västerås Airport Smoking Policy

Stockholm-Västerås Airport is a compact regional airport served by Ryanair, and its terminal is entirely non-smoking. There is no indoor smoking room and no smoking area after security, so finish your cigarette outdoors before you check in or pass through to the gate.

Under Sweden’s tobacco law (in force since 1 July 2019), smoking is banned at terminal entrances and doorways. Use the marked outdoor smoking areas set back from the building. Swedish snus (smokeless tobacco) is widely used and can be used anywhere.

For Sweden airport smoking rules, the vape ban, and other general info, see our Sweden smoking guide.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can I smoke inside Stockholm-Västerås Airport (VST)?

No. The terminal is non-smoking. Smoking is only allowed outdoors in designated areas, away from the entrance.

Where can I smoke at Stockholm-Västerås Airport?

Smoke outside the terminal in marked designated areas. Under Swedish law you cannot smoke at entrances or doorways.

Is there a smoking area after security at Stockholm-Västerås Airport (VST)?

No. There is no smoking area or smoking room after security. Smoke before you pass through, as you cannot return outside without re-clearing.

Can I vape at Stockholm-Västerås Airport (VST)?

Sweden’s 2019 tobacco law treats e-cigarettes like cigarettes in public spaces, so vape only in the outdoor designated smoking areas. Snus is allowed anywhere.