Yes, you can smoke at Bangor International Airport (BGR) in the designated outdoor areas outside the terminal, positioned at least 20 feet from the building entrances. The terminal interior is smoke-free for everyone on a scheduled itinerary; the airport’s one indoor smoking room sits inside the International Transit Lounge and takes only international flights that stop at Bangor without clearing US customs.
Outside the Terminal
Designated smoking areas are located outdoors along the terminal frontage. Maine’s smoke-free law keeps them set back at least 20 feet from the doors, so walk clear of the entrances and look for the marked curbside spots. The airport’s own terminal information page states plainly that smoking, including e-cigarettes, is not allowed inside the airport terminals.
International Transit Lounge
Bangor is a well-known technical-stop and diversion airport for transatlantic flights, and the airport’s International Transit Lounge includes a glass smoking room. The transit lounge sits immediately inside the International Arrivals Terminal, holds up to 450 non-clearing passengers, and serves travelers on international flights that stop at Bangor without clearing US customs.
Entry depends on being a passenger who is held out of customs, so there is no way to buy or request access on an ordinary ticket. For everyone flying a scheduled departure or arrival, BGR is a landside-outdoor airport and the curbside areas are the option to plan around.
After Security
For everyday passengers, the smoking areas are landside. If you have already cleared the checkpoint, exit through the terminal, smoke at a marked curbside spot, and re-clear TSA security before your flight. BGR is a compact two-level terminal with a single checkpoint on the second floor, so the round trip is short — allow extra time anyway so a smoke break does not threaten your boarding.
For USA airport smoking rules, state vape rules, lighter rules at TSA, and other federal/state info, see our USA smoking guide.
Summary
| Area | Smoking | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Inside terminal | No | Smoke-free, including e-cigarettes |
| Outdoor areas at the curb | Yes | At least 20 ft from entrances |
| International Transit Lounge | Transit only | Glass smoking room — non-clearing international transit passengers, no ordinary access |
| After security | No | Exit, smoke, then re-clear TSA |