Yes, you can smoke at Orlando International Airport (MCO) in the designated outdoor areas located curbside outside Terminals A, B and C. These marked areas sit on Level 1 (Arrivals) and Level 3 (Departures), and are equipped with signage and ashtrays. All spots are before security, so plan to re-clear TSA if you step out airside.
Terminals A & B (Main Terminal)
Terminals A and B occupy opposite sides of the same main terminal building, feeding Airsides 1–4 via the automated tram system. Smoking areas are outdoor and curbside on both halves:
- Level 3 (Departures) – designated smoking spots along the curb outside the ticketing/check-in doors at both Terminal A and Terminal B.
- Level 1 (Arrivals / Ground Transportation) – marked smoking areas at the curb near baggage claim, ground transport, and the parking-garage crossings.
There is no smoking inside the main terminal or in any of the Airside 1–4 gate concourses. Once you pass the TSA checkpoint there is no smoking until you leave the secure area.
Terminal C
Terminal C opened in September 2022 as MCO’s modern international and domestic terminal, with its own check-in, security, and gate concourse. It follows the same approach as the main terminal: smoking is permitted only in the designated outdoor areas at the curbside, on the Arrivals and Departures levels outside the terminal doors. The terminal interior and the gate areas are entirely smoke-free.
After Security & Layovers
MCO has no airside or post-security smoking lounges in any terminal. If you need to smoke between flights, exit through the secure area to the nearest outdoor curbside area, then re-clear TSA screening to return. Re-clearing typically takes about 15–25 minutes during busy periods, so allow extra time on a tight connection.
Summary Table
| Terminal / Area | Smoking area | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Terminal A (Main) | Outdoor curbside, Levels 1 & 3 | Before security; marked spots with ashtrays |
| Terminal B (Main) | Outdoor curbside, Levels 1 & 3 | Before security; near check-in and baggage claim |
| Terminal C | Outdoor curbside, Arrivals & Departures levels | Opened 2022; same outdoor-only pattern |
| Airsides 1–4 / gates | None | No airside or post-security smoking |
For USA airport smoking rules, state vape rules, lighter rules at TSA, and other federal/state info, see our USA smoking guide.