Looking for a place to smoke at San Jose Airport? Here is your guide to smoking areas at SJC, located in the heart of Silicon Valley.
Smoking Areas at San Jose Airport
San Jose International is entirely smoke-free indoors. There are no smoking rooms or indoor smoking areas.
Terminal A:
Terminal A handles Alaska Airlines, JetBlue, and several other carriers. Outdoor smoking areas are on the arrivals level near the curbside and ground transportation zone. Exit through baggage claim and follow signage.
Terminal B:
Terminal B serves Southwest Airlines and other domestic carriers. It has its own outdoor smoking area on the arrivals level near the ground transportation center.
San Jose Airport Smoking Policy
California law prohibits smoking within 20 feet of any entrance to a public building. San Jose also has local ordinances reinforcing the indoor smoking ban. All smoking must take place in the designated outdoor areas.
SJC is a mid-sized airport with two terminals. The walk from most gates to the outdoor area is moderate. Plan about 25 to 35 minutes for the round trip including TSA re-screening.
Tips for Smokers at San Jose Airport
- Each terminal has its own outdoor smoking area on the arrivals level
- California law requires standing at least 20 feet from entrances
- SJC is moderately sized — round trip takes about 25-35 minutes
- Terminal A and B are not connected airside
- Vaping and e-cigarettes are treated the same as traditional cigarettes