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Flag of AustraliaDarwin, Australia

Darwin International Airport (DRW)

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Smoking Policy: LimitedVerified November 13, 2026

1 smoking areas at Darwin International Airport (DRW)

Before security
1
After security
0

Connecting flight? All smoking areas are before security, so you would need to go through security again — allow extra time.

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Main Terminal
Outdoor AreaPublic Area

A purpose-built smoking area directly in front of the terminal building, between the two w...

Australia smoking and vape rules for travellers (2026)

Smoking policy at Darwin International Airport (DRW)

Warnings & Caveats

The terminal is a smoke-free zone. Smoke only in the purpose-built outdoor smoking area in front of the terminal.

You can smoke at Darwin Airport only in the purpose-built smoking area directly in front of the terminal building, between the two walkways.

Before security

Darwin International Airport says its terminal is a smoke-free zone and that a purpose-built smoking area is located directly in front of the terminal building, between the two walkways. Look for it as you leave through the front doors.

After security

The airport does not list any smoking area after security. Domestic and international flights use the same terminal, so there is no separate international smoking area.

Airport transfers for Darwin International Airport

Vaping and heated tobacco

The airport does not publish a separate vaping or heated-tobacco rule. Treat them like smoking and use only the outdoor smoking area.

Connecting flights

If you connect through Darwin, there is nowhere to smoke inside the secure area. Going outside means leaving it, so allow time to clear security again. The airport does not state a re-entry rule.

Tips

Put butts in the bins and keep to the smoking area; the rest of the terminal frontage is smoke-free.

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Main Terminal smoking areas (before security only)

  • Purpose-built smoking area in front of the terminal · Public Area · Outdoor Area

    Exit the terminal at the front and look between the two walkways.

Frequently Asked Questions

Last verified

November 13, 2026

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Airport smoking policies can change without notice. Always check locally on arrival.

Official Website

www.darwinairport.com.au