Can you smoke at Edmonton International Airport?

Yes, in limited places. Smoking at Edmonton International Airport is only allowed in the designated smoking areas listed on this page, so follow the airport signs.

Is there a smoking area after security at Edmonton International Airport?

No. All smoking areas at Edmonton International Airport are before security.

Terminal gates and apron at Edmonton International Airport

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Edmonton, Canada

Edmonton International Airport (YEG)

Q: Can you vape at Edmonton International Airport?

Vaping: Limited. The designated zones are limited to tobacco, cloves, vapes, e-cigarettes and medicinal cannabis. Medicinal cannabis users must carry a valid prescription. Heated tobacco is not named separately; use only the same zones. On the plane, vapes and spare batteries go in your hand luggage only, and you can't use or charge them on board.

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Smoking Policy: Limited · Verified November 13, 2026

5 smoking areas at Edmonton International Airport (YEG)

Before security: 5
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

Outside Door 1, Arrivals level (north end)

Designated ZonePublic Area

Designated smoking zone outside Door 1 at the north end of the terminal, Arrivals level. T...

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Main Terminal

Outside Door 10, Arrivals level (south end)

Designated ZonePublic Area

Designated smoking zone outside Door 10 at the south end of the terminal, Arrivals level....

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Main Terminal

Across from Doors 5 and 7, Arrivals level

Designated ZonePublic Area

Designated smoking zone between the terminal and the parkade, across from Doors 5 and 7, A...

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Main Terminal

Outside Door 25, Departures level (north end)

Designated ZonePublic Area

Designated smoking zone outside Door 25 at the north end of the terminal, Departures level...

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Main Terminal

Outside Door 30, Departures level (south end)

Designated ZonePublic Area

Designated smoking zone outside Door 30 at the south end of the terminal, Departures level...

Canada cigarette and vape rules for travellers (2026)

Smoking policy at Edmonton International Airport (YEG)

Before Security

Yes

After Security

Vaping

Limited

Warnings & Caveats

Edmonton International Airport allows smoking, vaping and medicinal cannabis only in its designated zones outside the terminal. Recreational cannabis use is prohibited on all YEG property.

Yes, you can smoke at Edmonton International Airport, but only outdoors in the designated zones outside the terminal.

Before security

YEG lists five designated smoking zones. On the Arrivals level: outside Door 1 (north end of the terminal), outside Door 10 (south end) and across from Doors 5 and 7, between the terminal and the parkade. On the Departures level: outside Door 25 (north end) and outside Door 30 (south end). The airport also offers an interactive terminal map that shows them.

After security

The airport lists no smoking area inside the secure zone; all the zones it names are outside the terminal.

Airport transfers for Edmonton International Airport

Vaping and heated tobacco

The designated zones are limited to tobacco, cloves, vapes, e-cigarettes and medicinal cannabis. Medicinal cannabis users must carry a valid prescription. Heated tobacco is not named separately; use only the same zones.

Connecting flights

The airport does not say whether you can leave the secure area and come back in to smoke. Ask your airline or security staff before you go out, and allow time to clear security again.

Tips

Pick the zone nearest your level: Doors 1, 10, 5 and 7 are on Arrivals, Doors 25 and 30 on Departures.

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Main Terminal smoking areas (before security only)

Outside Door 1, Arrivals level (north end) · Public Area · Designated Zone
From the Arrivals level, go outside through Door 1 at the north end of the terminal.
Outside Door 10, Arrivals level (south end) · Public Area · Designated Zone
From the Arrivals level, go outside through Door 10 at the south end of the terminal.
Across from Doors 5 and 7, Arrivals level · Public Area · Designated Zone
From the Arrivals level, exit through Door 5 or 7 and cross to the area between the terminal and the parkade.
Outside Door 25, Departures level (north end) · Public Area · Designated Zone
From the Departures level, go outside through Door 25 at the north end of the terminal.
Outside Door 30, Departures level (south end) · Public Area · Designated Zone
From the Departures level, go outside through Door 30 at the south end of the terminal.