Montréal, CanadaSmoking policy at Montréal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
Warnings & Caveats
Under Quebec's Tobacco Control Act, smoking is prohibited inside the terminal and within 9 metres of every door or air intake connected to an enclosed place. Offenders face a fine of $250 to $750, and $500 to $1,500 for a second offence.
No smoking inside Montréal-Trudeau; smoking areas are marked outside, in the departures and arrivals drop-off zones.
Before security
Aéroports de Montréal says smoking is prohibited everywhere inside the terminal, and that smoking areas are available and clearly delimited in the departures and arrivals drop-off zones. No-smoking areas are clearly identified. The airport does not give door numbers, so look for the marked areas at the curb.
After security
The airport does not list any smoking area inside the secure zone. To smoke you must leave the terminal and go through security again.
Airport transfers for Montréal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport
Vaping and heated tobacco
The airport says the same conditions apply to electronic cigarettes: no vaping inside, and only in the marked outdoor areas. Heated tobacco is not mentioned; treat it like smoking.
Cannabis
Aéroports de Montréal has said cannabis use is banned at the airport.
Connecting flights
The airport does not say whether connecting passengers can leave and re-enter the secure area to smoke. Ask your airline or security staff first.
Tips
Stay in the marked areas. Inspectors from Quebec's health ministry carry out regular checks, and standing within 9 metres of a door outside the marked areas can be fined.
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