Smoking at Berlin Brandenburg Airport (Willy Brandt) – BER

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Yes, Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) has indoor smoking cabins (Raucherkabinen) airside in Terminal 1, after the security checkpoint, near gates A02, A38, B30/31 and C01. Since almost all flights at BER depart from Terminal 1, most passengers can smoke during a layover without leaving the secure zone. Outdoor smoking areas are also marked near the entrances of both terminals.

Airport Layout

Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER), named after former chancellor Willy Brandt, opened in October 2020 and replaced the city’s old Tegel and Schönefeld airports. It is built around one large main terminal, Terminal 1, with piers A, B, C and D, plus the smaller adjacent Terminal 2 used mainly by low-cost carriers such as easyJet. Terminal 5 (the former Schönefeld building) is currently closed. The vast majority of departures use Terminal 1.

Smoking Cabins After Security (Terminal 1)

Terminal 1 has several enclosed, ventilated smoking cabins located airside, past the security checkpoint:

  • Gate A02 — opens depending on flight times
  • Gate A38 — open 24/7
  • Gate B02 — opens depending on flight times
  • Gates B30/31 — open 24/7
  • Gate C01 — opens depending on flight times

The cabins are small glass-enclosed booths with extractor fans, so expect limited capacity and short waits at peak hours. The A38 and B30/31 cabins are the most reliable as they run around the clock.

Outdoor Smoking Areas

  • Terminal 1 — designated outdoor areas with ashtrays near the entrances on the departures level (E2) and arrivals level (E0)
  • Terminal 2 — an outdoor smoking area near the terminal entrance

Terminal 2 has no indoor airside smoking, so passengers flying from T2 should use the outdoor areas before clearing security.

Summary

AreaSmoking AllowedTypeNotes
Terminal 1 after securityYesIndoor cabinsGates A02, A38, B30/31, C01
Terminal 1 entrancesYesOutdoorLevels E2 and E0
Terminal 2 after securityNo—No airside cabin in T2
Terminal 2 entranceYesOutdoorLandside only

For Germany airport smoking rules, vaping rules, and other general info, see our Germany smoking guide.

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Tip Jasper

There is a smoking area at BER Airport past security inside terminal 2. Its a small cabin.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I smoke inside Berlin Brandenburg Airport?

Yes. Terminal 1 has several indoor smoking cabins (Raucherkabinen) airside, after the security checkpoint, near gates A02, A38, B30/31 and C01. Most passengers fly from Terminal 1, so you can smoke during a layover without leaving the secure zone.

Where are the smoking areas after security at BER?

In Terminal 1, the airside smoking cabins are at gate A02, gate A38 (24/7), gate B02, gates B30/31 (24/7) and gate C01. Look for the cigarette symbol on the gate signage.

Are there outdoor smoking areas at Berlin Brandenburg Airport?

Yes. Outdoor smoking areas with ashtrays are marked near the entrances of both Terminal 1 and Terminal 2, on the departures level (E2) and arrivals level (E0). Use these before security or at Terminal 2.

Can I smoke between flights at Berlin Airport?

Yes. If you are flying from Terminal 1, use one of the airside smoking cabins after security and stay inside the secure zone. The A38 and B30/31 cabins are open 24/7; the others open depending on flight times.