Yes, Dusseldorf Airport (DUS) has glass-enclosed indoor smoking cabins available before and after security. Post-security cabins are located in the Gate A, Gate B, and Gate C areas. Pre-security cabins are in the central departures hall on Level 02. Outdoor areas are available near the arrivals and departures entrances.
Düsseldorf Airport (DUS) is Germany’s third-busiest airport and the largest in North Rhine-Westphalia, handling over 25 million passengers a year. Unlike many Western European airports, DUS maintains glass-enclosed indoor smoking cabins both before and after security.
Inside Terminal
Pre-Security (Level 02): Smoking cabins are in the central departures hall on Level 02. Look for the glass-enclosed booths near the check-in counters — they’re clearly visible and well-maintained.
Gate A Area (Post-Security): A smoking cabin serves passengers on Schengen flights departing from the Gate A pier. This tends to be the quieter option, especially during afternoon hours.
Gate B Area (Post-Security): Another cabin in the Gate B zone, convenient if you’re using the SkyTrain people mover between the terminal sections.
Gate C Area (Post-Security): The Non-Schengen smoking cabin serves passengers on intercontinental and UK-bound flights.
Outside Terminal
Outdoor smoking areas are on Level 01 (arrivals) near the exit doors, with standing ashtrays. On Level 02 (departures), the drop-off zone has open-air space for smoking before entering the terminal.
Germany Smoking Regulations
Germany’s Federal Non-Smokers’ Protection Act of 2007 bans smoking in federal buildings and public transport, but airports fall under state jurisdiction. Most major German airports maintain designated indoor smoking cabins (Raucherkabinen) operated by companies like Smoke Free. These glass-enclosed, ventilated cabins are found before and after security. E-cigarettes and heated tobacco products (IQOS) are generally allowed in the same areas. Fines for smoking outside designated areas range from €5 to €1,000.
Tips for Smokers at DUS
- DUS is one of the few major Western European airports with indoor smoking after security. If connecting through Germany, Düsseldorf and Frankfurt offer the best facilities for smokers
- The terminal is linear and stretches over 1 km from Gate A to Gate C. Check which smoking cabin is closest to your gate — walking the full length takes 15-20 minutes
- IQOS and heated tobacco products can be used in the cabins alongside conventional cigarettes
- Cigarettes are sold at Heinemann Duty Free shops after security and at kiosks before security
- If transferring between gate areas, the SkyTrain connects the terminal sections and makes reaching the Gate B cabin from either end faster
- The Gate A cabin is the least crowded during most of the day — worth the walk if you prefer a quieter smoke break