Smoking at Düsseldorf Airport – DUS – 2026

Looking for a place to smoke at Düsseldorf Airport? DUS offers indoor smoking cabins in the terminal building, available both before and after the security checkpoint.

Inside Terminal

Outside Terminal

Germany’s Federal Non-Smokers’ Protection Act (Bundesnichtraucherschutzgesetz) of 2007 bans smoking in all federal buildings and public transport. However, airports fall under state jurisdiction, and most 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 in most terminals. Smoking outside is permitted in designated areas at least 5 meters from entrances. E-cigarettes and heated tobacco products (IQOS) are generally allowed in the same smoking areas. Fines for smoking in non-designated areas range from €5 to €1,000 depending on the state.

Inside Terminal

• Smoking cabins in the departures hall on Level 02 before security
• Post-security smoking cabins in Gates A and B areas
• Gate C area also has a smoking cabin accessible to passengers on Non-Schengen flights

Outside Terminal

• Designated outdoor smoking areas on Level 01 (arrivals) near the exit doors
• Outdoor area on Level 02 (departures) near the drop-off zone

Germany Smoking Regulations

Germany’s Federal Non-Smokers’ Protection Act (Bundesnichtraucherschutzgesetz) of 2007 bans smoking in all federal buildings and public transport. However, airports fall under state jurisdiction, and most 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 in most terminals. Smoking outside is permitted in designated areas at least 5 meters from entrances. E-cigarettes and heated tobacco products (IQOS) are generally allowed in the same smoking areas. Fines for smoking in non-designated areas range from €5 to €1,000 depending on the state.

Tips for Smokers at Düsseldorf Airport

• Düsseldorf Airport has indoor smoking cabins both before and after security, so you can smoke during layovers without exiting the secure zone.
• The Gate A smoking cabin at DUS tends to be the least crowded, especially during afternoon hours.
• Cigarettes are available at the Heinemann Duty Free shops after security in Düsseldorf Airport.
• If you are transferring between gates, check the airport map for the nearest cabin as the terminal is long and walking between Gate A and Gate C takes 10-15 minutes.