Yes, Frankfurt Airport (FRA) has enclosed indoor smoking lounges airside, after security. You will find them in Terminal 1 — Area A (Schengen, Level 2), Area B (Non-Schengen, Level 2) and Area Z (Non-Schengen, Level 3) — and in the new Terminal 3 in Area H (Level 2) and Area J (Level 3).
Frankfurt is one of Europe’s most reliable hubs for indoor smoking after security — see also Zurich Airport’s many indoor smoking lounges after security and Munich Airport’s indoor smoking lounges after security.
Smoking Lounges at Frankfurt Airport
Even with Germany’s strict indoor smoking laws, Fraport keeps enclosed, ventilated smoking lounges (signposted Raucherlounge) airside in both passenger terminals, all after security. They run daily, 24 hours.
Terminal 1 Smoking Locations
- Area A (Schengen): Level 2
- Area B (Non-Schengen): Level 2
- Area Z (Non-Schengen): Level 3, on the marketplace level
Terminal 3 Smoking Locations
Terminal 3 opened in April 2026 and has its own airside smoking lounges:
- Area H: Level 2
- Area J: Level 3
Terminal 2 closed to passengers in June 2026 — its airlines moved across to the new Terminal 3, so any older references to a Terminal 2 smoking room are out of date.
Summary
| Terminal | Location | Indoor/Outdoor |
|---|---|---|
| Terminal 1 | Area A, Schengen, Level 2 (after security) | Indoor |
| Terminal 1 | Area B, Non-Schengen, Level 2 (after security) | Indoor |
| Terminal 1 | Area Z, Non-Schengen, Level 3 (after security) | Indoor |
| Terminal 3 | Area H, Level 2 (after security) | Indoor |
| Terminal 3 | Area J, Level 3 (after security) | Indoor |
For Germany airport smoking rules, vaping rules, and other general info, see our Germany smoking guide.