Smoking at Hamburg Airport (Helmut Schmidt) – HAM – 2026

Looking for a place to smoke at Hamburg Airport? HAM provides indoor smoking cabins in both terminals.

Terminal 1

Terminal 2

Outside Terminals

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.

Terminal 1

• Smoking cabin in the departures area before security on Level 1
• Post-security smoking cabin in the gate area
• Terminal 1 handles most Lufthansa and Star Alliance flights

Terminal 2

• Smoking cabin in the departures area before security
• Post-security smoking cabin near the gates
• Terminal 2 serves Eurowings, easyJet, and other carriers

Outside Terminals

• Outdoor smoking areas at the terminal entrance on Level 0 (arrivals) and Level 1 (departures)
• Airport Plaza between the terminals has outdoor seating areas

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 Hamburg Airport

• Hamburg Airport has indoor smoking cabins in both terminals before and after security, so you do not need to exit the secure zone to smoke during connections.
• The Airport Plaza area between Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 is a popular outdoor spot for smokers with seating and shelter.
• Hamburg Airport is compact compared to Frankfurt or Munich, so reaching a smoking cabin from any gate takes no more than 5 minutes.
• Cigarettes and tobacco products are available at shops in the departures areas of both terminals at HAM.