Smoking at Munich Airport (Franz Josef Strauss) – MUC – 2026

Looking for a place to smoke at Munich Airport? MUC maintains indoor smoking cabins (Raucherkabinen) in both terminals, making it one of the more smoker-friendly airports in Europe.

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.

Germany’s other major hub, Frankfurt Airport, follows the same cabin-based approach with indoor smoking areas in Terminal 1. In contrast, Berlin Brandenburg Airport has more limited options. If connecting through Munich to Paris CDG, you will find an even larger network of indoor smoking rooms across all terminals there.

Terminal 1

• Smoking cabins on Level 03 (departures) in Modules A, B, C, D, and E
• Each module has at least one cabin both before and after security
• Additional cabin on Level 04 near the food court

Terminal 2

• Smoking cabins in the departures area on Level 04
• Cabins available both in the Schengen and Non-Schengen zones after security
• The satellite building (accessed via underground train) also has smoking cabins on Level 04

Outside Terminals

• Designated outdoor smoking areas near terminal entrances on Level 03 (arrivals) and Level 04 (departures)
• Munich Airport Center (MAC) between Terminal 1 and 2 has outdoor 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 Munich Airport

• Munich Airport’s smoking cabins are glass-enclosed with ventilation and are free to use. Look for the cigarette symbol on airport maps or follow signage labeled “Raucherraum” or “Smoking.”
• The satellite building in Terminal 2 has fewer crowds at smoking cabins compared to the main terminal, especially during morning peak hours.
• If you are connecting between Terminal 1 and Terminal 2, allow extra time as the terminals are connected by bus or a 10-minute walk through the Munich Airport Center.
• Cigarettes are available at duty-free shops and kiosks in both terminals, though prices are lower at shops in the arrivals area.

Germany’s other major hub, Frankfurt Airport, follows the same cabin-based approach with indoor smoking areas in Terminal 1. In contrast, Berlin Brandenburg Airport has more limited options. If connecting through Munich to Paris CDG, you will find an even larger network of indoor smoking rooms across all terminals there.