No, Stuttgart Airport (STR) does not have indoor smoking cabins or rooms. All smoking is restricted to outdoor designated areas on Level 2 (departures) and Level 0 (arrivals) outside the terminal building. There is no post-security smoking access at this airport.
Stuttgart Airport (STR) is Baden-Württemberg’s main commercial airport, serving the greater Stuttgart metropolitan area. Unlike Frankfurt, Munich, or Düsseldorf, Stuttgart does not have indoor smoking cabins — all smoking is restricted to outdoor areas.
Outside Terminal
Departures Level (Level 2): The most convenient option for departing passengers. Designated smoking areas with standing ashtrays are directly outside the terminal entrance doors. Step outside, smoke, and you’re back at the doors in under a minute.
Arrivals Level (Level 0): An outdoor area near the exit, useful if you’ve just landed or are being picked up. This area connects to the bus station where additional open space is available.
Bus Station (Level 0): The open area near the bus bays is another option, slightly further from the terminal but with more space and less foot traffic.
Inside Terminal
Stuttgart Airport has no indoor smoking rooms, cabins, or lounges. The entire terminal building is smoke-free before and after security. Once you pass through the security checkpoint, there is no way to smoke until you reach your destination or exit 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 STR
- Stuttgart is one of Germany’s larger airports without indoor smoking cabins. Your last chance to smoke is outside the terminal before entering security — plan accordingly
- Security re-screening at STR is generally faster than at Germany’s biggest airports. A full round trip (exit, smoke, re-screen) typically takes 15-25 minutes during non-peak hours
- If you’re used to the indoor cabins at Frankfurt or Düsseldorf, be aware that Stuttgart does not offer this — adjust your timing before your flight
- Stuttgart Airport is medium-sized and rarely as crowded as the major German hubs, so security queues move faster
- In winter, temperatures can drop below freezing. The outdoor areas are unsheltered, so dress for the weather if you plan to step out