Smoking at Stuttgart Airport – STR – 2026

Looking for a place to smoke at Stuttgart Airport? STR has designated outdoor smoking areas but no indoor smoking cabins in the terminal.

Outside Terminal

Inside 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.

Outside Terminal

• Designated smoking areas outside Terminal 1 on Level 2 (departures) and Level 0 (arrivals)
• Outdoor smoking area near the bus station on Level 0
• Clear signage directs smokers to the designated spots

Inside Terminal

• No indoor smoking rooms or cabins at Stuttgart Airport
• All smoking must take place in the outdoor designated 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 Stuttgart Airport

• Stuttgart Airport does not have indoor smoking cabins, unlike Frankfurt, Munich, or Düsseldorf. Plan your smoke break before entering the security checkpoint.
• The outdoor smoking area on Level 2 (departures) near the terminal entrance is the most convenient for departing passengers at STR.
• If you have a long layover at Stuttgart Airport, budget 30-40 minutes to exit security, smoke outside, and return through the checkpoint.
• Stuttgart Airport is relatively small and uncrowded, so security re-screening is usually faster than at major German hubs.