Smoking at Eindhoven Airport – EIN – 2026

Looking for a place to smoke at Eindhoven Airport? EIN is the Netherlands’ second-busiest airport, serving mainly budget carriers like Ryanair and Transavia, and has outdoor-only smoking areas.

Outside Terminal

Inside Terminal

Departures Area

The Netherlands banned indoor smoking in all public places, including airports, bars, and restaurants, under the Tobacco and Smoking Products Act (Tabaks- en rookwarenwet) of 2008. All Dutch airports enforce a strict indoor smoking ban with no exceptions. Amsterdam Schiphol Airport, Europe’s third-busiest hub, removed its last indoor smoking lounges in 2020 after years of gradual phase-out. Smoking is only permitted in designated outdoor areas, and some airports enforce a 10-meter distance from building entrances. E-cigarettes and heated tobacco products (IQOS) are regulated the same as conventional cigarettes and may only be used in outdoor smoking areas. Fines for smoking in prohibited areas start at €450.

Outside Terminal

• Designated outdoor smoking area to the right of the main terminal entrance
• Additional outdoor area on the arrivals side near the bus stops
• Eindhoven Airport is compact with a single terminal, making access straightforward

Inside Terminal

• No indoor smoking rooms or cabins at Eindhoven Airport
• The terminal is entirely smoke-free both before and after security
• No post-security smoking access available

Departures Area

• Smoke before entering the terminal building
• Security lines at Eindhoven are typically short due to the airport’s small size
• A round trip for a smoke break (exit, smoke, re-clear security) takes approximately 15-20 minutes

Netherlands Smoking Regulations

The Netherlands banned indoor smoking in all public places, including airports, bars, and restaurants, under the Tobacco and Smoking Products Act (Tabaks- en rookwarenwet) of 2008. All Dutch airports enforce a strict indoor smoking ban with no exceptions. Amsterdam Schiphol Airport, Europe’s third-busiest hub, removed its last indoor smoking lounges in 2020 after years of gradual phase-out. Smoking is only permitted in designated outdoor areas, and some airports enforce a 10-meter distance from building entrances. E-cigarettes and heated tobacco products (IQOS) are regulated the same as conventional cigarettes and may only be used in outdoor smoking areas. Fines for smoking in prohibited areas start at €450.

Tips for Smokers at Eindhoven Airport

• Eindhoven Airport is a small, single-terminal facility. The outdoor smoking area near the main entrance is easy to find and access before security.
• Because EIN mainly serves budget carriers with quick turnarounds, gate areas can be crowded. There is no post-security smoking, so plan ahead.
• Security re-screening at Eindhoven is typically faster than at Schiphol, averaging 10-15 minutes even during peak hours.
• The airport is located close to the city center. If you arrive early, use the outdoor smoking area before checking in rather than rushing after security.