Smoking at Barcelona–El Prat Josep Tarradellas Airport – BCN – 2026

Looking for a place to smoke at Barcelona El Prat Airport? BCN enforces Spain’s strict indoor smoking ban with no exceptions. Outdoor areas are available outside both terminals.

Terminal 1 (T1)

Terminal 2 (T2)

Outside Terminals

Spain’s Anti-Smoking Law (Ley Antitabaco) of 2011 bans smoking in all enclosed public spaces and within covered areas of airports, train stations, and bus terminals. All Spanish airports managed by AENA enforce a complete indoor smoking ban with no exceptions. Smoking is only permitted in open-air areas outside terminal buildings, at least 2 meters from entrances. Fines range from €30 for minor violations to €600,000 for serious offenses by businesses. E-cigarettes are restricted to the same outdoor smoking areas. Spain has among the strictest airport smoking policies in Europe.

Terminal 1 (T1)

• Outdoor smoking areas on the departures level (Level 3) outside the entrance
• Additional area on the arrivals level (Level 0) near the exit
• T1 handles most international and domestic flights
• No smoking access past the security checkpoint

Terminal 2 (T2)

• T2 has three modules: T2A, T2B, and T2C
• Outdoor smoking areas outside each module entrance
• T2 is used primarily by low-cost and regional carriers
• Smaller and easier to navigate for smoke breaks

Outside Terminals

• Shuttle bus stops between T1 and T2 have outdoor areas
• All designated areas have ashtrays provided by AENA

Spain Smoking Regulations

Spain’s Anti-Smoking Law (Ley Antitabaco) of 2011 bans smoking in all enclosed public spaces and within covered areas of airports, train stations, and bus terminals. All Spanish airports managed by AENA enforce a complete indoor smoking ban with no exceptions. Smoking is only permitted in open-air areas outside terminal buildings, at least 2 meters from entrances. Fines range from €30 for minor violations to €600,000 for serious offenses by businesses. E-cigarettes are restricted to the same outdoor smoking areas. Spain has among the strictest airport smoking policies in Europe.

Tips for Smokers at Barcelona El Prat Airport

• Barcelona El Prat has no indoor smoking rooms in either terminal. Smoke outside on the departures level before clearing security at BCN.
• Terminal 2 is smaller and has shorter security lines, making it quicker to exit for a smoke and return. Budget 20-25 minutes for the round trip.
• Terminal 1 at BCN is large and modern. Security re-screening can take 20-30 minutes during peak hours, so budget accordingly for smoke breaks.
• The free shuttle bus between T1 and T2 runs every 6-7 minutes. If you have a long layover, you can use the outdoor areas at either terminal.