Smoking at Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport – MAD – 2026

Looking for a place to smoke at Madrid Barajas Airport? MAD is one of Europe’s largest airports with 4 terminals but has no indoor smoking rooms. All smoking is restricted to outdoor designated areas.

Terminal 1 (T1)

Terminal 2 (T2)

Terminal 3 (T3)

Terminal 4 (T4) and T4S (Satellite)

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.

Spain’s other major airport, Barcelona El Prat, follows the same strict outdoor-only policy under Spanish law. If you are flying from Madrid to Rome Fiumicino, expect a similar outdoor-only setup there. Travelers heading to London Heathrow will find limited outdoor areas but some post-security access in Terminals 2 and 4.

Terminal 1 (T1)

• Outdoor smoking area on the departures level outside the main entrance
• Used for domestic and some European flights

Terminal 2 (T2)

• Outdoor smoking area outside the terminal entrance
• Handles some European and regional flights

Terminal 3 (T3)

• Outdoor smoking area outside the terminal entrance
• Connected to T2 by a short walkway

Terminal 4 (T4) and T4S (Satellite)

• Outdoor smoking areas outside the T4 entrance on Level 2 (departures) and Level 0 (arrivals)
• T4S (satellite terminal for international and long-haul flights) has no smoking access — there is no way to exit the secure zone and return without re-entering from T4
• An automated people mover connects T4 and T4S

Outside Terminals

• All outdoor smoking areas are marked with signage
• AENA provides ashtrays at designated spots

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 Madrid Barajas Airport

• Madrid Barajas is a massive airport with 4 terminals. If your flight departs from T4S (the satellite terminal), you cannot smoke after reaching it — plan your last smoke before security in T4.
• The automated people mover between T4 and T4S takes about 4 minutes each way. There is no way to exit T4S to smoke outdoors and return.
• Terminals 1, 2, and 3 are connected and closer together, making it easier to step outside for a smoke compared to T4/T4S at MAD.
• Security lines at T4 can be long during peak hours (7-10 AM and 3-7 PM). Allow at least 40 minutes for a smoke break if you need to exit and re-clear security.

Spain’s other major airport, Barcelona El Prat, follows the same strict outdoor-only policy under Spanish law. If you are flying from Madrid to Rome Fiumicino, expect a similar outdoor-only setup there. Travelers heading to London Heathrow will find limited outdoor areas but some post-security access in Terminals 2 and 4.