No, Palma de Mallorca Airport (PMI) does not have indoor smoking rooms. Spain’s Anti-Smoking Law bans all indoor smoking at airports. Outdoor designated areas are outside the terminal entrance on the departures level (Level 2) and arrivals level (Level 0). There is no post-security smoking access in any of the four gate modules.
Palma de Mallorca Airport (PMI), also called Son Sant Joan, is Spain’s third-busiest airport and the main gateway to the Balearic Islands. During summer peak season, it handles waves of charter and scheduled flights from across Europe. All smoking is restricted to outdoor areas.
Outside Terminal
Departures Level (Level 2): Outdoor smoking areas directly outside the terminal entrance, on both sides of the main building. Ashtrays and standing areas are provided. This is the most convenient option for departing passengers.
Arrivals Level (Level 0): Outdoor space near the arrivals exit, taxi rank, and bus stops. This tends to be less crowded than the departures level, especially during summer.
Short-Term Parking Area: The open-air space near the parking structures provides additional room during peak periods when the departures entrance is packed with charter flight passengers.
Inside Terminal
No indoor smoking rooms exist anywhere at Palma de Mallorca Airport. The four gate modules — A, B, C, and D — all have zero smoking access post-security. Spain’s Ley Antitabaco is strictly enforced with no exceptions.
Spain Smoking Regulations
Spain’s Anti-Smoking Law of 2011 bans smoking in all enclosed public spaces and within covered areas of airports. All AENA-managed airports enforce a complete indoor ban. Smoking is only permitted in open-air areas outside terminal buildings, at least 2 meters from entrances. Fines range from €30 to €600,000. E-cigarettes are restricted to the same outdoor areas.
Tips for Smokers at PMI
- Summer is the critical factor at PMI. Between June and September, passenger volumes nearly double and security queues can exceed 30-40 minutes. Do not attempt a smoke break during a short layover in peak season
- Early morning flights during summer require arriving extra early. The outdoor departures area is your only chance before potentially long waits inside the terminal
- During the quieter off-season (October-April), security moves fast and a round-trip smoke break takes about 15-20 minutes
- The arrivals level is generally less crowded than departures, offering a calmer spot for a smoke after landing
- Duty-free cigarettes are available after security. For non-EU flights, prices are notably lower than shops in Mallorca town
- If connecting at PMI, there is absolutely no airside smoking in any of the four gate modules. Plan your last cigarette before security