Smoking at Palma de Mallorca Airport (Son Sant Joan) – PMI – 2026

Looking for a place to smoke at Palma de Mallorca Airport? PMI is one of Spain’s busiest airports by summer traffic and enforces the national indoor smoking ban. Outdoor areas are available.

Outside Terminal

Inside Terminal

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.

Outside Terminal

• Outdoor smoking areas on Level 2 (departures) outside the main entrance
• Additional area on Level 0 (arrivals) near the exit doors
• The outdoor terrace areas near the short-term parking provide more space during busy summer months

Inside Terminal

• No indoor smoking rooms at Palma de Mallorca Airport
• Modules A, B, C, and D all have no post-security smoking access

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 Palma de Mallorca Airport

• Palma de Mallorca Airport is extremely busy during summer peak season (June-September). Security lines can exceed 30 minutes, so do not attempt a smoke break during a short layover.
• The outdoor area on Level 2 near the departures entrance is the quickest option for a smoke at PMI before checking in.
• If you are arriving on a charter flight during summer, expect crowds in the arrivals hall. The outdoor area near the exit is a good place to smoke while waiting for transport.
• Cigarettes are available at the duty-free shop and at kiosks inside the terminal at Palma de Mallorca Airport.