Yes, Malmö Airport (MMX) has a designated outdoor smoking area outside the terminal, and travellers report enclosed smoking booths after security in the departure area near gates 3-5. Snus can be used anywhere inside, including airside.

Airport Layout

Malmö Airport, in Sturup about 28 km east of Malmö, is operated by Swedavia and handled around 905,000 passengers in 2024 (roughly half domestic, half international and charter). It has a single passenger terminal: check-in and security are on one level, and after security a single departure lounge with shops and cafés leads to gates numbered 1-8. For non-Schengen flights, passport control sits beyond the security checkpoint.

Smoking Areas

Before security: Smoking is permitted in a designated outdoor area outside the terminal entrance on the departures level, set back from the doors as Swedish law requires. Ashtrays are provided.

After security: Travellers report enclosed smoking booths in the departure area, most recently between gates 3 and 5 (an earlier report placed an enclosed area near gate 6). Sweden’s tobacco law permits ventilated indoor smoking rooms, so airside booths are legal here. The airport does not publish smoking locations, so confirm with terminal signage once airside.

Arrivals: An outdoor smoking area is available outside the arrivals exit.

Snus and Alternatives

Snus (smokeless tobacco) is deeply rooted in Swedish culture and produces no smoke, so it can be used anywhere in the terminal, including after security. Snus and nicotine pouches are available at terminal shops, a practical option during longer airside waits.

Summary

AreaSmoking AllowedLocation Details
Outside terminalOutdoorDesignated area outside the doors, departures level
After securityIndoor booths (traveller-reported)Departure area near gates 3-5
ArrivalsOutdoorOutside the arrivals exit
SnusAnywhereNo restrictions on smokeless tobacco

For Sweden airport smoking rules, the vape ban, and other general info, see our Sweden smoking guide.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can I smoke inside Malmö Airport?

Yes. Malmö Airport has a designated outdoor smoking area outside the terminal, and travellers report enclosed smoking booths after security in the departure area (near gates 3-5). Sweden’s tobacco law allows ventilated indoor smoking rooms, so airside booths are permitted. Snus can be used anywhere inside.

Where are the smoking areas at Malmö Airport?

Outdoors, smoking is allowed in a designated area outside the terminal entrance on the departures level. After security, travellers report enclosed smoking booths in the departure area, most recently near gates 3-5 (an older report placed one near gate 6).

Is there a smoking area after security at Malmö Airport?

Travellers report enclosed smoking booths after security in the departure area. The exact gate has shifted over time (reported near gates 3-5, earlier near gate 6), and the airport does not publish smoking locations, so check terminal signage on arrival airside.

Can I use snus at Malmö Airport?

Yes. Snus (smokeless tobacco) is widely used in Sweden and can be used anywhere in the terminal, including after security. No designated area is needed for snus.