Smoking at Frankfurt International Airport (FRA)

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Before Security Smoking

Smoking is only permitted in designated areas outside the terminals.

After Security Smoking

There are also lounges in the airport that allow smoking.

Terminal 1:

Smoking Cabins:

T1, Area A gates:

2025, February update from Manfred: FRA Airport Terminal 1 opposite Gate A52.

2024, December, feedback provided by Stefan P.: Hi, there is a smoking room between gates A66 and A68, Terminal 1 Frankfurt FRA.

Feedback from Eva K, Oct 2023: I can confirm a smoking area near gate A23 and one by B gate

Update from Roey, May 2023: Frankfurt Terminal 1 Smoking Lounge at gate A11 still exists.

Update from Hanke, August 2022: Airside, near gate 11, Camel lounge still working.

Update from Jens, June 2022: Camel smoking lounge in front of gate A52

T1, Area B, Level 2:

Update from Simon, May 2023: T1, Area B, Level 3 (Schengen-Area): There is now a Camel Smoking Lounge near to Gate B13 in direction to Area A. (See photo)

Update from Michael S, August 2022: I'm currently enjoying a great place to smoke at FRA, they have a really nice terrace where smoking is allowed at the B Gates area. it might get a bit hot in the afternoon. Just follow the signs for the Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounge, it's just a few meters away. Showers and relax area are pretty close too. Bring your coffee / beer / .... as the only restaurant at the same level is currently out of operations and you have to go down again to buy anything.

Update from Walt, Dec 2019: It is possible to get to the area A without passport control or leaving the sterile zone by following signs saying "Connecting flights". It takes about 10 minutes to get between areas and 5 more to get from the entrance to A to Camel Smoking lounge.

T1, Gate C:

2025, October update from Lukas: At FRA Terminal 1 on the C Gates there a no Smoking Booths. The only Option when you Depart from C Gates is the Camel smoking booth Right before Security (Close to C13/14, but before Security!).

Info provided by Simona. November 2022: There are two small Camel booths just before gates C 13-20.

T1, Gate Z:

2025, November update from Paul.: I can confirm Z11 today

2025, February, feedback provided by Stefan P.: There is also a smoking room opposite gate Z68, Terminal 1 Frankfurt FRA.

Update from Andrei J, Aug 2019: Smoking lounges near gates Z11 and Z25

Smoking at Gates Z , in front of gate Z52. Update from Andreea P on the 5th Feb 2019.

Terminal 2:

T2, Gate D:

Smoking Cabins:

T2, Area D, Level 2, near Gate D27

T2, Area D, Level 3

T2, Gate E:

Update from Erik C., July 2019: Also near gate E5

T2, Area E, Level 2, near Gate E21 & E22

Further Information

Official Website

Frankfurt International Airport (FRA) is Germany’s largest airport and one of Europe’s busiest aviation hubs.

Located in Frankfurt am Main, Hesse, the airport opened in 1936 and is operated by Fraport AG. It serves as the primary hub for Lufthansa and the Star Alliance, connecting passengers to more than 300 destinations worldwide, making it one of the airports with the highest number of international connections globally. Frankfurt Airport features two main passenger terminals (Terminal 1 and Terminal 2), linked by the SkyLine monorail, as well as four runways, including two measuring 4,000 meters that can accommodate the largest aircraft. In 2024, the airport handled over 61.5 million passengers, ranking among the top 15 busiest airports in the world. Beyond passenger traffic, FRA is also a major cargo hub, with Lufthansa Cargo and other operators making it one of Europe’s leading freight centers. The airport is well integrated with Germany’s transport network, offering direct rail connections to Frankfurt city center and other regions, making it a vital gateway for both business and leisure travelers