Smoking at Palma Airport
The Spanish legislation on smoking is strict. Smoking is prohibited in all enclosed public places, Palma Airport included.
You are not allowed to smoke anywhere inside the airport terminal or in any of the four modules, be it in the public area or the security zone. However, smoking is permitted outside the airport terminal and in a specially allocated smoker’s area past security control.
Smoking at Palma Airport – Arrivals
Smoking inside the terminal building is strictly prohibited. However, as soon as you exit the public arrivals hall, you will find yourself in a wide pedestrian area next to an access road. Here, it’s possible to smoke again after your flight.
There are several benches, and part of the area is covered and protected from the strong sun. As Mallorca is warm for most of the year, it’s usually more than pleasant to sit outside Palma Airport.
For your onward journey, please keep in mind that smoking is not permitted in most rental cars, in taxis, or on public transport.
Smoking at Palma Airport – Departures
Public Area
If you’d like to have a cigarette before heading inside the terminal, there are plenty of benches just outside the departures building at Palma Airport. It’s a comfortable spot to relax for a few minutes before your flight.
Even after you’ve checked in your suitcase, you can still step back outside to enjoy a smoke, as long as you haven’t yet gone through security.
Frequent travellers might remember the large outdoor terrace on level 4, where smoking was once allowed. However, since the security control area moved to level 2 in November 2024, this terrace is no longer open to the public.
After Security Control
Once you’ve passed through security, smoking options are more limited. The only designated smoking area in this part of the airport is located in Module C.
To find it, make your way through the main Duty-Free zone, then turn left and follow the signs for Module C. Keep an eye out for the smoking area sign; it’s clearly marked.
If you’re flying to a non-Schengen destination, please note that those flights depart from Module A. This means you’ll need extra time to walk over there and pass through passport control. Once you’ve entered the non-Schengen zone, you won’t be able to return to Module C to use the smoking area.
Smoking Fines
Smoking in the toilets of Palma Airport will set off fire alarms. It will result in a heavy fine and brief detention, possibly causing a missed flight.
E-Cigarettes and Vaping at Palma Airport
The same law that prohibits smoking in public buildings also extends to vaping. However, most airlines and airports will allow you to have e-cigarettes in your carry-on luggage, as long as the fluid is under the 100ml limit. If you are considering a sneaky drag on an e-cigarette, be mindful that this may trigger the smoke alarms. Please also see the section on smoking fines above.
For information on buying cigarettes and tobacco products at Palma Airport, please see our Duty-Free page.