Lois Larson
Amsterdam Airport, also known as Schiphol Airport, has been a smoke-free zone since 2020. This means that smoking is not permitted inside the terminal building, either before or after security checks. However, travellers can still smoke outside the terminal in designated areas on Jan Dellaertplein, the square outside Schiphol Plaza.
| Characteristics | Values |
|---|---|
| Smoking allowed inside the terminal | No |
| Smoking allowed outside the terminal | Yes |
| Locations | Jan Dellaertplein, the square outside Schiphol Plaza |
| Smoking areas indicated by | White dotted line and ashtrays |
| Smoking allowed in parking garages | No |
| Tobacco for sale at the airport | Yes |
What You'll Learn
Amsterdam Airport smoking areas
Amsterdam Airport, also known as Schiphol Airport, has been a smoke-free airport since 2020. This means that smoking is not permitted anywhere inside the airport terminal, before or after security checks. Smoking is also prohibited in the parking garages.
However, there is one designated smoking area outside the terminal, on Jan Dellaertplein (also known as the forecourt of Schiphol Plaza). This square is located outside in front of Schiphol Plaza, and smoking is only permitted at designated locations with ashtrays.
If you are catching a connecting flight and want to smoke, you will need to go through security again to access the smoking area. In some cases, you may also need a visa to enter the Netherlands.
While smoking is no longer permitted inside the airport, tobacco products are still available for purchase at the airport, following legal guidelines.
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Smoking outside the terminal
Amsterdam's Schiphol Airport has been a smoke-free zone since 1 April 2020. This means that smoking is no longer permitted inside the terminal, before or after security.
If you are a smoker, you will need to go outside the terminal to smoke. The designated smoking area is Jan Dellaertplein, the square outside Schiphol Plaza. This area is indicated by a white dotted line and contains ashtrays.
Please note that smoking is prohibited on perimeter roads and aprons to ensure airport safety. You are also not permitted to smoke in the parking garages.
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Smoking in parking garages
However, smoking is allowed outside the terminal building in designated smoking areas on Jan Dellaertplein, the square outside Schiphol Plaza. These areas are indicated by a white dotted line and contain ashtrays.
The airport's smoking room, located next to the D-pier, was closed in mid-2020. There was also a smoking room in the KLM Crown Lounge on the second floor, but this has also been closed.
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Buying tobacco at the airport
Amsterdam Airport (AMS) has smoking areas outside the terminal building in designated areas on Jan Dellaertplein, in front of Schiphol Plaza. However, smoking is not permitted inside the terminal, including before and after security checks and in the parking garages.
Amsterdam Airport does sell tobacco products, and you can still buy them at tax-free prices. However, liquor and tobacco are excluded from this, and you are required to pay taxes and duties on these products, meaning you pay the normal retail price.
If you are travelling to the Netherlands and have bought tobacco products abroad, check the customs website to find out how much you can bring tax-free.
According to a forum post, the best place to buy tobacco at the airport is in Schiphol Plaza, the shopping centre above the train station. There is a supermarket called 'Food Village' where cartons of cigarettes are available. Previously, the store only accepted cash payments, but another forum post suggests that they now take credit cards.
Another forum post states that there is plenty of choice airside, with many shops selling tobacco. Just make sure to buy from the EU Duty-Paid section, as there is also a Duty-Free section for those travelling outside the EU.
Prices are regulated by the government, so they will be the same wherever you buy them. Marlboro will cost you €3.80 for 19 cigarettes, UK brands (B&H, Superkings) are €4.00 for 20, and Dunhill is €4.00 for 19.
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Smoking during transfers
If you are transferring at Amsterdam Airport (Schiphol) and want to smoke, you will need to go to Jan Dellaertplein, the square outside Schiphol Plaza. This is the only place where smoking is permitted at the airport.
Please note that this will be time-consuming as you will need to go through security again. In some cases, you may also need a visa to enter the Netherlands. If you are unsure whether you have enough time or the right travel documents, ask a passport control or Royal Netherlands Marechaussee officer for advice.
Smoking is not permitted in the terminals at Schiphol, both before and after security checks. This includes e-cigarettes. Smoking is also prohibited in the parking garages.
Tobacco can still be purchased at the airport, and the legal guidelines are closely followed.
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Frequently asked questions
No, smoking is not permitted inside the airport terminal. This includes before and after security checks and in parking garages.
Yes, smoking is permitted outside the terminal on Jan Dellaertplein (the square outside Schiphol Plaza).
Yes, tobacco products are still available for purchase at the airport.
