Ljubljana Jože Pučnik Airport (LJU)

Yes, you can smoke at Ljubljana Jože Pučnik Airport (LJU), both before and after security, in designated outdoor areas. Landside, you can smoke outside the terminal building. Airside, there are two outdoor smoking areas: one in the Schengen departures area and one in the non-Schengen departures area. Smoking and vaping are prohibited everywhere inside the terminal building.

This information was confirmed by the airport operator, Fraport Slovenija, in October 2026.

Before Security

Before passing through security, smoking and vaping are permitted in the designated outdoor areas outside the terminal building. These areas are clearly marked and can be reached freely from the landside part of the terminal.

After Security

After security, there are two designated outdoor smoking areas:

• Schengen departures (gates A): on the second floor. Take the lift or stairs opposite gate A2.

• Non-Schengen departures (gates B): on the first floor, opposite gate B3.

Both smoking areas are outdoors and can be used for cigarettes as well as vaping. There are no flight information displays in the smoking areas, so keep track of your departure time and allow enough time to return to your gate before boarding.

Business Lounge Terrace

Passengers with Business Lounge access can also use its spacious outdoor terrace. The lounge is open to both Schengen and non-Schengen departing passengers. The fully covered terrace has wooden decking, several high tables with chairs, and open views of the runway and apron, a more comfortable alternative to the other smoking areas.

Vaping Rules

Vaping is not permitted inside the terminal building. It is allowed only outside the building and in the designated outdoor smoking areas after security.

Transit and Layovers

LJU is a compact single-terminal airport. Whether your connection is in the Schengen (A gates) or non-Schengen (B gates) area, there is an outdoor smoking area on your side of passport control, so you do not need to leave the secure area to smoke.

Bottom Line

Ljubljana Airport offers smoking facilities both landside and airside. Before security, use the marked areas outside the terminal. After security, head to the outdoor smoking area opposite gate A2 (second floor) for Schengen departures or opposite gate B3 (first floor) for non-Schengen departures. Smoking and vaping are prohibited everywhere else inside the terminal.