Split, Croatia
Smoking policy at Split, Split Airport (Resnik) (SPU)
Warnings & Caveats
Smoking is restricted to designated areas only under Croatian law. Smoking anywhere else inside the terminal can result in fines. No specific penalty amounts are confirmed in available sources, but Croatian indoor smoking restrictions apply throughout the airport building.
Split Airport (SPU) is one of the more smoker-friendly airports in Croatia, with options both before and after security. The most useful spot for departing passengers is an enclosed smoking cabin airside, located close to Gate 5 in the departure area. This cabin has been consistently confirmed by multiple travelers from 2019 through May 2025, making it one of the more reliably documented smoking facilities at any Croatian airport.
Before Security
Landside smoking is restricted to designated outdoor areas outside the terminal building. You cannot smoke freely inside the terminal or in the check-in hall. Head outside through the main entrance or exit doors to find the permitted outdoor zones. One source also mentions a large open-air area with a bar after check-in where smoking is allowed, though this appears to refer to the airside area rather than a landside spot.
Outdoor designated areas outside the terminal building, accessible before check-in
No indoor smoking permitted in the landside portion of the terminal
After Security
This is where Split Airport stands out. There is an enclosed smoking cabin in the departure lounge, situated near Gate 5 (described by some travelers as between Gates 4 and 6, and in a corner opposite the coffee shop). Multiple independent reports spanning 2019 to May 2025 confirm this cabin is still operational. It appears to be a glass or mesh-walled enclosed room with ventilation, free to use for any passenger who has cleared security. No lounge membership or payment is required.
Smoking Cabin Near Gate 5
The cabin is a standalone enclosed structure inside the airside departure area. Travelers describe it as well-ventilated, with the entrance in the corner opposite the coffee shop near Gate 5. It is visible from the main departure hall. No specific capacity or opening hours have been reported, but it has been consistently open during regular flight operations across multiple seasons.
Vaping Rules
No specific vaping policy for Split Airport is mentioned in any of the available sources. Croatian law restricts smoking in indoor public spaces, and vaping is generally treated similarly under local regulations. To be safe, treat vaping the same as smoking and use only the designated cabin or outdoor areas.
Transit and Layovers
Split Airport is a single-terminal operation and relatively compact. If you have a layover and have already cleared security, the Gate 5 smoking cabin is your go-to option without needing to exit and re-enter. No information is available on whether exiting and re-entering security is permitted for a smoke break.
Bottom Line
Split Airport is genuinely convenient for smokers: the free, enclosed airside cabin near Gate 5 is well-established and requires no payment or lounge access. Just clear security and head toward Gate 5.
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