Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN)

Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN) maintains a limited smoking policy, offering designated areas both before and after security checkpoints, which is a welcome provision for travelers who smoke. While the general rule in Sweden, and most modern airports, is a strict no-smoking policy indoors, ARN provides specific, enclosed smoking booths or rooms to accommodate passengers. This approach ensures that the comfort of non-smokers is maintained while still allowing smokers a place to light up without having to exit the airport entirely after passing through security. Before security, passengers can find a smoking booth conveniently located right outside the entrance to Sky City. This area is situated between Terminals 4 and 5, adjacent to the Radisson Hotel and the passenger drop-off zone, making it easily accessible for those arriving or departing. This outdoor-adjacent booth serves as the primary option for smokers prior to clearing security, allowing for a final cigarette before entering the main terminal areas. After security, Stockholm Arlanda Airport offers several dedicated smoking facilities across its terminals. In Terminal 2, travelers can find a smoking area on the entrance floor, accessible by the stairs leading up to O'Leary's restaurant. Additionally, there are smoking cabins upstairs near 'Himmel & Bar' and another area at Entrance A on Level 3, beside the Runestone. Terminal 4 also provides options, including a smoking booth located just by Gate D19, particularly useful after the second passport check, and another area on the lower level of Gate 30, before the transfer bus terminal. Terminal 5, being one of the larger terminals, has multiple booths: one between Gates E8 and E10, another near Gate F26 close to the "Uncorked bar," a smaller booth between Gates F30 and F31, and a booth next to Gate 11, behind a display and near O'Learys. There's also an area near Gate 15A, on Level 3 after the large duty-free shop, and on Level 4 by Gates F65 and F67. These numerous locations, often described as clean and well-maintained, are typically enclosed glass cabins designed to contain smoke effectively. Recent updates indicate that these facilities are regularly maintained and new ones are sometimes added, with some updates even projecting into the near future (e.g., Feb/Dec 2025 updates for T4 and T5, respectively, which should be considered current for planning purposes). However, it's important to note that smoking outside Terminal 5 has been noticeably limited, with non-smoking signs painted on the floor in many areas, reinforcing the need to use designated rooms. For travelers, it's advisable to check the latest airport maps or information screens upon arrival to confirm the exact location of these smoking booths, as specific gate numbers or restaurant names can serve as useful landmarks. Vaping policy is not explicitly stated for these indoor smoking areas, so it's generally safest to assume it falls under the same restrictions as traditional smoking or is not permitted indoors. Always dispose of cigarette butts properly in the provided ashtrays within the booths.