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Smart Lane

Book a slot now and enjoy a hot drink!

Get through security more quickly

Book a time slot, avoid queues and get a food voucher

Well planned, on time for boarding: if you book a 15-minute time slot for security screening, you can go straight to the signposted Smart Lane checkpoint in Terminal 2. Please have your boarding pass ready. Your time slot booking will be checked automatically.

This service is free of charge.

Special

When you book selected time slots, you’ll receive a voucher for a hot drink during a trial period, which you can redeem at our catering outlets after passing through security.

Frequently Asked Questions

Access and opening hours

The entrance to the Smart Lane checkpoint is in Terminal 2, Departures. From there, all gates are easily accessible.

The Smart Lane is open daily from 4 am to 7 pm.

Waiting time at security checkpoints

Waiting time at the security check-in Please note: Waiting times may change continuously due to airport operations. All information is provided without guarantee.

Good to know

Access to the Smart Lane is valid only for the booked 15 minutes.
Bookings for Schengen flights can be made up to 60 minutes before departure – at the earliest 48 hours in advance.
For non-Schengen flights involving passport control, bookings can be made up to 90 minutes before departure.
You will need your flight number, name and email address to make a booking.
A booking can be made for up to 5 people at the same time.

Bookings can only be made using the form on this page.
Changes or cancellations can be made via the link in the confirmation email.
The security checks in the other terminals can be used at any time, even if you have booked a specific time slot.
Important: Even if you’re using the Smart Lane, please allow plenty of time for check-in and baggage drop-off before going through security.
When booking a time slot marked in green, a voucher for the food and drink outlets is included in the booking.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why isn’t a suitable time slot being shown for my flight?

We can only offer a limited number of time slots. If no available slots are shown, they have all already been allocated. In this case, the standard security checks at Terminals 1, 2, 3 or 4 are available.

What happens if I’ve missed the time slot?

Access to the Smart Lane is only possible during the designated 15-minute period. Access cannot be guaranteed outside this time slot. If you arrive earlier or later, please use the regular security checkpoints in Terminals 1, 2, 3 or 4. If there is still enough time before your flight, you can also book a new time slot.

What is the latest time by which the Smart Lane can be used?

The last time slot available for booking is 1 hour before the scheduled departure time. Later time slots or later access to the Smart Lane are not possible.

Can I change or cancel the booked period?

Yes, the email containing the booking confirmation includes a link that allows you to change or cancel your booking slot.

How can I book a time slot for several passengers?

One person can only book a time slot for a maximum of 5 travellers. For more than 5 people, a further booking must be made in the name of another traveller.

Can you get through this checkpoint with a wheelchair, walking frame or pushchair?

The Smart Lane access points are not suitable for pushchairs, walking frames or wheelchairs, as they cannot fit through the turnstiles. In such cases, the manual boarding pass checkpoints at the standard security checkpoints can assist – access there is barrier-free.

Can a child seat be taken on board?

Yes, child seats are permitted as part of your checked-in luggage, provided the airline allows them.

Are suitable time slots already being suggested for the specific flight?

Yes, the time periods shown always relate to the flight specified.

When will I receive a voucher for food and drink when I book the Smart Lane?

Time slots with a voucher for a hot drink are highlighted in green when you book. If no time slots with vouchers are displayed, this means there are no more vouchers available for this flight.

How can I use the restaurant voucher?

The food and drink voucher is valid for a hot drink of your choice at a price of 2.90 euros. It can be redeemed during the trial period up to 30 September 2026 at Stuttgart Airport at MANFRED’S Snacks & Drinks and BARRY’S in Terminal 1, after security, during their respective opening hours. The voucher can only be redeemed once by the people named in the booking; it is non-transferable and cannot be combined with other discounts. The voucher must be presented clearly during the ordering process. Retroactive refunds and cash payments are not possible.