📖 Italy
Guide
Smoking rules in Italy — where can you smoke?
Italy banned smoking in indoor public places in 2005 (the Sirchia law), one of Europe's earliest. Cities are now adding outdoor restrictions: Milan, for example, bans outdoor smoking unless you keep at least a set distance from other people, expanding to most public outdoor spaces. Always check local municipal rules.
Key points
- ✓Indoor public smoking has been banned since 2005.
- ✓Milan restricts outdoor smoking near other people.
City rules in Italy
🏛️ Milan5 areas · 5 spots
Since 1 Jan 2025, Milan bans outdoor smoking on all streets, sidewalks, parks and squares — Italy's strictest ban. You may only smoke in isolated spots keeping at least 10 m from other people. E-cigarettes are exempt. Fines €40–240.
FAQ
Can you smoke outdoors in Milan?▾
Only at a distance from other people under the city's outdoor smoking restrictions; the rules are expanding to most public outdoor areas.