Smoking ban in Hungary (2026)
Last reviewed: 7 November 2026
In short: Smoking is banned in public institutions, catering venues, workplaces, public transport and near playgrounds and stops. On-the-spot fines go up to HUF 30,000.
| Rule | What applies |
|---|---|
| Indoor public places and workplacesSmoking in public places | Smoking, e-cigarettes and water pipes are banned in the publicly open rooms of public institutions, on public transport and at workplaces, outside designated smoking places. No smoking place can be designated in enclosed rooms of public institutions or workplaces. [1] |
| Bars and restaurantsSmoking in public places | Entertainment and catering venues count as public institutions and fall under the same restriction. Enclosed smoking places cannot be designated inside them. [1] |
| Outdoor terraces and public outdoor areasSmoking in public places | Smoking is banned on public playgrounds and within 5 metres of them, at public transport stops and waiting places and within 5 metres of open stops, and within 10 metres of a health-care entrance. Municipalities may declare more public areas smoke-free. [1] |
| Cars with childrenSmoking in public places | ⚠ Not yet verified |
| FineSmoking in public places | Public-space supervisors can impose an on-the-spot fine of up to HUF 30,000 for breaking a public-area smoking ban. The health authority can also impose a health-protection fine. [1] |
Notes
- Only the preamble of Act XLII of 1999 mentions avoiding smoking in cars with minors. No operative rule was found.
Sources
- Nemzeti Jogszabálytár (njt.jog.gov.hu): 1999. évi XLII. törvény a nemdohányzók védelméről és a dohánytermékek fogyasztásának, forgalmazásának egyes szabályairól (consulted 7 November 2026) · all sources
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