Is smoking banned in public places in Syria?

Comprehensive ban

Syria bans smoking inside all public places, including foodservice establishments and public transport.

Syria is one of 70 countries classified “Comprehensive ban” for public smoking bans — 53% of the 132 with data.

Source

Taken from
Wikipedia: List of smoking bans
Last checked
17 September 2026
How it was classified
Classified by a language model from the source text, then checked against hand-verified reference countries.

Nearby countries

Lebanon
Comprehensive ban Smoking is prohibited in all enclosed public places including restaurants, cafes, and hotels.
Turkey
Comprehensive ban Turkey prohibits smoking in all indoor public spaces, including bars, restaurants, and workplaces, with fines for violations.
Cyprus
Comprehensive ban Cyprus bans smoking in bars, restaurants, nightclubs, and workplaces.
Israel
Comprehensive ban Israel bans smoking in all enclosed public places and commercial areas.
Jordan
Partial ban Jordan bans smoking in specific public buildings and transport but does not cover all enclosed public places like bars.
Armenia
Partial ban Armenia bans smoking in most public places and cafes, but half-closed premises remain exempt until 2024.

Other laws in Syria

Driving Age
18+

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