Is Vaping Banned in Greece?
A clear UK guide to whether vaping is banned in Greece, the indoor rules and a couple of local quirks to know.
The short answer
No. Vaping is legal in Greece, though it is banned indoors in public places.
The catch
Indoor fines are steep, so step outside.
The quirk
Shops do not sell nicotine-free vapes.
Is vaping banned in Greece?
No, vaping is not banned in Greece, plus the country is fairly relaxed about it outdoors. Vaping is legal for adults under EU rules and widely available, yet it is banned in enclosed public spaces and on transport, much like smoking, with steep fines for breaking the indoor rules. Outdoors you tend to have a good deal more freedom.
It helps to know that Greece is welcoming to vapers in many ways, with a couple of local quirks worth understanding. The products are easy to find, while the indoor rules are strict and enforced. This page explains the law, where you can vape and two specific points to watch, so always check the latest official advice before you travel.
Let us look at the law, where to vape and the local quirks.
Greece tends to feel comfortable for UK vapers, since the products are familiar and easy to come by. The main things to learn are the firm line on indoor vaping and a pair of local rules that are easy to miss if you are not looking for them.
The legal position
Vaping is legal and pretty easy to access in Greece. E-cigarettes and e-liquids are legal for adults under EU standards of 20mg/ml nicotine, 2ml tanks and 10ml bottles, plus they are sold widely in vape shops, kiosks and supermarkets, with disposables still available there, unlike in the UK.
- Legal to buy: sold in vape shops, kiosks and supermarkets.
- EU standards: 20mg/ml nicotine cap, 2ml tanks, 10ml bottles.
- Age limit: you must be eighteen or over to buy.
- Disposables: currently still legal and widely sold.
Bringing your own kit along is perfectly simple. You can take a refillable device and e-liquids for personal use, keeping the device in hand luggage and e-liquid within the liquid limits, so the packing side is much like any other EU trip, with a small e-liquid tax making prices slightly higher.
Because vapes are sold so widely there, topping up is rarely a problem, except for one specific case covered below. For most travellers, simply bringing a refillable kit and buying e-liquid locally works perfectly well.
Vaping in Greece at a glance
Illustrative, check local rules.
Where you can and cannot vape
The indoor rules are really the strict part in Greece. Vaping is banned in enclosed public spaces such as bars, restaurants, clubs and offices, plus on public transport, with fines that can be steep, while outdoors you can generally vape where smoking is allowed.
Treat indoors just like smoking and simply step outside, since the enclosed-space ban is enforced and the penalties for it are not small. Outdoors you have much more freedom, though some beaches now ban vaping, so look for signage and avoid fines on the sand. In airports, vaping is prohibited inside the terminals themselves but there are designated areas outside. Being discreet and keeping clouds away from others is always wise, since Greece is welcoming but expects courtesy. When unsure, a quick look around for signs or a word with staff usually settles it.
The contrast between the relaxed outdoor culture and the strict indoor rule surprises some visitors. Greece remains a smoking-friendly country in spirit, yet the enclosed-space ban is taken seriously, so the safe habit is to head outside whenever you are indoors.
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Two local quirks to know
Greece has a couple of particular rules that catch people out. Shops in Greece cannot sell nicotine-free e-liquids or devices, so bring your own if you use zero-nicotine, while vaping in a car carrying a young child brings a very large fine, so plan around both.
The nicotine-free rule has been in place since 2018 and is unusual, since most countries sell zero-nicotine products freely. If that happens to be what you use, do pack enough for the whole trip. The other point is about vehicles, where smoking or vaping with a young child in the car is heavily penalised, so never vape with children present in a vehicle. Beyond these two points, the usual etiquette applies, which is to vape outdoors in permitted spots, respect any signage and keep a low profile throughout. As always, confirm the current rules with official travel advice close to your trip.
- No nicotine-free sales: bring your own zero-nicotine supply.
- Cars with children: vaping with a young child carries a big fine.
- Indoors is out: step outside in enclosed public places.
- Check first: confirm the current rules before you travel.
If you want to dig deeper, see our explainer on whether vaping is banned in Italy. It pairs well with our guide on whether vaping is banned in Spain and our look at whether vaping is banned in Turkey.
For the full set of guides, the travel vaping hub brings everything together in one place.
The bottom line: vaping is not banned in Greece. It is legal for adults under EU standards and widely sold, with disposables still available. Vaping is banned in enclosed public spaces and on transport, much like smoking, with steep fines, while outdoors is largely allowed though some beaches ban it. Two quirks to know are that shops cannot sell nicotine-free products, so bring your own, plus vaping in a car with a young child carries a large fine. Check official advice before you go.
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Frequently asked questions
Is vaping banned in Greece?
No, vaping is not banned in Greece. It is legal for adults under EU standards and widely sold in vape shops, kiosks and supermarkets, with disposables still available. However, vaping is banned in enclosed public spaces and on transport, much like smoking, with steep fines. Outdoors you generally have more freedom, though some beaches now ban it, so check local signage.
Can you vape indoors in Greece?
No. Vaping is banned in enclosed public spaces such as bars, restaurants, clubs and offices, plus on public transport, just as smoking is. The indoor ban is enforced and the fines can be steep, so treat it like smoking and step outside. Outdoors you generally have more freedom and can vape where smoking is allowed, though watch for beach bans and any local signage.
Can you buy nicotine-free vapes in Greece?
No. Since 2018, shops in Greece have been prohibited from selling nicotine-free e-liquids and devices, which is an unusual rule compared with most countries. If you use zero-nicotine products, you will need to bring enough with you for the whole trip. Nicotine-containing products are sold normally, so this quirk only affects nicotine-free vapers.
Can you bring a vape into Greece?
Yes. You can bring a refillable device and e-liquids for personal use into Greece, following the usual airline rules. Keep your device and batteries in your hand luggage rather than checked baggage, then carry e-liquid within the liquid limits. Greece follows EU standards, so packing is much like any other European trip, with a small e-liquid tax making prices slightly higher.
Is it illegal to vape in a car in Greece?
Vaping in a private vehicle carrying a young child is heavily penalised in Greece, with a very large fine. This is stricter than the rule in the UK, which applies to tobacco smoking rather than vaping. The safest approach is never to vape, nor smoke, with children present in a vehicle. Beyond that, the usual rules apply, so vape outdoors in permitted spots.
