Can you buy duty free at the airport? If so what is the selection like? Arriving Feb 5 and cant wait !!
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“ Duty Free at the Airport ”
28 January 2013, 1:51
Can you buy duty free at the airport?
If so what is the selection like?
Arriving Feb 5 and cant wait !!
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11. Re: Duty Free at the Airport
02 February 2013, 19:24
I keep seeing posts that there is no duty free at airport. Just left there on Tuesday and there is still one there. Not a great selection, vodka,tequila, some other liquor, vanilla, coffee etc. It is in the air conditioned area after you go through all security, they package it for you and tag it.
12. Re: Duty Free at the Airport
02 February 2013, 20:24
for Vancouver
The confusion is not over whether there is a store after security, but whether is is a tax free store. It is not a tax free(duty free) store. It is simply a store selling at non duty free prices that are higher than the shops in town.
13. Re: Duty Free at the Airport
03 February 2013, 7:46
There is a duty free kiosk at the airport and the prices are not that bad
14. Re: Duty Free at the Airport
03 February 2013, 9:00
for Vancouver
So there it is. Different opinions. I am absolutely certain it isn't "duty free" but we will let the investigation continue.
15. Re: Duty Free at the Airport
03 February 2013, 12:47
We bought a couple bottles at this store. It is the only one available after you pass security and the prices were higher than in town. We paid $20 for 1L of Oro de Oaxaca Mezcal. Not much selection. They also sell chips and snacks to take on the plane.
That bottle of mezcal has a little burlap bag hanging from it. Anyone know what that is?
16. Re: Duty Free at the Airport
03 February 2013, 13:24
the little burlap bag contains chili worm salt. it is good with the mezcal.
Also I have to agree with Alegre, the little shop with in the departures area (after security) is NOT a Duty Free shop. It is a handy little shop for very last minute purchases.
In The Mexico City airport they have a chain of Duty Free stores called Dufry. Alcohol prices tend to better depending on what you want to buy, they also have a huge selection of perfumes, cosmetics, cigarettes, etc. You have to show your passport and boarding pass to complete a purchase.
Hope this helps.
17. Re: Duty Free at the Airport
04 February 2013, 3:03
Interesting discussion, does it matter if the kiosk is duty free or not, isn't the price and the range the most important factor?
Depending on your flight path, the airline will probably have a range, but not a big one for Tequilas, probably only Patron, if that. Likewise and as stated if there is a transit stop in Mexico City, there are plenty of shops there.
Sounds like buy domestically and put in your checked baggage is the best option.
18. Re: Duty Free at the Airport
yesterday, 18:01
The kiosk in the departure lounge has at least one sign that says it is "duty free". It did puzzle me as I don't think they handled the purchase with as much paperwork as past "duty free" places have, but I didn't declare it and there was no problem in Minneapolis (it was a non stop flight).
19. Re: Duty Free at the Airport
yesterday, 18:26
I definitely remember a sign saying "duty free", and they require a boarding pass (and ID I think?) to make any purchases then seal up your bag just like they do at the other aiport duty free shops. Yes, it is small and overpriced and also doubles as a snack bar, but I am pretty sure it is a "duty free" kiosk.
20. Re: Duty Free at the Airport
yesterday, 19:04
I paid less than $2 more for the same bottle of Mescal, which was worth it to me because my luggage would have had a $25 surcharge if it would have been packed.
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