**Duty Free Professor** **Airport Duty Free Guide Series — Batch 2** *Draft v1 — September 2026\. Focused solely on duty free store locations and specialty shops per terminal, matching the Heathrow guide format. Verify gate numbers, brand rosters, and concessionaire names before publishing — several of these airports (notably Incheon, JFK, and Tocumen) have had recent operator changes.* # **Dubai International (DXB)** Unlike most major hubs, all duty free retail at Dubai International — across all three terminals — is run by a single operator, Dubai Duty Free, one of the largest single-site travel retailers in the world. It is best known for its oversized liquor, tobacco and perfume halls, a heavy emphasis on gold and fine jewellery, and its long-running "Finest Surprise" raffles, where a single ticket can win a Bentley, Range Rover, or bar of gold, sold at dedicated counters in every terminal. These raffles have high odds for example a “Millennium Millionaire” AED 1,000 (278 USD) ticket gives you a 1 in 5,000 chance to wine US 1,000,000 in CASH **Terminal 1** Used by roughly 150 international carriers outside the Emirates and flydubai networks, Terminal 1's departures area is lined with Dubai Duty Free's core halls: extensive perfume and cosmetics runs anchored by Chanel, Dior and Estée Lauder counters, alongside dedicated gold and jewellery sections, electronics and confectionery. It reads less as a boutique gallery than as a vast single-operator department store built for volume rather than flagship theatre. **Terminal 2** The airport's smallest and most utilitarian terminal, serving flydubai and a cluster of regional and CIS-focused carriers, Terminal 2 carries a compact but full-service Dubai Duty Free store covering perfumes, liquor, tobacco and confectionery, plus a Finest Surprise ticket counter where a AED 500 (USD 139\) to win a luxury supercar. The focus of the duty free shopping in this terminal is meant for quick purchases than lingering luxury shopping. **Terminal 3 — Emirates hub** Split into three concourses (A, B and C) linked by an internal train, T3 carries Dubai Duty Free's flagship retail push alongside a growing roster of standalone luxury boutiques. Concourse A has drawn the newest openings, including Cartier and a Chanel store near Gate A24. Concourse B mixes luxury with electronics and travel accessories, with a second Cartier near Gate B18 and Chanel near Gate B16. Concourse C, partly used by flydubai, is dominated by Dubai Duty Free's own multi-category stores spanning perfume, cosmetics, books, chocolate and electronics. Other overall things to note when arriving into Dubai and clearing customs \-Up to 4 liters of spirits/wine or 288 cans of beer \-Up to 400 cigarettes, 50 Cigars or 500 grams of tobacco \-Gifts & Personal Items: Combined value up to AED 3,000 (US $815) # **Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG)** Duty free at CDG is run by Extime Duty Free Paris, a joint venture between Groupe ADP (51%) and Lagardère Travel Retail (49%) that rebranded the airport's earlier retail operation. As gateway to a fashion capital, CDG leans hard into couture and haute-luxury flagship boutiques alongside an extensive wine, spirits and French gastronomy selection — arguably the deepest true luxury lineup of any European airport. **Terminal 1** Reopened in 2023 as Extime's "flagship boutique terminal" following a full redesign of the terminal's circular departure hall, T1 brought in Gucci and Bottega Veneta as anchor luxury names alongside Chanel, serving the broad mix of international, largely non-SkyTeam carriers that use the terminal. **Terminal 2E / 2F — Air France & SkyTeam hub** This is CDG's main event for duty free: the halls of Terminal 2E (Halls K, L and M) and neighboring 2F carry the airport's densest cluster of designer houses, including Chanel and Dior around Hall K, Hermès and Cartier nearby, and a Longchamp boutique in Hall M. Swarovski, Tiffany & Co. and Cartier all run outposts spanning both 2E and 2F. **Other terminals (2A/2C/2D/2G, T3)** These halls and the more low-cost-oriented Terminal 3 carry standard Extime duty free — perfumes, cosmetics, spirits and confectionery — but without the dedicated couture flagships concentrated in T1 and 2E/2F. Other things to know \-**EU Destination:** Flying within the EU means you are **not** eligible for duty-free tax exemptions. You can still shop at airport stores, but you will pay standard French retail prices. \-**Non-EU Destination:** If your final destination is outside the European Union (e.g., USA, UK, UAE), you get full duty-free tax exemption (saving \~12% to 20% VAT) upon showing your boarding pass at checkout. # **Singapore Changi (SIN)** Changi splits its duty free between two Korean operators: The Shilla Duty Free, which runs perfumes, cosmetics, beauty and fashion/accessories across all four terminals, and Lotte Duty Free, which holds liquor, tobacco and confectionery. Layered on top are standalone luxury flagships — Louis Vuitton, Chanel, Hermès, Rolex — operating independently of both concessionaires, making Changi less "one big duty free hall" and more a curated retail precinct built around the airport's design-and-greenery reputation. **Terminal 3** Changi's flagship shopping terminal. Lotte's centerpiece is a towering, all-glass duplex wines-and-spirits store in the heart of the transit area, built around Changi's nature theme with a robot-bartender feature. The Shilla Duty Free runs its Beauty Loft here — a spa concept embedded inside a duty free store, offering flash makeup, fragrance consultations and light massage — alongside a standalone Louis Vuitton boutique and a Rolex boutique. **Terminal 1** Shilla's Central store is built around an organic and natural beauty zone — L'Occitane, Jurlique, Origins and Aveda feature heavily — plus a watch boutique and a Victoria's Secret outpost, making it a quieter, more specialist counterpart to T3's showcase stores. **Terminal 4** The smallest, newest terminal's duty free zone sits immediately past the departure gates rather than in a separate concourse, run by Shilla with a compact, design-forward footprint featuring brands like Hera and Diptyque, built for travelers with less time between security and boarding. Other things to know \-You have to option of purchasing duty-free goods including liquor and beauty products after you arrive before you clear customs \-Changi is the testing ground for many new products, fragrance lines and limited edition travel items before they are offered around the world in other duty free locations \-On the 2nd floor near the food court in Terminal 3 is a high end cocktail lounge and on display for purchase rare and limited releases of cognac and Japanese whiskies # **Seoul Incheon (ICN)** Incheon's duty free market is unusually fluid: Korean operators bid for renewable government licenses covering specific product zones, and 2026 brought a major reshuffle in which Lotte Duty Free and Hyundai Duty Free took over core perfume/cosmetics/liquor/tobacco concessions after Shilla and Shinsegae withdrew from those licenses. Shinsegae, meanwhile, has doubled down on Terminal 2, building a dedicated luxury boutique zone — flagship fashion clusters heavily in T2, while T1 anchors broader beauty and liquor trade. **Terminal 1** The airport's original, larger terminal, with duty free spread along a shopping concourse on the departures level. Following the 2026 tender, Lotte and Hyundai now run the main perfume, cosmetics, liquor and tobacco halls, while Hotel Shilla continues operating fashion and accessories stores. T1 skews toward broad-based, high-volume shopping serving Incheon's huge transit traffic, rather than a small cluster of statement flagships. **Terminal 2** Home to Korean Air, Delta, Air France and other SkyTeam carriers, T2's central "Shinsegae Zone" is Incheon's real luxury showcase: a roughly 4,300 sq m boutique district with more than 20 high-end brands including Chanel, Gucci, Hermès, Valentino, Prada, Bottega Veneta and Fendi. Its centerpiece is a giant Chanel facade over 17 metres wide, and in 2026 the zone added a two-storey Louis Vuitton duplex flagship, Incheon's first, alongside a redesigned Cartier boutique. Other things to know \-International travelers can shop at multi story downtown duty-free stores up to 60 days in advance of your travels. Purchased items are delivered directly to your dedicated gate pickup counters so you do not have to lug it through the city. Please make sure you have enough room for your carry on luggage\! \-You have the option of shopping and or checking out pricing before you fly home at the arrival duty-free shopping stores in Terminal 1 & 2\. \-Good opportunity to purchase Korean Teas and more importantly world famous Korean Beauty Products. # **Hong Kong International (HKG)** Hong Kong's layout is essentially one main terminal plus a satellite concourse. Hong Kong is a premier world class retail hub for Hong KOng maintains its status as a free port. Because Hong Kong does not levy sales tax or Value-Added Tax VAT the prices you see are the prices without the need of processing tax refunds at customs counters when you depart. **Terminal 1 — East Hall** HKIA's main event: the densest cluster of luxury boutiques and the largest duty free floorplates at the airport, with Chanel, Hermès, Dior, Gucci, Cartier and a run of fine watch and jewellery houses occupying a broad luxury shopping floor just past the main departure security checkpoint. Duty Zero by CDF's principal liquor and tobacco stores sit alongside these boutiques. **Terminal 1 — West Hall** A secondary, more compact shopping zone built around Shilla's Beauty\&You store near Gate 35, focused on perfumes, cosmetics and skincare rather than fashion flagships, with a lighter luxury presence than East Hall. **Midfield Concourse** Reached from the main terminal by automated people mover, the Midfield Concourse carries its own duty free offer skewed toward core liquor, tobacco, confectionery and beauty essentials for the gates it serves, rather than the flagship boutiques concentrated in East Hall. **Other things to know** \-Hong Kong has 0% duty on all alcohol less than 30% ABV and wants to be the wine capital for all wins in Asia \-Special Disney resort merchandise not found in standard Disney Stores available at the Magic of Hong Kong Disneyland \-Opportunity to buy Duty-Free luxury goods at the DFS T Galleria located in Causeway Bay and Canton Road # **New York JFK** Unlike most major hubs, JFK has no single duty-free operator — each terminal is leased separately and runs its own concession, so the shopping experience differs sharply depending on which one you're flying from. Duty Free Americas holds Terminal 1 and Terminal 7, International Shoppes has long anchored Terminal 5, an ARI/International Shoppes consortium took over Terminal 4 in 2026, and Avolta's Dufry runs an eleven-year concession at Terminal 8\. **Terminal 1 — New Terminal One** The first phase of JFK's new international terminal opened its retail core around "Skyline Duty Free," a nearly 20,000-square-foot flagship run by Duty Free Americas anchoring the terminal's "World's Runway" commercial corridor, backed by four smaller satellite locations. The design leans into a New York identity, pairing global luxury fragrance, spirits and beauty brands with local New York-made products, and has moved to a cash-and-carry model rather than gate delivery. **Terminal 4 — Delta, SkyTeam & International Carriers** JFK's largest international terminal; as of April 2026 its duty free is run by JFK T4 Retail Partners LLC, a consortium of Aer Rianta International and International Shoppes, which committed $50 million to redesigning the concession. The main store sits on the departures level, spread across gate clusters reachable from the central concourse, with a broad assortment spanning beauty, spirits, tobacco and gifts. **Terminal 5 — JetBlue** Operated by International Shoppes, T5's duty free is the most modest of JFK's terminals: compact, practical stores for fragrance, cosmetics and spirits basics alongside newsstand-style convenience retail, with limited standalone luxury boutiques. **Terminal 7 — British Airways** Duty Free Americas operates T7's duty free, with the main store positioned at the top of the escalator immediately after security in the terminal's main atrium — a single, highly visible store rather than a scattered layout, leaning toward classic staples: spirits, fragrance, cosmetics and confectionery. **Terminal 8 — American Airlines & oneworld** T8 just completed a $125 million redevelopment unveiled in April 2026, with Avolta's Dufry running duty free under an eleven-year agreement. Rather than a single boxed-in store, the format spreads over 60 dining, retail and duty-free concepts through an open-air layout inspired by New York's neighborhood markets, mixing local vendors like Eataly with refreshed luxury boutiques. # **Madrid Barajas (MAD)** Madrid splits its duty free between two operators: Avolta's Dufry runs the general Madrid Duty Free stores across the terminals, while Lagardère's Aelia operates a standalone luxury zone concentrated in Terminal 1 — giving Barajas a dual identity of everyday duty-free convenience alongside what's billed as the largest dedicated luxury retail space at any Spanish airport. **Terminal 1** Generally used by leisure and lower-cost carriers, T1 is home to Aelia's "The Fashion Gallery," a 1,050 sq m luxury zone carrying 21 brands including Bulgari, Salvatore Ferragamo, Montblanc, Omega, Loewe and Burberry. Aelia also runs Haute Parfumerie here, a more intimate fragrance-and-cosmetics space stocking Chanel, Dior, Diptyque and Kérastase — a genuinely high-end retail identity distinct from the airport's larger, more transactional Dufry-run stores elsewhere. **Terminal 4 / 4S** T4 and its satellite T4S, linked by people-mover and serving as Iberia and oneworld's main long-haul hub, hold Barajas's largest duty-free footprint, run by Dufry under the Madrid Duty Free banner. The principal stores sit on Floor 1 near the J gate pier in T4 and the S gate pier in T4S, with T4S the key non-Schengen boarding satellite where travelers access full duty-free allowances, covering beauty, spirits, food and gifts at scale. **Other things to know** \-Wonderful gastronomy shopping options including El Mercado & Sibarium where you can buy vacuum sealed travel ready Iberian Ham and other high end delicacies. \-Great options of finding a great selection of Spanish Domestic design houses Loewe known for its luxury leather. # **Barcelona El Prat (BCN)** Barcelona's duty free is run by Avolta under the Barcelona Duty Free brand across both terminals. Rather than concentrating luxury into one flagship boutique, BCN builds its high-end shopping into a sprawling mall-style retail avenue in Terminal 1, with Terminal 2 offering a smaller, gate-adjacent version of the same mix. **Terminal 1** T1 centers on the roughly 25,000 sq m "El Prat Shopping Avenue," spread across multiple floors with around 100 stores, making it one of the largest airport retail districts in Europe. The main duty-free store sits on Floor 1 in the Schengen departures shopping area, with a second outlet on Floor 3 in the boarding zone near gate D. Luxury names including Gucci, Louis Vuitton, Burberry and Hermès are woven directly into the shopping avenue rather than isolated in a single flagship. **Terminal 2** Handling a larger share of low-cost and charter traffic, T2 takes a leaner approach: its duty-free store sits on Floor 1 in the boarding area near gate U, close to the gates rather than integrated into a shopping concourse, with the offering weighted toward classic categories — fragrance, spirits, food, tobacco, watches and sunglasses. Other things to know \-Good place to buy FC Barcelona gear and avoid city shop crowds \-Purchase artisanal chocolates in unique packaging at Chocolat Factory \-Purchase Catalan gastronomy and fashion products and especially great Cava bottles # **Zurich (ZRH)** Zurich Airport doesn't split by terminal buildings the way most airports do — instead there's a single main terminal with a shared airside "Airside Center," plus a physically separate long-haul pier, Dock E, reached by an automated Skymetro train. Duty free throughout is run by Avolta's Dufry, making ZRH something of a home-market showcase, particularly known for pairing standard duty-free categories with serious watch, jewelry and Swiss chocolate retail. **Airside Center** Located on Level 2 immediately after the main security search, the Airside Center is Zurich's principal duty-free hub, serving departures from Docks A and B. Its standout tenant is Bucherer, running a dedicated Rolex boutique alongside Breitling, Hublot, IWC, Panerai and Tudor, plus fine jewelry from Messika and Pomellato. Right past security sit boutiques for Chanel, Dior and La Prairie, while Swiss confectionery specialists Läderach, Confiserie Sprüngli, Lindt, Cailler and Toblerone give the center a distinctly local specialty-retail feel. **Dockl E** Handles all of Zurich's non-Schengen long-haul departures — SWISS's intercontinental network alongside Emirates, British Airways, Singapore Airlines and United — reached via a roughly three-minute driverless Skymetro ride after a second passport check. Duty free here is smaller and more utilitarian than the main Airside Center: spirits, tobacco and confectionery for passengers about to board long-haul flights, without the dedicated watch and jewelry boutiques found airside in the main terminal. Other things to note \-Airside center is the primary place to buy duty free. Terminal E offerings are very light and you need to take the train again back to the main terminal. \-There are arrival duty-free shops before you pick up luggage and clear customs \-Good opportunity to purchase Swiss spirits including their whiskies \-It is fun to buy “Swiss” chocolates and army knives when you are in Switzerland \-While VAT is low in Switzerland there are high duty costs on liquor and tobacco at local stores and best to buy them when arriving and departing at the airport. # **Dublin (DUB)** Duty free at Dublin Airport is run by Aer Rianta International (ARI) under "The Loop" brand across both terminals. Dublin has an outsized place in duty-free history — credited with opening the world's first airport duty-free shop in 1947 **Terminal 1** Used mainly by short-haul and leisure carriers including Ryanair, T1's Loop Duty Free sits airside immediately after security. The brand mix includes MAC, Jo Malone, Estée Lauder and Tom Ford alongside a solid Irish whiskey selection, with a footprint noticeably smaller than T2's, reflecting T1's faster-turnaround, largely European leisure traffic. **Terminal 2** Home to Aer Lingus's transatlantic operation, T2 houses a larger Loop retail mall with an expanded fragrance and beauty selection adding Victoria's Secret and Bobbi Brown to the T1 lineup. Its signature feature is the Irish Whiskey Collection, a shop-in-shop styled more like a fashion boutique than a spirits counter, built around a black Tipperary crystal chandelier, with every bottle labeled with tasting notes and dual duty-free/duty-paid pricing. Other things to know \-The most travel retail only bottlings are found at this airport and even runs a [“Duty Free Whiskey Club”](https://www.dublinandcorkdutyfree.ie/alcohol/whiskey/duty-free-whiskey-club/?lang=en_IE) offering insider access to rare bottlings. \-There are dedicated outlets supporting Irish culture and heritage from high-end Irish woolens to artisanal food and chocolates. \-DUB applies a "Beauty Price Promise," guaranteeing a single discounted price (at least 15% lower than Irish high-street retail) on cosmetics and fragrances regardless of whether you fly to an EU or non-EU destination # **Athens International (ATH)** Duty free at Athens International is run by Hellenic Duty Free Shops, which holds the exclusive concession for duty free retail across Greece and has operated at the airport since it opened in 2001\. ATH is a single main terminal complex plus a satellite building, and its duty free is distinctive for leaning hard into Greek identity — dedicated "Hellenic Gourmet" corners for olive oil, thyme honey, loukoumi and local wines sit alongside the mainstream perfume-and-cosmetics offer. **Main Terminal Building** The principal Hellenic Duty Free store sits in the Schengen departures area alongside a cluster of boutiques — Hugo Boss in the Schengen zone, and Swatch, Victoria's Secret and a sunglasses boutique in the all-users area before the security-restricted split. A standalone Greek Designers store and a Panaidis eyewear boutique add a homegrown retail layer, with extra virgin olive oil, thyme honey and traditional sweets sitting next to natural cosmetics from Korres and Apivita. **Satellite Terminal Building** Reached from the main terminal via a 700-metre underground tunnel and mainly handling low-cost carriers, the Satellite Terminal has its own 24-hour Hellenic Duty Free Shop so passengers on early or late flights are never without access, carrying the same Greek-specialty product mix as the main building. Others things to know \-What is the difference between **Duty Free vs. Travel Value:** Full duty-free pricing (zero VAT/excise) applies to passengers flying to non-EU destinations (e.g., US, UK). For EU-bound travelers, most boutiques operate as "Travel Value" stores, where the shop absorbs part of the VAT to keep prices on cosmetics and fashion 15–20% lower than high street prices \-Main Hellenic Duty Free stores operate 24/7. However, if the main central stores are busy, use the **Last-Minute Duty Free** kiosks situated right near the gate areas (e.g., Gates B8, B15, A9) for quicker checkout lines \-Unique gift shops selling museum-quality replicas of ancient Greek art, Cycladic figurines, and coin-inspired brass jewelry # **Toronto Pearson (YYZ)** Duty free at Pearson is run by Dufry (Avolta), which controls close to 50,000 sq ft of concession space split between Terminal 1 and Terminal 3 — Pearson has no Terminal 2\. Toronto's duty free splits by airline alliance rather than domestic/international routing, and its signature specialty category is Canadiana: maple syrup, icewine and "Tastefully Canadian" souvenir lines appear throughout both terminals. **Terminal 1** Air Canada's home base and hub for all Star Alliance carriers. A Toronto Duty Free store sits near Gate F60/F61 just past the US-bound checkpoint, stocked with brand-name perfumes, cosmetics and a dedicated liquor selection, while a second Dufry store near Gate E76 on the international side carries Coach, Burberry, Michael Kors, Longchamp and Gucci alongside fragrances and Tastefully Canadian gift items. **Terminal 3** Serves Oneworld and SkyTeam carriers plus WestJet, American, British Airways, Air Transat and Porter. Its newest store, opened in 2025 near Gate C36, was built around a "Made in Canada" concept showcasing domestic wine, spirits and confections, while further Dufry outposts near Gates A10, B22 and B41 cover the US and international departure flows with the standard luxury cosmetics-and-accessories mix. Other things to know \-Best place to buy Canadian Icewine tax free because it is so heavily taxed at normal retail stores \-Great place to buy travel exclusive Canadian Whiskies not sold in their government liquor stores \-Passengers flying to the US clear US Customs right at Pearson (Preclearance). Duty-free shops located in the US Transborder departure gates (Terminal 1 Gate F61, Terminal 3 Gate A) sell liquor and cosmetics duty-free right before you board. \-If you buy liquids (spirits, wine, maple syrup) over 100ml airside, ask the cashier to seal them in a **Secure Tamper-Evident Bag (STEB)** with the receipt visible. This allows you to carry them through security if you have a connecting flight. # **Mexico City International (MEX)** Dufry (Avolta) is the duty free operator at Mexico City's Benito Juárez International Airport, running close to 30 stores across the airport's two terminals, which sit roughly three kilometers apart and are linked by an air-side train (Aerotrén) and shuttle buses. MEX duty free is built around Mexico's signature export categories — tequila and mezcal above all. **Terminal 2** Aeroméxico's home hub, used by Aeroméxico and its SkyTeam partners such as Delta, Air France and KLM, carrying Dufry's flagship presence: a roughly 1,138 sq m main duty free store plus five further shops and two Hudson newsstands. Its standout feature is the "Tequilería," a tasting bar built into the retail floor where travelers can sample premium tequila and mezcal before buying, alongside Mexican vanilla, chocolate, hot sauce and gourmet coffee. **Terminal 1** Handles most other international and domestic carriers, including United and Lufthansa. The duty free store in the departures area (near Gate J) offers the same tequila-and-local-gourmet focus in a smaller footprint, plus an arrivals-hall store for last-minute pickups — useful given the distance between the two terminals means travelers rarely cross between them mid-trip. Other things to know \-Standard commercial tequilas inside the airport are often priced *higher* than at local Mexican supermarkets (like *Chedraui* or *Walmart*). Use duty-free mainly for travel-exclusive gift boxes or bottles hard to find outside Mexico \-Shops like **Britt Shop** sell high-end Mexican handicrafts, leather, and coffee. *Tip:* Always ask for prices before paying at souvenir kiosks, as some lack clearly marked price tags. \-If you have a connecting flight (e.g., stopping in another airport before reaching home), **be extremely careful buying liquids over 100ml**. Airport shops do not consistently pack liquids in official, sealed Security Tamper-Evident Bags (STEBs), which can cause security to confiscate your alcohol at your layover airport. # **Buenos Aires Ezeiza (EZE)** Duty free at Ezeiza is operated by Avolta through its Duty Free Argentina subsidiary. Ezeiza functions as a single international terminal (Terminal A), and its duty free identity centers on Argentina's signature exports — leather goods, Malbec and other regional wines, and artisanal foods — rather than a heavy luxury-boutique lineup. **Terminal A** All of Ezeiza's duty free retail sits within Terminal A, split between a departures-side store reached airside after security and passport control, and an arrivals-side store positioned in front of baggage claim (near belt 8\) for last-minute or on-arrival purchases. Both stores run 24 hours to match round-the-clock long-haul schedules. The assortment leans into national identity: Argentine leather goods (bags, wallets, belts) and handicrafts sit alongside a strong selection of Argentine and international wines and spirits, plus gourmet items like alfajores and mate-related products. Other things to know \-EZE has a large, fully stocked **Arrivals Duty Free shop** located right before customs clearance. Returning locals and incoming tourists can purchase electronics, perfumes, and imported alcohol upon landing without carrying them on their flight. \-Prices inside Duty Free are typically listed in **USD**. If paying with a credit card, ensure you understand how your home bank processes local FX transactions vs. USD. Always double-check your total on the credit card reader before approving payment \-Standard electronics, international cosmetics, and everyday local snacks carry significant airport markups compared to city stores in Palermo or San Telmo. Reserve duty-free mostly for travel exclusives or high-end wines. \-If carrying liquids over 100ml (such as wine or Fernet) onto a flight with a US or European layover, strictly request that the cashier seal your bottles in an official **Secure Tamper-Evident Bag (STEB)** with the receipt inside. # **Montréal–Trudeau (YUL)** Duty free at Montréal–Trudeau is run by Aer Rianta International (ARI) under The Loop Duty Free banner, split between the airport's international departures jetty and its separate US-bound transborder concourse, and distinguished by a strong showcase of Québec specialty products alongside the usual duty free staples. **International Jetty — Gates 50-68** The Loop's flagship store sits airside beyond Checkpoint A on the international jetty, described as one of Canada's largest duty free shops. Alongside standard spirits, tobacco and fragrance walls, it leans into local identity: Québec ice wine and cider, maple products, and chocolates, plus cosmetics, leather goods and jewelry from Montréal designers. The Loop offers click-and-collect for pre-orders. **Transborder Concourse — Gates 72-89 (US-bound)** Reached via Checkpoint C and US preclearance, this concourse has its own recently revamped Loop Duty Free location, kept separate from the international jetty store since US-bound travelers clear customs and immigration before boarding — built for grab-and-go convenience with the same core spirits, tobacco and fragrance selection plus Québec-branded gifts. Other things to know \-Quebec's signature **Ice Cider** (*Cidre de Glace*) is a popular duty-free buy \-Skip buying the Montreal bagels at the airport if flying into the New York Metro Area. Montreal bagels are secondary to New York Bagels\! \-Passengers flying to the US clear US Customs (preclearance) at YUL and enter a separate transborder area. A dedicated, smaller Duty Free store is located near **Gate 75**. \-Always inform the cashier if you have a connecting flight. They must seal liquids over 100ml in a **Secure Tamper-Evident Bag (STEB)** with the receipt clearly visible to prevent confiscation during layover security checks. # **Panama Tocumen (PTY)** Tocumen is one of Latin America's true duty free hubs, built around Copa Airlines' role as "the Hub of the Americas" —known for its sheer scale where roughly 70% of its passengers are in transit. Duty free is split between Duty Free Americas (DFA) and Panama's own Motta Internacional, which operates its stores under the Attenza Duty Free brand. **Terminal 1** Tocumen's original terminal, where Duty Free Americas holds two of the three duty free concessions, with Motta Internacional/Attenza running the third. Stores are spread along the main departures concourse and the North Pier, selling fragrance, cosmetics, liquor, tobacco, watches, electronics and confectionery to heavy connecting traffic through Copa's hub-and-spoke network — electronics, appliances and spirits are particular strengths given the transit-heavy passenger mix. **Terminal 2** Opened in 2019, T2 houses Attenza Duty Free's showcase store, over 1,000 sq m, carrying more than 200 brands spanning Carolina Herrera, Dior and Lancôme to Johnnie Walker, Concha y Toro and Swatch, with regional exclusives from Jo Malone, Tom Ford, Bond No. 9 and Acqua di Parma, plus a dedicated Dior Beauty boutique. Duty Free Americas also holds space here; the store's sensory design concept makes T2 Attenza's flagship and the airport's strongest showcase for prestige beauty and spirits. Other things to know \-Panama produces world-class rum, and PTY is the best place to find top-shelf expressions \-PTY is convenient, but prices on cosmetics, international designer items, and basic souvenirs can carry high markups compared to Panama City or standard US/EU retail. Stick to regional rums, coffee, and travel-exclusive promotions for true savings \-Due to local trade rules, PTY duty-free shops carry products not easily found in US airports, such as **Havana Club** Cuban rum and genuine Cuban cigars (check your home country's import limits before buying). \-Since most travelers at PTY are connecting between flights across the Americas, make sure any liquids (rum, perfume) over 100ml are placed in a sealed **Security Tamper-Evident Bag (STEB)** with the receipt inside so you can pass through subsequent transit security checkpoints safely. # **Bogotá El Dorado (BOG)** Duty free at El Dorado is operated by a Dufry–DFASS joint venture, which won a ten-year concession covering nearly 2,200 sq m of retail space, best known for Colombian emeralds, coffee and leather goods rather than a broad luxury lineup. Overall, shopping duty free at El Dorado International Airport (BOG) in Bogotá is one of the best airport retail experiences in South America. **Terminal 1 (El Dorado International)** All of El Dorado's international duty free sits within Terminal 1's departures hall, where the Dufry-DFASS venture runs under the Bogotá Duty Free name across a few connected formats: the core Bogotá Duty Free stores, the North Mall multibrand boutique (about 136 sq m), and Luxury Multibrands. North Mall carries international names such as Chanel, Michael Kors, Victoria's Secret, Lacoste and Tommy Hilfiger. What sets El Dorado apart is its Colombian specialty selection — emerald jewelry sold alongside single-origin Colombian coffee and leather goods. **Terminal 2 (Puente Aéreo)** Handles largely domestic traffic and has no comparable international duty free offering. Other things to know \-BOG has an **Arrivals Duty Free** store. If you are flying into Colombia, you can buy tax-free liquor and cosmetics right before passing through customs. \-BOG is the ultimate spot to pick up premium Colombian rum without paying city taxes. Look for **La Hechicera** (including airport-exclusive wood-cask finishes), **Parce Rum**, and high-end expressions of **Dictador** or **Ron Viejo de Caldas**. \-Colombia is world-famous for its emeralds, and BOG features certified jewelry boutiques selling loose stones and mounted emerald jewelry. *Tip:* Always request an official certificate of authenticity for any gemstone purchase. \-Boutiques like **Vélez** offer high-quality, stylish Colombian leather jackets, boots, belts, and bags. \-Prices inside duty-free are primarily listed in **USD** or **COP**. Always pay in the currency your credit card is issued in (or local COP if your card waives foreign transaction fees) to avoid dynamic currency conversion markups. # **San Salvador International (SAL)** Duty free at El Salvador International (long known as Comalapa) is split among several smaller concessionaires rather than one dominant brand — Duty Free Americas has the largest footprint, alongside Attenza, Luryx Duty Free, CSC, El Dorado, and Tienda Libre — reflecting a compact, single-terminal Central American airport rather than a major duty free hub. **Terminal overview** The airport runs through one two-level terminal, with departures on the upper floor leading to a single long corridor of 17 gates (1-9 on the lower level, 10-17 upstairs) reached after security and passport control; duty free shops are worked into that corridor rather than gathered in one flagship hall. Duty Free Americas runs multiple storefronts along the concourse, including locations between gates 4 and 5, near gate 6, and between gates 7 and 8, stocking perfume, cigarettes, liquor, confectionery and souvenirs. Smaller counters from Attenza, Luryx, CSC, El Dorado and Tienda Libre fill out the rest of the corridor, with an emphasis on Salvadoran souvenirs and local specialty foods. No named flagship boutique or luxury concession is confirmable here — this is a convenience-format duty free setup rather than a showcase retail hall. Other things to know \-El Salvador produces world-class volcanic-soil arabica beans (notably *Bourbon* and *Pacamara* varieties). Airport shops like **Britt Shop El Salvador** carry premium single-origin, dark-roast, and peaberry beans that make excellent travel gifts. \-El Salvador’s pride in spirits is **Ron Cihuatán**, an artisanal rum crafted in the Cihuatán Valley. Look for signature expressions like *Cihuatán Indigo*, *Cinabrio*, or limited-edition releases (*Xaman*). Purchasing airside avoids heavy alcohol taxes and avoids packing glass in checked luggage. \-El Salvador is famous for its natural indigo dye products. Boutiques stock hand-dyed scarves, clothing, and tote bags. \-El Salvador’s official currency is the US Dollar (USD), so there is no local exchange rate conversion math required for US travelers. \-If flying to the US, be aware that TSA/US-bound flights at SAL frequently perform a secondary bag screening directly at the boarding gate. **Always ask the cashier to seal liquids (rum, perfumes) over 100ml inside an official STEB (Secure Tamper-Evident Bag)** with the receipt visible so gate inspectors do not confiscate them.