Duty Free Shops Directory

Listed below is the Duty Free concession in various airports in India:

Delhi Duty Free
The company was awarded the concession to manage and operate the Duty Free Shops at Terminal 3, Indira Gandhi International Airport in Delhi.

Duty Free Trade (Operated by ITDC)
ITDC is the pioneer of Duty Free Business in India. With the changing times, the company have also changed its business focus from operating Duty Free Shops only at the International Airports to expanding it to other locations such as Seaports etc. Duty Free shops at Goa International Airport and Coimbatore International Airport are operated by ITDC.

Bengaluru Duty Free (Operated by Nuance)
Nuance India started its operations in 2006, and it has steadily established itself as one of the largest players in the Indian travel retail market. The company currently operates duty free shops at the departure and arrival halls of the Kempegowda International Airport, in Bangalore and aims to provide the ultimate airport shopping experience.

Flemingo Dutyfree Shop
Owned by Flemingo International, it is a Dubai based global duty free and travel retail operator. The company (DFS / Flemingo partnership) was awarded the concession to manage and operate the Duty Free Shops at Terminal 2 at Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (CSIA) in Mumbai.

Cochin Duty Free
Cochin Duty Free is the retail arm of Cochin International Airport, operating duty-free shops in the international terminal of Cochin Airport, Kochi.

Hyderabad Duty Free (HDF)
Located at the International Departures and Arrivals in Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (RGIA), Hyderabad. Hyderabad Duty Free (HDF) is a 100 % subsidiary of GMR Hyderabad International Airport Ltd (GHIAL), which also manages the operations of the airport.

Some airport duty free FAQs

What is duty free and who is eligible to shop duty free?

Duty free shopping allows international shoppers to browse and shop from a wide variety of high end international brands at incredibly low prices, thanks to the exemption from several local and national taxes and duties on these products.

This is because the merchant who imports these products is exempt from paying these taxes as they are selling them to customers who are leaving the country. Thus, the merchant is able to pass on the cost savings to the customer. This gives savvy shoppers the opportunity to grab fantastic merchandise at bargain prices and take advantage of numerous offers on these already low prices.

As per Customs regulations, only passengers who have an international boarding pass and valid passport are eligible to shop duty free.

Are there any restricted items for departure or arrival?

Although you can purchase all product categories available at duty shops, including liquors, chocolates, perfumes and cosmetics, tobacco, fashion accessories and electronics while arriving and departing at any airport in India. However, some restricted items such as liquors and tobacco, you are subject to local Customs regulations.

Check with your Airlines for more information on duty free issue for your next destinations.

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