What is Lotte duty free?

Lotte Duty Free (LDF) is one of the world's largest travel retailers, operated by Hotel Lotte, offering premium, tax-free luxury goods, cosmetics, and, in particular, K-beauty products. Founded in 1980, it provides extensive duty-free shopping in major airports (e.g., Incheon, Gimpo) and downtown locations across Asia and Oceania, along with a robust online shopping platform.

What does Lotte Duty Free do?

Lotte Duty Free Oceania offers world-class duty-free and retail shopping experiences in airports and downtown city locations across Australia, including Melbourne and Brisbane Airports, and Sydney CBD.

Is Lotte Duty Free real?

Established in February 1980 with its first store in Sogong-dong, Seoul, Lotte Duty Free has expanded its presence both domestically and internationally. In Korea, we operate stores in Myeongdong, World Tower, Gimpo Airport, Gimhae Airport, Busan, and Jeju.

Which countries have Lotte duty free?

Lotte Duty Free operates more than 20 duty-free shops in seven territories, including Australia, Guam, Japan, South Korea, New Zealand, Singapore and Vietnam.

Are things actually cheaper in duty-free?

Is duty-free shopping cheaper? Duty-free items which are tax free are generally cheaper compared to regular retail store prices. Before shelling out for a duty-free purchase, you should undertake a quick comparison to see if you could buy the same item at a similar price back home.

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What's the best thing to buy at duty-free?

The best things to buy duty-free are typically heavily taxed items like liquor, tobacco, perfumes, and cosmetics, which offer significant savings, alongside luxury goods such as watches, jewelry, and high-end electronics, plus unique local gourmet foods or snacks, especially when flying out of regions known for those products (like French skincare or Japanese sweets). Always compare prices beforehand, as savings vary, and research what's available at your specific airport for the best deals. 

What is cheaper to buy at duty-free?

Liquor, cigarettes, and other tobacco products tend to offer the best deals because they're usually heavily taxed. Other items you're likely to find in many duty-free shops include perfumes, gourmet chocolates (especially from Switzerland), electronics, cosmetics, and other beauty items.

What kind of products does Lotte Duty Free sell?

• Liquor. Today's. Benefit.
• Perfume/ Body/Hair. JCB.
• Beauty. Sale. K-Beauty. Station.
• GLEEN. Color. Contacts.
• TIRTIR. $4 SHOP.

How to buy from Lotte duty free?

You can pre-order duty-free products online from 60 days up to 24 hours before your international flight. Your purchases will be ready for collection at our airport stores when you depart or arrive.

Are sharks common in Korea?

The recent increase in shark sightings along Korea's east coast is largely attributed to warming waters, which have attracted more warm-water fish species that sharks feed on. According to NIFS, surface water temperatures in Korea's surrounding seas have risen by 1.58 degrees Celsius over the past 57 years.

What is LOTTE famous for?

Lotte Group's major businesses are food, retail, chemical, construction, manufacturing, tourism, service, finance, etc. Food: Lotte Confectionery, Lotte Chilsung, Lotte Liquor, Lotte Asahi Liquor, Lotte GRS, and others.

Do you have to declare what you buy at duty-free?

Generally, you must declare any items you are bringing back, even if they are gifts, and you may be required to pay duties on goods that exceed your personal exemption limit.

Where are the stray kids hand prints?

Star Avenue, located in a shopping mall in Seoul, features handprints of Korean idols like Stray Kids, Twice, Aespa, and Super Junior. Visitors find it fun to see the handprints and take photos with them.

What are the rules on duty-free?

When travelling from the UK to the EU, your duty-free allowance (per adult) will be:

• 1 litre of spirits OR 2 litres of sparkling wine or fortified wine or other alcholic drink less than 22% ABV.
• 4 litres of still wine.
• 16 litres of beer.
• 200 cigarettes or 100 cigarillos or 50 cigars or 250g of smoking tobacco.

Is it worth getting duty-free?

Duty-free is worth it for high-taxed items like alcohol, tobacco, and luxury goods (perfumes, cosmetics, high-end electronics), especially if you find unique gift sets or products unavailable at home, but it's often not a deal for snacks, souvenirs, or general items, and prices vary widely by airport and country, so research prices online first. The real savings come from avoiding local VAT/import taxes, but stores can inflate base prices, so compare before buying to ensure you're saving money, not just paying a premium for the airport experience. 

Why are duty-free bags sealed?

Why do they seal your tax free bags? To make sure consumable tax-free products are not be opened until you have left the country so that they can be consumed in your home country.

What is the 4B rule in South Korea?

The 4B movement is a lifestyle choice for women, rejecting four traditional expectations: marriage, childbirth, dating, and sex with men. The 4B ideology first emerged in South Korea around 2015, following the rise of 'Megalia', a radical feminist online community.

How many hours of sleep do Koreans get?

' That shows just how lightly Korean society treats sleep,” said Shin, who is also president of the Korean Society of Sleep Research (KSSM). According to a 224 KSSM report on sleep habits, Koreans sleep for an average of six hours and 58 minutes, which is 18 percent less than the OECD average.

What is the most bought item in an airport?

eSIM provider Holafly analyzed nationwide keyword search volumes (and by state) to determine the most popular snacks available in airports. Leading the way is a popular American dessert—Oreo. The sandwich cookie paved the path to number one with 113,380 searches nationwide.

Is perfume cheaper in duty-free?

Yes, perfumes are often cheaper in duty-free shops because they remove import taxes (like VAT), leading to savings of 10-40% compared to high-street prices, but it's crucial to compare prices as some local sales or online deals can be cheaper, and prices vary by airport and brand. While you save on taxes, duty-free shops can sometimes have higher base prices or limited stock for niche brands, so always check local prices or online first. 

How do I know if an item is duty-free?

Personal items

Such items include clothing, footwear and personal grooming articles. Personal items are free from duty and tax if they have been owned and used by you overseas for 12 months or more, or they are imported temporarily (Customs clearance may be required).