What to buy at Cairo Airport?

Are there souvenirs at Cairo Airport?

Our stores at the airportDufry is the leading travel retailer here in Egypt– we have thousands of fabulous tax-free products. Ranging from fragrances to fashion accessories, cosmetics to confectionary, spirits to souvenirs, skincare to sunglasses.

Are things cheaper in airport shops?

Duty-free shopping can yield big savings, although this depends on various factors such as the type of goods you are looking to buy and local exchange rates. This means that duty free shopping can lead to a considerable amount of savings on your purchases if you know how to do it right.

Does Cairo Airport have food?

Eating and drinking facilities are also available, with numerous fast foods and restaurants located within the airport. Leisure bars can be found in the Departure Halls and are available 24-hours daily. Shopping is a part of Cairo Airport and here passengers can visit the many gift shops available.

How much are cigarettes in Egypt duty free?

Usually pay around 30euros for 200 cigarettes at hurghada.

Tourist Entry Visa to Egypt: Should I buy the online e-Visa, or at Cairo Airport upon arrival?

How many packs of cigarettes can I buy from Duty Free?

If you are arriving from a non-EU country, the following goods may be imported without incurring customs duty: 200 cigarettes or 100 cigarillos (max. 3 grams each) or 50 cigars or 250g of tobacco.

What is not allowed in Egypt airport?

Prohibited Items

Real and toy arms, ammunition and explosives and any other substances containing explosive materials such as firearms and crackers. All kinds of artifacts. All kinds of narcotics. Subsidized commodities except for personal use.

How early do you need to get to Cairo Airport?

You need to be at airport two hours before scheduled time of departure. (Closing time for domestic flights is (30) minutes before scheduled time of departure).

Can you drink alcohol at Cairo Airport?

There's a good range of restaurants, cafés, (snack) bars and shops at Cairo Airport. If you have ever flown EgyptAir you know that this airline doesn't serve alcohol on board. You can however drink a beer (or something else) at the airport.

Can you buy Louis Vuitton duty free?

You can choose from Louis Vuitton and Hermès bags too. Lotte Duty Free Australia offers exclusive events and membership programs that provide customers with an unparalleled shopping experience.

Is it better to buy perfume at airport?

'Some other great duty free items to buy that are commonly the best value for money include chocolate, perfume and cosmetics. 'Of course, if you've been keeping your eye out for a certain product that you see at a discounted price, then it makes sense to make the purchase.

Can I buy perfume in duty free?

Enjoy duty free shopping before you fly!

Save an average of up to 20% on perfume, skincare and cosmetics, compared to high street prices. And if you're travelling outside the EU, you can make the most of extra savings on duty-free liquor and tobacco. Just ask staff for details.

What is must buy souvenir in Egypt?

What can I not bring back from Egypt?

You are also not allowed to take out drugs, food, silver, or gold bought on the local market (these last two have an exception for "very small quantities for personal use"). Note that at the time of writing there was a blanket ban on bringing any kind of bird back from Egypt to the United States.

Does Cairo Airport have duty free?

Duty Free shops have indeed revolutionized airport shopping in Egypt. With a total of 4,000 sqm of retail space, Cairo International Airport's Duty Free shops are now able to offer passengers a broad array of international brands not available in other airport locations throughout the country.

How long does it take to check-in at Cairo airport?

For international flights: three hours before scheduled time of departure (Closing time for international flights is (60) minutes before scheduled time of departure, effective the 1st of June 2009). For domestic flights: two hours before scheduled time of departure.

Does Cairo Airport have sleeping pods?

Book a Sleeping Pod at Cairo International Airport - Terminal 2 Pearl Lounge and forget about any encounters (Rush, traffic jam...) on the way to the airport. Enjoy a comfortable night sleep and wake up knowing you're only minutes from the gate for only $10/hour.

Is Cairo Airport big?

The airport is located in Heliopolis, to the northeast of Cairo around fifteen kilometres (eight nautical miles) from the business area of the city and has an area of approximately 37 km² (14 sq mi). It is one of the busiest airports in Africa, in terms of total passengers.

Is ibuprofen allowed in Egypt?

For travelers wondering, “Can I take ibuprofen, Tylenol, and Imodium to Egypt?”: simple over-the-counter medications (medications not requiring a prescription), like vitamins, allergy medications, Advil, anti-diarrheal medications, etc., are generally allowed in Egypt in the dosage travelers will need during their trip ...

What is impolite in Egypt?

Basic Etiquette

It is considered impolite to point the toe, heel or any part of the foot toward another person. Showing the sole of one's shoe is also impolite.

Do I need to carry my passport in Egypt?

In Egypt, carry your passport with you: you'll need it to register at hotels, change money at banks, and possibly to show at police checkpoints. If travelling for any length of time, it may be worth registering with your embassy in Cairo, which will help speed things up if you lose your passport.

Are cigarettes cheaper in duty free or on the plane?

As the UK has left the EU - prices of cigarettes in airports are cheaper because of Duty Free.

How much is a sleeve of cigarettes in duty free?

less than half the price you'd pay in a conventional store. A pack of 20 Marlboro Red is about £12 in "normal" shops, Duty Free is about half that, so a "sleeve" of 200 would be around £60.

Can you bring tobacco back in hand luggage?

Cartons of cigarettes are allowed in both carry-on and checked bags. It is generally allowed to bring cigarettes on a plane for personal use.