Duty Free - Where to buy?
Jun 12, 2018, 5:28 pm
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Duty Free - Where to buy?
I don't travel much internationally, nor do I typically buy duty free smokes.
I have a friend flying DFW-LHR-MAD, and I am flying DFW-FRA-MAN. Where along these journeys would it be most economical to buy him smokes? Here is the US, or one of the European cities? I imagine he is looking for american brands like camel or marlboro.
Thoughts?
I have a friend flying DFW-LHR-MAD, and I am flying DFW-FRA-MAN. Where along these journeys would it be most economical to buy him smokes? Here is the US, or one of the European cities? I imagine he is looking for american brands like camel or marlboro.
Thoughts?
Jun 14, 2018, 11:43 am
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I don't travel much internationally, nor do I typically buy duty free smokes.
I have a friend flying DFW-LHR-MAD, and I am flying DFW-FRA-MAN. Where along these journeys would it be most economical to buy him smokes? Here is the US, or one of the European cities? I imagine he is looking for american brands like camel or marlboro.
Thoughts?
I have a friend flying DFW-LHR-MAD, and I am flying DFW-FRA-MAN. Where along these journeys would it be most economical to buy him smokes? Here is the US, or one of the European cities? I imagine he is looking for american brands like camel or marlboro.
Thoughts?
FRA would be cheaper than LHR, but I can't remember whether it has arrivals duty free.
There is no duty free when travelling between EU member states, so you can't buy duty free at FRA departures heading for MAN.
Jun 14, 2018, 12:01 pm
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LHR is the most expensive airport in Europe for duty free cigarettes.
Your best bet may be to buy them in DFW on your way out to Europe.
You will not be able to buy at DFW on your return trip.
Your best bet may be to buy them in DFW on your way out to Europe.
You will not be able to buy at DFW on your return trip.
Jun 15, 2018, 5:54 pm
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As a point of reference, UK airports are going to be around 44 GBP for a carton of 200 king-size. Some variance, obviously, but better than 90+ on the street!
Jun 16, 2018, 2:32 am
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44GBP is similar to the street price in much of the rest of Europe. Germany is around 60EUR for 200. In Austria I pay 45.60EUR for 8 x 23 Marlboro Reds.