Duty Free and Tax Free

What better way to start your trip than taking a wander around duty free at Manchester Airport? Below we’ve got information on all of your duty and tax free allowances when travelling to or from the airport.

“If you are flying outside the European Union you are entitled to your full allowance of goods at Tax and Duty Free prices.

If you are flying within the European Union you are entitled to Tax Free prices on fragrances, cosmetics and skincare; photographic and electrical goods; fashion and accessories; gifts, jewellery and souvenirs.”

shopping at manchester

Allowances when arriving from an EU country:

Technically you can bring in an unlimited amount from the EU, if you are transporting them yourself and you only intend them for personal use. However, if you are carrying over the below amounts, you will probably be asked some questions by the customs officers.
duty free at Manchester Airport

Allowances when arriving from a non-EU country:

You must bring them in by yourself and they must be for your own use.

duty free at Manchester Airport

Manchester Airport has Duty Free shopping in all terminals; look for Biza in departures in Terminals 1, 2 and 3. It is also available in Terminal 1 Arrivals.

Collect On Return

For those passengers flying within the UK and the EU, you can do all your shopping at the airport, but store it safely for collection once you return from your trip! No worries about space or weight limitations.
If you are travelling to non-EU countries (see below), you can make greater savings on your duty free shopping.
  • The Canary Islands
  • The Channel Islands (including Jersey and Guernsey)
  • Belarus (including Minsk)
  • Gibraltar
  • Iceland
  • Norway
  • Switzerland
  • Turkey
  • All of Africa
  • All of Asia and the Middle East
  • All of Australasia
  • All of North America, Central America and the Caribbean (including Canada, Mexico and USA)
  • All of South America