Questions on the topic: Duty free in Sharm el Sheikh. Duty free in Egypt - recommendations for tourists Duty free Sharm el Sheikh airport

I apologize for the quality of the photos, as they were taken with a phone.

Let me start with the fact that the DUTY FREE duty-free store at Sharma airport, so dear to the hearts of people of any nationality (not only Russian, according to my observations), is significantly smaller than a similar store at Hurghada airport, in Egypt.

Moreover, he also turned out to be expensive Khurgadinsky. The difference in prices for a bottle of cognac (for example) was an average of $10. And the chips (I wanted to nibble on the plane) cost 2 times more than in the city itself. Also, the packaging is 2 times smaller than those sold in the city. This is downright amazing when it comes to duty-free shopping.
However, if you compare prices in our supermarkets and alcohol stores (for elite alcohol), it still turns out to be much cheaper than in stores in the Russian Federation. The more expensive the product itself, the more noticeable the difference. For example, the price for a liter of Remy Martin cognac in gift packaging (which increases its cost, of course) is approximately 1.5 times less than for the same (exactly the same) bottle in the OKEY hypermarket.

Naturally, prices are fixed, bargaining is inappropriate. The price tag, by the way, is in dollars. the assortment was even somewhat meager in my opinion.

The alcohol department (which also sells sweets, chocolate and halva) is separated from the perfume and cosmetics department (unlike our Duty Free in Pulkovo). These are 2 different stores, with different cash registers.

I also tried to shop at the perfume and cosmetics store, but it didn’t work out. The assortment is certainly decent, but there was simply not much that I was used to using and would like to purchase. Much of it raised strong doubts about the quality and shelf life, as well as proper storage.
For example, so dirty, worn out and falling apart boxes with sets of fragrances (such travel sets of miniatures, which I really love and sometimes collect) and sets of decorative items (also travel sets... or sets of 2-3 lipsticks or eyeshadows) - I have never seen it anywhere. I’m scared to even think how many years they’ve been there since they look like that. And under what conditions... I completely lost the desire to buy, but I was afraid of Egyptian fragrances in general - because their quality could also turn out to be Turkish-Egyptian or something else, which they sell around the city on trays for 10 dollars a 50-100 ml bottle.

In general, I didn’t take any risks. Moreover, nothing particularly outstanding was observed. There were no new collections. The decorative display stands are very old and dusty; they have not been cleaned for a very long time. There are gaping holes in the places where the product should have been, and there are a lot of them. That is, half of the in-demand products are simply not available and are not even available in testers. In particular, this was the stand of “Guerlain” and “Lancome”. The rest were only marginally better.

There is also a small counter with clocks. Everything is also mixed together - ancient collections along with more recent ones. It’s hard to say to what extent there are fresh models of famous watches there, everything is mixed up. Moreover, I saw similar items with the same high-profile brands in Sharma itself, and these were copies, at prices starting from $15. I don’t know how anyone, some unconditionally trust the fact that this is DUTY FREE and do not doubt the authenticity... About Egypt, I don’t have such confidence, especially when I see a picture of a product lying on the counter that costs less in the city than in "Duty Free" (I'm talking about chips, halva and other products, as well as souvenirs...
Alcohol (elite) in bottles is not sold in the city.

In general, if you don’t go into thoughts about the differences between all DUTY FREE in all countries, but compare only with Egypt and in particular with Hurgadinsk (I know that “duty” in quite detail), then the “duty” in Sharm really evokes sadness, although you can profit from something, but somehow without much joy and choice.

Although it is quite possible to get hold of banal gin, whiskey, and common well-known cognacs. The Hurghada Duty Free also has a selection of sunglasses from high-profile brands, some bags and leather goods (wallets, belts), and a collection of accessories (also branded). In Sharm there is no trace of this, only alcoholic products along with souvenirs (one department) and perfumery and cosmetics (another department), and, well, watches.

In general, for those who were not in the know, I advise you not to place too much hope on this “drink”... Well... unless you are interested in something other than cognac.

Oh yes... glasses, by the way, are sold at the airport. There are only a few models (very small selection), but this is no longer a DUTY FREE store. It was just a store, something like a simple stall. The products are beautiful, they are all big brands, there is no choice at all. But they don't look like a fake. It's off to the side, sort of located in a corner, separate from Duty Free, and of course at the same price as ours.
There, to the side, there are shops with silverware. Ugly, crude products, exactly the same in the city... this is also NOT “duty free” and not duty free trade. These are just shops. The products, like almost all Egyptian ones, are of low quality and sloppy. Aesthetically not attractive... but the taste and color - depending on your taste.

The last time I visited this store was the end of November 2012. The last 2 photos show Sharm el-Sheikh airport itself.

The international airport is located 18 kilometers northeast of Sharm el-Sheikh. Now it is called the same as the city - Sharm el-Sheikh, and was previously known as Ras Nasrani. Built by Israel in 1968, it was first used as military base, and ten years later, in 1978, was transferred to Egypt as part of the Camp David Agreement.

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Now it is the largest airport in the Sinai Peninsula and the third busiest airport in Egypt, second only to Cairo in terms of the number of passengers received. Serves not only guests of this resort, but also tourists traveling to Dahab, Nuweiba and Taba.

Airport structure

More than 50 planes fly to Sharm el-Sheikh every day. Information about departures and arrivals is displayed on the online board of the official website. The busiest schedule is from 6 to 10 pm, during this period planes can land every 5 minutes.

The airport layout is simple: the complex consists of two passenger terminals located 200 meters from each other. The long-awaited third, which was going to be launched in 2012 and then in 2015, is unlikely to be ready before 2017-2018. The three terminals are expected to serve up to 10 million travelers annually.

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Takeoff and landing are carried out on two runways, each a little more than three kilometers long. Third runway- in the project, its opening will take place simultaneously with the opening of the new terminal.

Terminal 1 was opened in 2007, abbreviated T1 8 million passengers pass through it every year. This is where most international flights land, and charter passengers are also accepted here.

There are 40 passport control posts in the building, but this is no longer enough to serve the increasing flow of tourists every year. Visa processing and customs control during peak hours it sometimes takes more than an hour.

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Behind passport control there is a baggage claim area and a small duty-free area. Prices are in US dollars and the selection is limited. If there is no urgent need for alcohol and cigarettes, it is better to wait until the city, in Sharm el-Sheikh there are duty free shops in the Old Town, Soho Square and Naama Bay.

Terminal 2 (T2), better known as "old", used mainly for domestic flights. The last time it was renovated was in 2004, and after the construction of the new terminal, the majority moved there international airlines. Currently, flight passengers pass through T2 Air airlines Cairo, Air Berlin, Livingston Airlines, Meridiana and Eurofly, as well as domestic flights. T2 receives approximately 2.5 million passengers per year.

Airlines

Sharm el-Sheikh hosts regular flights from Russia and Europe, which are operated by the largest air carriers:

Aeroflot - from Moscow and St. Petersburg;

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AirBerlin - from Berlin, Dusseldorf and Basel;
Austrian Airlines - from Vienna;
Turkish Airlines - from Istanbul;
Monarch Airlines and easyJet - from Birmingham, London and Manchester,
Blue Panorama Airlines - from Rome and Milan.

In addition to the listed companies, liveries of airlines from Europe and the Middle East can be seen on the airfield.

Besides, they fly to Sharm charter flights many airlines, including Russian ones: Kogalymavia, I-Fly, NordStar and RusLine.

Flying on an airplane is always a little exciting. Many questions always arise: which flight is better to choose - charter or regular, how much luggage can you take with you, how to get through faster passport control, how not to get lost at the airport and much, much more. To dispel all concerns, we will tell you...

How to save on a visa to Egypt

Tourists from Russia, Kazakhstan, Belarus and Ukraine most often apply for a visa upon arrival in Egypt. A visa allowing travel throughout Egypt will cost $25 and is valid for 30 days. You can obtain a migration card from travel agency representatives at the airport. The service is free, although some try to sell cards for 1-2 dollars.

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For those who are not planning excursions towards the Suez Canal(or Luxor), Sinai stamp is enough, which is installed free of charge and allows you to stay on the territory of the Sinai Peninsula for up to 15 days. To receive such a stamp, you need to: back side indicate the migration card in large letters "SINAI ONLY"(pronounced “saynay onli”), with this card you need to go not to the windows where visas are issued, but directly to the border guards.

If your plans change during your vacation, you will need an Egyptian visa, for example, you can return to the airport, pay $25 and get the necessary stamp in your passport.

Violations of the visa regime in Egypt can result in a three-day prison sentence followed by deportation of the violator from the country at his expense.

You can exchange currency at the same window where you apply for a visa. It is better to bring dollars or euros to Egypt, The exchange rate for Russian rubles is extremely low. It is not necessary to change money at the airport; in the old city there are exchangers and ATMs (look for those marked FOREX), as well as bank branches.

Transfer from airport

Most tourists flying to Sharm el-Sheikh do not have to think about how to get from the airport to the city: the price of the trip already includes a transfer to the hotel.

If you booked a plane ticket and hotel yourself, you can use the services of local companies that will not only deliver you to the hotel, but also help you get through passport control faster.

There are always a lot of taxi drivers in the arrival hall and at the exit. There is no official carrier or standard prices. To avoid unpleasant surprises, it is better to agree on the price before getting into a taxi. If you don't want to bargain, You can pre-order a taxi or transfer from international services, for example, Resorthoppa. In March 2017, with pre-booking the cost of a taxi from the airport to Sharm El Sheikh was 14 euros, which is a little more than taxi drivers offer, but the taxi driver will wait at the terminal with a sign, even if you arrive on a night flight.

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In addition, minibuses to the city center stop at Terminal 1. There are no fixed tariffs for tourists, It is better to discuss the fare with the driver before boarding the bus. Approximate price- about 2 euros.

Cars for rent are offered as international companies(Hertz and Thrifty) and local ones. But given the peculiarities of Egyptian traffic, it is cheaper and safer to travel by taxi.

Duty-free in Sinai

In duty- free airport and Sharm el-Sheikh is not happy with the choice: fakes, torn packaging of luxury brand cosmetics, souvenirs at astronomical prices. It is better to take care of souvenirs from Egypt in advance, and buy as many cigarettes and alcohol as possible before departure.

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You can only pay for cosmetics with a card, Most departments only accept cash, preferably dollars. Euros and Egyptian pounds are accepted, but at a reduced rate.

The best duty-free Sharm El Sheikh is in the city, on Soho Square. And those who are staying in Naama Bay can do duty-free shopping, located at the Savoy Hotel.

Arriving at one of the most famous resorts In Egypt, having settled into a hotel and unpacked their things, tourists still cannot relax. They are faced with a new question - which main ones to inspect first, what is worth spending time on, and what should be ignored. In addition, from Sharm el-Sheikh you can go to study various historical places Egypt, we will talk about.

Duty free is a chain of stores throughout to the globe, and in Egypt in particular. The main feature of establishments of this type is that they are located right at the intersection of the state border, that is, on neutral territory. Most often they can be found in international terminals of air harbors, as well as on ships or passenger aircraft.

Due to the fact that duty-free shops are located at the border, all goods sold there are not subject to any taxes. customs duties, excises and taxes. This makes it possible to sell them at a price significantly lower than in conventional retail outlets. Here you can buy tobacco products, alcoholic drinks, clothing, cosmetics, perfumes and souvenirs.

Duty free in Sharm el-Sheikh and Hurghada

IN city of Sharm el-Sheikh There are two duty-free shops - at the international airport and in a shopping center located in the Naama Bay area. Hurghada has four such stores - in the arrivals hall and in the departure area international airport, on Village Road (on the ground floor there is a huge assortment of tobacco products and alcohol, on the second floor you can buy good cosmetics and perfumes) and on the facade of the hotel Sea Gull 4*.

Assortment and prices

Tourists flying to Egypt from Russia and the CIS countries focus primarily on cigarettes and alcoholic beverages - these are the purchases on which you can save the most. In addition, in duty-free stores you often find very high-quality goods that cannot be bought in our country, especially at such low prices.

In addition to tobacco and alcohol products, it is very profitable to buy cosmetics and perfumes in duty-free - you can save up to 30% on them compared to prices in large chain stores. Here you can also find something that will never be sold in Russia and its neighboring countries. There is one more plus - in duty-free you can often buy so-called travel sets - sets of several types of cosmetics packaged in samples. By purchasing a travel set, every girl can afford luxury cosmetics at a minimal price.

You can save about 15% on jewelry sold in Egyptian duty-free. The final price depends on the city in which you want to buy the product, the design and the manufacturer.

Duty-free stores in Egypt provide the opportunity to purchase various goods at a reduced price. But it is important to remember one rule - even taking into account all the cost reductions, goods in a city duty-free store will cost much less than in a similar store, but on the territory of the airport. When purchasing, pay attention to the price tags - on some the cost is indicated in dollars, and on others - in euros.

If we compare duty-free stores in Moscow and Egypt, then in Moscow prices are generally higher, and the choice is greater than that offered by duty-free stores in Hurghada and Sharm el-Sheikh, but this only applies to cosmetics and perfume products. As for alcohol and cigarettes, prices are lower and there is more choice, just like in duty-free in Egypt.

Sharm el-Sheikh - large resort town Egypt, which is located on the Red Sea coast. It became known throughout the world after just a village in the south of the Sinai Peninsula began to turn into a large tourist centre s good developed infrastructure. However, unlike the others Egyptian resorts, he stopped looking like eastern city, reminiscent of Mediterranean holiday destinations. Comes here every year great amount tourists, enjoying the advantageous natural location and excellent climate. Most of them arrive at aircraft through the resort's major airport, so many who visited the Egyptian paradise We are very familiar with the duty free airport at Sharm el-Sheikh.

Duty free at Sharm el-Sheikh airport

The most popular duty free shops are located at the airport, although many choose other outlets for shopping. Duty free shops are a ten minute drive from Naama Bay. The local market also attracts tourists. These and many other duty free shops are owned by EgyptAir DutyFree.

It has about sixty-seven outlets in modern shopping centers And major airports countries. The catalog of their products and their prices can be viewed at any time by visiting their official website.

Duty free at Sharm el-Sheikh airport

After you receive your luggage at the airport, you can immediately head to the duty free department by turning left from the hall. As a rule, tourists buy perfumes, sweets and alcohol here. The advantage of buying alcoholic beverages at the airport is a bonus liter: you can buy as many as four liters of elite alcohol. It is possible that the products will be cheaper in the markets, but there is a risk of running into a fake. Cost in all Duty free varies, and the airport branch isn't the best place to shop, but that only applies to some items. Here you can successfully buy luxury jewelry, perfume and alcohol.

Wide assortment in duty free at Sharm el-Sheikh airport

Traditional sets of “alcohol, candy, perfume” are far from the only thing that can be purchased at Duty free. The assortment is aimed at tourists who might have forgotten something at home from clothes, accessories and equipment, or who need some kind of welcome gift or souvenir.

In duty free at Sharm el-Sheikh airport you can buy:

· branded watches and glasses;

· care cosmetics and perfumes;

original Jewelry;

· chocolates, nuts, Mentos;

· clothes of famous brands for women and men;

· toys;

· crystal souvenirs, figurines, national clothes, lighters, figurines, pens, etc.;

· household appliances: irons, hair dryers, shaving machines, etc.

Duty free shopping rules

If anyone has an idea about making money by reselling goods from Duty free, then moderate your ardor. As a rule, most of these stores have rules that do not allow bulk purchases. For example, in Sharm el-Sheikh duty free you can purchase any product that is tax-free within two days after arrival.

In this case, you will need to present your passport and ticket so that the sellers can check it. The advantage of shopping at Duty free operates on the principle that the stores are located outside the state, therefore a tourist who makes purchases at such a retail outlet must have an uncertain location. This applies to both foreign tourists, and the Egyptians who returned home. Both of them have time to shop at Sharm el-Sheikh duty free.

But do not forget about the restrictions on the number of units of goods: no more than three liters of alcoholic beverages, no more than three blocks of cigarettes, no more than eight perfume products. Plus, each person has a purchase limit of two hundred dollars. In a year, a foreigner can only visit this duty-free store four times, while an Egyptian can only visit twice.

Can you tell me where the prices are better? Will it be possible to visit a detik in Sharm immediately upon arrival???

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Arrived on February 15 from Egypt.... visited 2 duty free in Borispol and in Sharm el-Sheikh.... and saw that in Sharm the prices are 2 times higher than in Kyiv... I bought myself perfume, alcohol, sweets in Boryspil duty free and upon departure I saw that the charm had everything that I bought for 15-20 dollars. more expensive.... Next...

Good afternoon Tell me, upon arrival in Sharm, is it now possible to get into DUTY FREE at the airport? and how? How many times have I flown, I noticed that it is only available for those flying back. but I saw that our people were returning to the bus with purchases. tell me who was there recently. Thank you

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Some kind of strange DF... I walked in, there were 3 Arabs sitting there with the appearance of doing you a favor. The choice is small and quite expensive. I wanted to buy local rum from the cheap one)) - it would be interesting to try. I paid in dollars, of course, but he said no change - ok? Instead of 1 dollar, he offered his 1 pound! I was fed up with all this, I returned their stinking rum, turned and left. On departure there is a DF - also specific (empty, trial bottles of perfume, dirty cosmetics) The choice is small. The prices are normal. Good DF on departure from Israel (if... More...

Upon arrival in Egypt, is it possible to go to airport duty-free or only on the way back?

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Upon arrival, there is a small shop where they often buy whole packages of German beer and it’s not expensive. But upon arrival there is little time, and somehow everyone forgets in the bustle - the hassle of going through customs, immigration, buses, etc.. You just want to get to the sea as quickly as possible. Further...

Good afternoon! I would like to know how the information I have seen on various sites about the possibility of purchasing alcohol in the city Dute free within 24 (or 48?) hours upon arrival in Sharm is implemented in practice: we will probably stop at Shark's Bay, -tell me where this store is located, how much does a taxi cost to get to it, and are there any restrictions on purchasing? I’m also interested in how much and what kind of alcohol Egyptians allow to enter freely (info on different portals is, again, contradictory, but in the past) year in Eilat, it was unpleasant when they took away 3 beilis, adjusting it to “strong” alcohol. Since reviews almost unanimously state that drinking local swill is not only disgusting, but also unsafe, I would like to buy a normal product myself right away. Thank you. .

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We bought alcohol in Duty Free in Sharm on Soho (you can visit it within 48 hours). 2 bottles per person. If that’s not enough for you, come back later again (they don’t put any marks). Don’t forget your passport with you. I have cigarettes I bought them both in the second and third weeks of vacation, they sold them, and alcohol only in the first 2 days. In Moscow at Duty Free on departure they took “in moderation”, but there were people who took a lot, and no one had anything in Sharma didn’t take it away. The Egyptians don’t even pay attention to who has “what” and “how much.” Next...

Please tell me the prices in duty in Soho are higher than in Moscow for alcohol and if perfumes and cosmetics? Thanks for the answers

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Buy everything in Moscow. Duty in Soho is if you need to buy something in the first 2 days. The selection is small and alcohol, perfume and cigarettes. And the store itself is small. Prices are the same as in Moscow. When leaving at Sharma airport, prices for alcohol is much higher. About cosmetics....-in Moscow. Further...

I read in reviews that Sharma has dummies in which you can stock up for 3 days from the day of arrival, there are some like this near the hotel, or in general, who has been to one of these, tell me where they are... thank you

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