Being the country's 3rd busiest airport, Bengaluru's Kempe Gowda International Airport is in the heart of India's Silicon Valley. With its state-of-the-art facilities and myriad of international and domestic flights, Bengaluru International Airport offers its passengers much to do.

The airport has two terminals where T2 handles all international flights. At the terminal, shopaholics can shop for world-class products from duty-free stores at a comparatively low price.

Shopping duty-free means international travellers can shop without being taxed locally, so you can purchase select items without paying a duty so long as you transport them across international borders.

In this article, we will discuss all about shopping duty-free at Bengaluru Airport.

Bengaluru Airport Duty-Free Website

A joint venture between Bengaluru International Airport and Dufry India provides an expansive array of world-class products. To view duty-free products online, visit: www.bengaluru.shopdutyfree.com

What Can You do on the Bengaluru Duty-Free Website?

When shopping duty-free online, you can:

• View a Wide Range of Products: The website shows you an array of products ranging from cosmetics to confectionery for you to choose from. 
  
• Shop Exclusive Brands: Shop online from exclusive brands such as Hennessy, Lindt, Givenchy, Baratti & Milano and more! You can filter products based on your favourite brands and reserve the product you want. 
• Avail of Special Discounts and Offers: When you reserve your product online, you not only get additional discounts, but you can also get amazing deals, promotional offers and unique gift sets. 
• Check Information Centre: Information relating to custom allowances, pick-up points and how to shop duty-free online is readily available on the website.

Below we'll discuss how to access and shop duty-free products at Bengaluru International Airport.

Which Terminals have Duty-Free Shops at Bengaluru Airport?

Duty-free stores are located in Terminal 2 at the Arrivals and Departure section in Bengaluru Airport.

Shop from a wide variety of products such as:

• Fragrances 
• Cosmetics 
• Skincare 
• Alcoholic Beverages 
• Tobacco Products 
• Food and Confectioneries 
• Tea Products 
• Fashion Accessories 
• Sunglasses 
• Electronics

Shopping duty-free online is a convenient and fast method where you can also avail amazing offers. To pre-order duty-free items online, follow these 4 simple steps:

• Browse and Select: Visit the website and search for your favourite products. You can filter by category, brand or other to refine your search.  
• Add to Cart: After picking your favourite products, add them to cart to reserve them immediately. 
• Order Confirmation: Select the day and time of your flight, and the store where you will be collecting your purchases from. Once this is done, you will receive a mail compromising your reservation request number. You will need to provide this number while collecting your order. 
• Pay and Collect: On the date of travel, visit the pick-up counter at the airport Duty-Free store. You will need to complete your payment to receive your products.

What are the Required Documents for Duty-Free Shopping Online?

After you shop online, you need to collect your products at the airport. You will have to present your:

• Passport 
• Valid Boarding Pass 
• Order Confirmation Number (email or print)

What Modes of Payment are Accepted When Shopping Duty-Free?

All standard payment methods are accepted such as:

• Cash 
  
• Online payment gateways 
• Credit and Debit Cards like MasterCard, Visa 
• PayPal, Apple Pay, GPay

As per Indian Custom Allowance a passenger can only pay 25,000 in cash or 25,000 through card (INR Currency).

You can also make payments through various currencies such as:

• Indian Rupee (INR) 
• US Dollar (USD) 
• Euro (EUR) 
• British Pound (GBP) 
• Japanese Yen (JPY) 
• Australian Dollar (AUD) 
• Canadian Dollar (CAD) 
• Singapore Dollar (SGD)

It is best to check with the store operators before-hand in case you need to exchange your currency.

Some duty-free shopping tips and etiquettes are:

• Know the Restrictions and Limitations: You should also be aware of the baggage limits and duty-free allowance of other countries and airlines you are travelling or transiting through. Items like alcohol and tobacco products also have age restrictions when you are purchasing. 
• Do Your Research: If you want to set aside some money to buy a luxury item in a duty-free shop, plan and do some research before arriving at the airport to determine which brand shops and items are available. 
• Compare Prices: Although cameras, watches and other electronics are usually available at duty-free shops, they are always cheaper online on sites like Amazon, Walmart, etc., than at any duty-free shop. So, ensure to compare prices online with duty-free shops. 
• Avoid Making Impulse Purchases: Plan what you want to buy. This is especially difficult if you are flying on an airline that provides in-flight duty-free shopping from the comfort of your airplane seat.

The Bengaluru International Airport is a beautiful place in itself to visit and shop for duty-free items. It is a great option for last-minute gift shopping or picking a souvenir to remember your trip, as you can get great deals on high-end products. When at the airport, don't forget to explore the duty-free stores inside Bengaluru International Airport.