Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) is one of the world's busiest international airports on the island of Chek Lap Kok. The airport offers many state-of-the-art amenities, including shopping, dining, lounges, a golf course, a 4D movie theatre, an aviation discovery centre and more!

The airport offers travellers the opportunity to explore high-end products at a lower price at their duty-free stores. Duty-free is the concept of purchasing an item without paying import taxes. Travellers can save money when making purchases abroad.

In this article, we will explore all about duty-free shopping at Hong Kong Airport.

Hong Kong Airport Duty-Free Website

You can shop for duty-free products from the official website: hkairportshop.com

What Can You Do on the Hong Kong Duty-Free Website?

On the duty-free website, you can:

• View a Variety of Luxury Products: from beauty to travel, get amazing products from world-class brands easily.
  
• Explore Luxury Concierge: The Concierge team at HKIA can help you explore, reserve and purchase your favourite items much before your trip.
• Avail Exclusive Products Only on the Website: Exclusive items such as travel packs, toys and more are available, which will also earn you some reward points when you shop from the website.
  
• Check Out the Blog: Find all updates, tips and more on the HKIA Shopping Blog about your favourite products so you can have a more rewarding shopping experience.

Which Terminals have Duty-Free Shops at Hong Kong Airport?

You can find duty-free stores located in Terminal 1 of Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA).

The airport has 2 operating terminals. 

• Terminal 1 - The main terminal, it is used for departures and arrivals. 
• Terminal 2 - Used only for check-in and processing for departing passengers, with no gates or arrival facilities. All passengers who have checked in from Terminal 2 are transported to the departure gates at Terminal 1 through an underground system.

At the duty-free stores located in Honk Kong International Airport, you can find different kinds of products such as:

• Toys
• Books & Stationery
• Beauty and Personal Care
• Alcoholic Products - Wines and Spirits
• Food and Beverages
• Personal Care
• Electronics
• Home Décor
• Travel Essentials
• Fashion Accessories like Eyewear, Bags and Purses
• Souvenirs
• Cosmetics & Perfume
• Watches & Jewellery 

If you are travelling to/from Hong Kong International Airport, you can order duty-free products online through the airport's official duty-free website. To do so, follow these simple steps:

• Browse the Online Catalogue: From electronics and beauty to food and liquor products, you can choose your favourite products from a wide selection of world-class brands.
• Add Products to Your Cart: After deciding on your products, add them to the cart. You can review your cart to add or remove items before proceeding to checkout.
• Confirm Your Order: After you check-out, you can register, log-in or continue as a guest to proceed and fill in your information. You will also be required to fill in the pick-up location and time of your products. After this click on 'Continue'.
  
• Pay Online: You can pay for your products online. Provide the billing information and choose a payment method.

Once this is done, you will receive a confirmation mail with a QR code about your order and order details. Keep this code ready before collecting your products at the airport.

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

After you have pre-ordered your products online, you will need to collect them at the airport. You will need to produce the following documents:

• Pickup QR Code
• Valid Passport
• International Boarding Pass

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

At the Hong Kong International Airport duty-free stores and website, you can make payments for your products through:

• Card - VISA, MasterCard, American Express
• China UnionPay
• WeChat Pay (China)
• WeChat Pay (Hong Kong)
• AliPay (China)
• AliPay (Hong Kong)

Note: Payments are based on Hong Kong Dollars. If you check out with a card which is not issued in Hong Kong, the exchange rate between your home currency and HKD will be determined by the issuing bank of your card. 

Some duty-free shopping tips and etiquettes are:

• Know the Allowance Limits: Duty-free allowances vary from country to country so, ensure there is no complication when you land in your destination country. You should also be aware of the baggage allowance and age restrictions of countries you are travelling to.
• Shop Before Travel: Shopping before you travel can save you time and offer additional discounts! You can shop duty-free from the official website, reserve your items and collect them on the date of departure.
• Do Your Research: If you want to buy a luxury item in a duty-free shop, you will need to do some prior research. While duty-free prices are often lower than regular retail prices, it's a good idea to compare prices to get better deals.
• Keep Track of Your Spending: It is important to monitor your spending to ensure you stay within your budget and duty-free allowance. It's easy to get carried away with the savings and deals offered when you shop duty-free internationally.