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Singapore's International Airport - the famous Jewel Changi Airport, is renowned worldwide for its state-of-the-art amenities, striking architecture and an abundance of entertainment options. In addition to being a major transportation hub, Changi Airport is a tourist destination in and of itself.
One of the recreational options at the airport is duty-free shopping. Duty-free is the concept of purchasing products that are exempt from local tax. This results in a reduced price of products, offering travellers a great opportunity to shop for high-end items.
In this article, we will cover everything you need to know about duty-free shopping at Singapore’s Changi Airport.
Shopping duty-free from Changi Airport is known to be the cheapest among most duty-free outlets globally. You can shop and pre-order items online by visiting: www.ishopchangi.com
Travellers and non-travellers can shop for tax and duty-free items on the Changi Duty-Free website. On the site, you can see:
Duty-free stores are found in all four terminals of Changi Airport in Singapore: T1, T2, T3 and T4.
Category | Store | Timings | Location |
Extensive Outlet |
DFS | Daily, 06:00 am to 12:00 am | T1, T2 and T4 |
The Shilla Duty-Free |
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T1, T2, T3, T4 | |
Lotte Duty-Free |
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Beauty | Beautique by iShopChangi | Daily, 10:00 am - 10:00 pm | Jewel Changi, #01-262 |
Lifestyle |
Challenger | Daily, 10:00 am - 10:00pm | #B2-214/215/216 Jewel Changi Airport |
Gassan Watches |
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Fashion Avenue | 06:00 am - 01:00 am | Terminal 3 Departure Transit Lounge Central, After Security |
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Electronics | Sprint-Cass | 06:00 am - 01:00 am |
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Shop from a wide variety of products such as:
You have the option to pre-order world-class items and products online from all 4 terminals at Changi Airport. You can easily do this by visiting the airport's duty-free website and placing your order.
To pre-order duty-free items online, follow these steps:
After you have ordered your products online, you will need to collect them at the airport. To do so, the documents required are:
You can pay either through:
Note: The prices for goods are indicated in Singapore Dollars (SGD) only. You can use an international card to make a payment. Your bank would charge the currency conversion rate on international transactions.
Travellers arriving in Singapore are given duty-free concession for liquors on one of the following options:
Option | Spirits | Wine | Beer |
A | 1L | 1L | - |
B | 1L | - | 1L |
C | - | 1L | 1L |
D | - | 2L | - |
E | - | - | 2L |
*Note: There is no duty-free concession and Goods and Services Tax (GST) relief for cigarettes and tobacco products in Singapore.
Travellers who have been out of Singapore for more than 48 hours are entitled to S$500 worth of duty-free goods for personal use, while those who have been out of Singapore for less than 48 hours are entitled to S$100 worth of duty-free goods.
The duty-free allowance for departing travellers depends on your destination country. You can check for the customs allowance information here.
Some duty-free shopping tips and etiquettes are:
Shopping for duty-free items is the best way to purchase luxury products. With the vast range of stores and brands available at Changi airport, you can easily purchase high-end items as last-minute gifts or trip souvenirs from Singapore. For a well-rounded experience, don't forget to explore the airport and the duty-free stores before you leave Singapore.