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.

Singapore Airport Duty-Free Website

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

What Can You Do on the Singapore Duty-Free Website?

Travellers and non-travellers can shop for tax and duty-free items on the Changi Duty-Free website. On the site, you can see:

• Amazing Deals and Discounts: The website has attractive deals and discounts for almost every festive season, where you can save up to 60%!
  
• View a Variety of Luxury Products: From electronics and beauty to wines and alcoholic beverages, you can easily find your favourite product by filtering out based on the product category, brand and price.
• Understand How to Shop: If you are shopping as a traveller or non-traveller, there are separate items that you can choose from for your convenience. The website provides a step-by-step guide on how to shop.
  
• Explore the Changi Experience: When you click on the 'Changi Experience', you can choose to opt for a shopping concierge, avail rewards and get exclusive deals on Singaporean products like confectionaries and beauty.
• Explore the Blog: The iShopCurates blog has shopping tips, online deals and more information related to shopping in Singapore that can help enhance your experience. 

Which Terminals have Duty-Free Shops at Singapore Airport?

Duty-free stores are found in all four terminals of Changi Airport in Singapore: T1, T2, T3 and T4.

Shop from a wide variety of products such as:

• Beauty and Fragrances
• Electronics
• Alcoholic Beverages
• Food and Confectioneries
• Health and Wellness Products
• Fashion Items
• Toys and Gifts
• Souvenirs
• Travel Essentials
• Home and Living Décor
• Sport and Lifestyle Products

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:

• Browse and Select: Visit the website, select your location and pickup terminal. If you are a traveller, you have the option of getting your pre-ordered items delivered to you at your chosen pick-up location. If you are shopping as a non-traveller, you can get the items delivered to any address in Singapore.
• Add Items to Cart and Check Out: Add your favourite items to cart and proceed to check out. Check your cart details before proceeding to check out. You can do so either as a logged-in member or as a guest.
• Fill in Your Information: Enter your personal and travel details such as your passport details, flight information and proceed to check out.
• Payment and Order Confirmation: Once this is done, you will need to make the payment. You will then receive an order confirmation mail as proof, which you can then produce to collect your order at the airport.

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

After you have ordered your products online, you will need to collect them at the airport. To do so, the documents required are:

• Valid Passport
• International Boarding Pass
• Receipt of Purchase or a Confirmation Email  

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

You can pay either through:

• Card - Visa, MasterCard, American Express
• Alipay
• WeChat Pay (accepted for Desktops/Laptops)
• EMI options available on ATOME, ShopBack
• ChangiPay
• PayNow (Local SG)

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. 

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. Alcoholic products have age restrictions, and the number of duty-free goods needs to be clearly defined when arriving or departing from Changi Airport.
• 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: Shopping duty-free items at the Singapore airport is comparatively cheaper compared to other airports globally. You can also find similar products available at online stores for a better price with deals and discounts. So, ensure to compare prices online with duty-free shops. 
• 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. You must also be cautious not to buy too much, as you may be subject to excess baggage fees if you exceed your airline's weight limits.

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.