Can you buy alcohol in Sharm el-Sheikh and how much can you bring back home?
Based on 1 discussion with 2 participants · Last activity: 24 days ago
TL;DR
Alcohol is available in Sharm el-Sheikh, though some local sellers may refuse to sell to Russians. You can bring up to 3 liters duty-free into Russia; 3–5 liters require a customs fee; over 5 liters may be confiscated.
What the community said
Facial skincare products are better brought from home, but body care products can be found at local pharmacies in Sharm el-Sheikh at reasonable prices.
24 days ago Local pharmacy, Sharm el-Sheikh
Bringing alcohol back to Russia: up to 3 liters is duty-free; 3–5 liters requires paying a customs fee; over 5 liters risks full confiscation as a commercial shipment.
24 days ago Duty-free limit: 3 liters; up to 5 liters with fee
Alcohol can generally be purchased in Sharm el-Sheikh, but some local sellers may refuse to sell to Russian nationals, citing likely customs confiscation on return.
24 days ago