How much duty-free alcohol can you buy and bring through Istanbul Airport?
Based on 2 discussions with 3 participants · Last activity: 2 days ago
TL;DR
On arrival at Istanbul Airport duty-free you can buy 1 liter of alcohol per person, on departure the limit rises to 3 liters per person, and prices there are lower than in city shops.
What the community said
The arrival duty-free has several locations, including one past a connecting tunnel where prices are slightly lower. Alcohol, cigarettes, and perfume are good quality; you can pay in USD but it gets converted at the euro rate.
2 days ago Duty-free near the tunnel
Travelers confirmed the checked-baggage limit is 1 liter of spirits (40% ABV or higher), plus whatever you buy separately in duty-free on top of that.
2 days ago 1 liter of spirits in checked luggage
Alcohol is also sold in city liquor shops (marked by blue signage) and some regular stores. Arrival duty-free allows 1 liter per person, departure duty-free allows 3 liters per person, and prices there beat city shops.
2 days ago 1L arrival / 3L departure allowance