D1
Perfume & cosmetics
Beauty
Perfumes, cosmetics and skincare.
Shop before you fly
Duty-Free at Heraklion Airport (HER)
The main duty-free store is run by Hellenic Duty Free Shops and sits airside, past security, with smaller shops both landside and airside. Genuine duty-free savings on alcohol and tobacco apply only when you fly outside the EU.
D2
Drinks
Spirits & wine
Spirits, wine and local drinks — including Cretan raki.
D3
Tobacco
Cigarettes & more
Tobacco products, subject to your destination’s allowances.
D4
Watches & accessories
Sunglasses & watches
Sunglasses, watches and accessories.
D5
Snacks & essentials
Confectionery
Confectionery, snacks and last-minute travel essentials.
D6
Cretan & Greek products
Local souvenirs
Extra-virgin olive oil, thyme honey, oregano, herbs, mountain tea, olives and local sweets. Olive oil in tins packs more safely than glass.
Good to know
Where it is
The main store is airside, past the security check; smaller retail points are found both landside and airside.
EU vs non-EU
Genuine duty-free savings on alcohol and tobacco apply only when flying to a destination outside the EU. On flights within the EU there is no duty-free on those goods.
VAT refunds
Non-EU residents may be able to claim a VAT refund on some purchases — keep your receipts and ask about tax-free (VAT refund) forms.
Liquids & connections
Bottles bought airside can normally go in your hand luggage. If you have a connecting flight, keep them sealed in the tamper-evident bag with the receipt inside.
Opening hours
Shops open around the flight schedule, with shorter hours in winter.