Prices in euros and dollars help at Dufry Duty Free
Dufry Duty Free sits airside in Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport’s international wing, serving departures out of T2. You walk past it after passport control and security, before most of the non-duty-free shops. Shelves lean heavily toward liquor, perfume, and tobacco, with a smaller section of sweets and packaged snacks. Think standard big-brand airport duty free rather than local specialty store.
Hours usually track the long-haul banks, opening early morning around the 06:00 departures and staying open through late-night flights toward Europe and the Middle East. Stock focuses on international labels you’ll recognize from other Dufry locations: Johnnie Walker and Hennessy on the spirits wall, plus mainstream cosmetics and fragrance counters. If you want a bottle to take into the cabin, buy here; prices often beat what you’ll see downtown once you factor in 7.5% VAT.
Payment works in multiple currencies: they typically accept naira, US dollars, and euros, plus major cards like Visa and Mastercard. That helps if your Naira card gets fussy on international processing. Expect airport markups: a 1-liter whisky or cognac runs closer to European hub pricing than Lagos supermarket deals. Chocolates and biscuits make decent last-minute gifts, but you’ll pay a premium versus a regular Abuja grocery store.
Selection of Nigerian items is thin compared with international brands, so don’t bank on finding specific local snacks or crafts here. Walk-through time is 5–10 minutes even if you browse the perfume counters. Tip: stop here before you head to your gate in T2; some remote gates have only basic kiosks with soft drinks and chips.