Just past security in Terminal 1, the Duty Free Shop is your main retail stop
This Duty Free Shop sits airside in Terminal 1 at Aleppo International Airport (ALP), right after security and passport control. It’s a single compact store, so don’t expect to roam between multiple outlets once you pass through. Think of it as the last place to pick up branded goods, gifts, or a snack before heading to your gate in T1.
Stock leans toward the usual duty free mix: cigarettes, perfume, basic cosmetics, spirits, chocolate, and some packaged snacks, all within one room. Prices track typical regional duty free levels rather than deep discount warehouse levels, but major international labels are present alongside a few regional brands. Selection is smaller than in hubs like DXB or IST, so if you want something very specific, buy it in the city first.
Payment usually works in both Syrian pounds and foreign currencies such as USD or EUR, with card acceptance depending on current network reliability and sanctions-related quirks. To avoid surprises at the till, keep some cash in a major foreign currency ready. The shop opens to cover the main international departures bank, so if your flight leaves in the middle of the day or late evening, you should find the doors open.
Plan a quick stop of 10–15 minutes here before boarding, and check liquor or tobacco allowances for your destination country before you load up at the counter.