Extra-Schengen flyers hit Aelia Duty Free right after passport control
Aelia Duty Free – Extra Schengen sits airside in Terminal A, just past security and passport control for non-Schengen departures. If your boarding pass shows a gate for London, Tel Aviv or any non-Schengen route, this is the main duty free you walk through on the way to the gates. Layout is standard walk-through style, so plan a few extra minutes if you want to browse instead of just power past the shelves.
This Aelia focuses on the usual duty free mix: liquor, perfumes, cosmetics, tobacco and confectionery, all in one continuous space in Terminal A. Expect spirits in the 15–40 EUR range for mainstream brands, with higher prices on premium Scotch and niche labels. Perfume and cosmetics sit in the middle with frequent bundle promos, while big chocolate bags and Sicilian sweets (think pistachio and almond flavors) line the path toward the gate area.
Payment is straightforward: cards and contactless are accepted, and prices are in euros only, as you’d expect at CTA. Because this is Extra Schengen, you may see additional tobacco and spirits formats not stocked in the Schengen-side stores. Liquids bought here are sealed in STEB bags, so they’re usually fine for a same-day connection, but expect extra screening if you change airports later in the trip.
Plan your stop here before you sit down at your gate in Terminal A; once you pass this shop, there’s not much reason to double back unless you forgot a last-minute gift or bottle.