T4’s main Dufry Duty Free sits right after security
Once you clear security in T4 at Madrid-Barajas, you walk straight into Dufry Duty Free before reaching most gates. It’s the standard walk-through layout, so build an extra 5–10 minutes into your gate plan if you tend to browse. Prices run typical EU airport duty free levels: big-brand spirits usually under €20–€30 for 1L promos, and chocolates around €5–€10 per box.
This Dufry in T4 leans hard on Spanish labels: Rioja and Ribera reds, local gin brands, and jamón vacuum packs that meet EU customs rules. If you’re flying non‑EU from T4, staff usually ask to see your boarding pass and may seal liquor bags per airline rules. Perfume and cosmetics sit closer to the central T4 gate concourse, with the usual Chanel, Dior, and mass-market skincare stretching across several aisles.
Opening hours in T4 typically track the main bank of morning and evening departures, roughly 06:00 until late at night when long‑haul flights to the Americas leave. You pay in euros, but cards are faster, and contactless terminals handle most major credit cards and mobile wallets. Watch the 3‑for‑2 signs near the candy and beauty sections; those promos sometimes beat city-center pricing for standard brands.
One practical tip: check your gate number on the T4 screens before getting lost in Dufry. Some non‑Schengen flights depart from T4S, which adds a train ride and at least 10–15 minutes of walking after you exit the shop. If your gate shows in the 40s or higher and marked T4S, keep Dufry browsing to a strict 5‑minute grab-and-go stop.