Dufry

Gate-side prices at Dufry sit roughly at downtown levels

This Dufry in Terminal 1 comes right after security, before the passport control lines for non‑Schengen departures, so you almost can’t miss it on the way to the gates. It runs on typical OTP hours, essentially from the first departures around 04:00 until the last flights close out near 22:00–23:00, so early Wizz or late TAROM passengers can still grab basics.

Stock is the usual airport mix: duty‑free spirits, cigarettes, perfume, makeup, chocolate, plus a wall of local items with “Romania” on the label. You’ll see standard 1‑liter whisky and vodka promos, often 2-for deals that undercut Bucharest high‑street shops by a few euros per bottle. Chocolates and snacks trend closer to city supermarket pricing than to the 3x markup you get at some hub airports.

Cosmetics and fragrance sit in the mid‑range: big brands at roughly EU‑airport prices, not the cheapest in Europe but reasonable for a last‑minute gift. Tobacco stays fully duty‑free for non‑EU flights; carton limits follow the normal customs rules, so check the 200‑cigarette allowance if you’re connecting further into the EU.

Figure 5–10 minutes to walk through, handle a quick liquor or chocolate purchase, and still make it to most gates in Terminal 1. If your time is tight at OTP, decide what you want before you hit Dufry so you don’t burn extra minutes browsing.”}