Right after security in T1, Aelia Duty Free covers the basics
This Aelia Duty Free sits airside in Terminal T1 at Asturias Airport, just beyond security before the departure gates. It’s your main shot at tax-paid liquor, perfume, and last-minute Spanish gifts without leaving the post-security zone. Expect the standard duty-free layout: central liquor and wine, flanked by cosmetics, perfume, and shelves of snacks and sweets.
Selection skews toward big European brands, with local touches like Spanish wines and turrón often mixed into the food section. Prices on spirits and cosmetics usually beat downtown Spain by a bit, but not always by huge margins, so it’s worth knowing your home prices before dropping €60–€80 on a bottle. Tobacco products sit in a separate section with clear duty limits posted at the counter.
Hours aren’t clearly published, but the shop typically tracks the day’s flight schedule in T1 rather than a fixed 24-hour window. Morning departures often see the doors open before the first wave of flights, while late-evening operations can be patchy on quieter days. If you’re on the last rotation to Madrid or Barcelona, don’t bank on a late-night alcohol or gift run.
Lines spike when two departures from the six-gate T1 cluster board close together, especially at the single main checkout. Build in an extra 10–15 minutes if you want to price-compare liquor or perfumes. Final tip: grab liquids here after security instead of landside supermarkets, so you avoid any 100 ml rule drama at screening.