US-bound Copa flights from T2 still get jet-bridge duty-free delivery.
Duty Free Americas in T2 sits airside near gate 20 and mainly serves long-haul and regional Copa passengers grabbing liquor or perfume on the way to US and South America flights. Hours track the banked Copa waves, roughly from the first departures around 04:00 through the late-night banks, but expect some gaps in quieter mid-day periods. Stock leans heavy on branded spirits, cigarettes, chocolates, and mid-range fragrance lines rather than high-end luxury.
Figure on spirits pricing in the US$20–40 range for standard 1L bottles, similar to other Central American airports. The key trick here: staff can tag and hold liquor purchases for delivery at the aircraft door on eligible flights, including many US-bound Copa routes. That keeps your 1L bottle safe from extra gate screening, but you must confirm at the register that your specific flight number and route are covered before you pay.
Several Skytrax reviewers report that secondary screening near some T2 gates still confiscates duty-free water and soft drinks, even when sealed and just bought. Regulars on FlyerTalk now treat this shop mainly as a sealed liquor and cosmetics stop and skip all bottled water here before final checks. Buy water for immediate drinking only if your gate is already posted and looks quiet; assume anything carried through last-minute screening could end up in a bin.
Quick tip: if you’re tight on time in T2, walk straight to gate 20, grab your liquor, ask specifically about jet-bridge delivery for your Copa flight, and pay with a card to avoid currency fuss.