Duty Free Shop

Gate A1 in T1 is your closest 24/7 duty free stop.

The Duty Free Shop sits in Terminal T1 near gate A1, so it works for almost every Schengen departure at Rhodes. It stays open 24 hours a day, which helps with the late-night charters and early-morning flights this airport leans on in summer.

Expect the usual duty free mix: liquor, cigarettes, Greek wines and ouzo, chocolates, plus mid-range cosmetics and fragrances. Prices sit in typical EU-airport territory; spirits and tobacco generally beat downtown Rhodes supermarket prices, while beauty products land closer to regular retail. You pay in euros, and card terminals handle contactless and major credit cards.

Snacks and candy run from single bars at a couple of euros up to multi-pack boxes that work as last-minute gifts. Fragrance and cosmetics counters carry big brands more than niche labels, so don’t bank on finding anything ultra-specific. If you want local flavor, focus on Greek-branded sweets, olive-oil products, and regional alcohol rather than global labels you can buy at home.

There are no major complaint patterns in recent reviews, but it is a holiday-heavy airport, so build a 10–15 minute buffer at the till if three or more tour flights show on the screens at once. One practical tip: if your boarding pass shows gate A1–A3, shop here first, then sit closer to your gate; you won’t pass another full-duty-free on that short stretch.