How much can you bring back from Tenerife to UK?


How much can you bring back from Tenerife to UK? Most travellers can bring other goods into the UK worth up to £390 (e.g. perfume and electrical goods) without paying duty and / or tax in the UK. However, passengers travelling by private plane or boat for pleasure purposes are only entitled to a lower allowance of £270.


How much is tobacco in Tenerife 2023?

Tobacco in the airport works out about 10-11 euros's/50g pack.


Is it cheaper to buy cigarettes at the airport or in Spain 2023?

As already said - you cannot buy Duty Free cigarettes within the EU. You can, however, buy them Duty Paid which are generally cheaper in Spain than at an Airport.


What if I bring more than 200 cigarettes to UK?

If you go over your allowances you must declare all your goods and pay tax and duty on all the goods in that category. For example, if you bring in 200 cigarettes and 50 cigars, you must pay tax and duty on both the cigarettes and the cigars because you have gone over your allowance in the tobacco category.


Is Tenerife a duty free country?

Contrary to travelling within the EU customs territory, when in Tenerife, you can purchase VAT-free products. The number of products you can import from Tenerife tax-free must not exceed certain limits.


Can you bring 2 cartons of cigarettes on a plane?

Is there a limit of how many cartons of cigarettes you can pack in your checked luggage? There is no physical limit other than what will fit in the bag, but if you're importing them into another country, you'll be required to pay duty on the amount in excess of the allowance, which is usually one carton.