Is duty-free cheaper in UK or France?
Is duty-free cheaper in UK or France? France charges lower rates of VAT than the UK on some products making them cheaper in France than in the UK. Alcohol may be cheaper depending on what you buy and where you buy it... the same applies to other products.
How many cigarettes can I bring back from France to UK?
You can bring in one from the following: 200 cigarettes. 100 cigarillos. 50 cigars.
Do you buy duty-free on departure or arrival UK?
UK domestic legislation prevents duty free being extended to domestic travellers, so passengers must be leaving the UK in order to be able to purchase goods for their own personal use free of duty and taxes.
Can you buy duty free and take it on the plane?
Duty Free Purchases
No matter how bulky or numerous your duty-free items, it's totally fine to bring them onto the plane with you in addition to your other luggage. And in some cases, if you purchase alcohol, you won't even receive your duty-free bag until right as you board.