If you’re travelling soon, read on to find out how to score discounts on tax and duty-free items!
One thing I love about travelling (besides exploring a new destination) is being able to grab duty-free items as souvenirs for friends and family at a cheaper price. However, sometimes I find myself rushing to shop right before my flight or forgetting about it after arrival. There’s just too many things to choose from and so little time 😫
So here’s a duty-free shopping hack we found that helps save time and also money — especially useful for those going on a mid-year holiday soon!
Purchase duty-free items beforehand on iShopChangi
For those unfamiliar with iShopChangi, it’s the online platform for Changi Airport Group, where you can purchase items such as beauty products, wines & spirits, electronics, gourmet food and even clothes at tax and duty-free prices.
Perfect for getting last-minute travel essentials or souvenirs for your overseas friends at the airport!
Photo credit: iShopChangi
The best part is that travellers can shop via iShopChangi before their trip — up to 30 days and 12 hours before flight departure. This means plenty of time to browse in advance instead of rushing to shop before boarding your flight.
Furthermore, one can squeeze additional savings with online promo codes (more deets below), as well as have access to traveller-exclusive items — look out for the “EXCLUSIVE” icon 😉
You can then collect your order upon Departure/Arrival at any terminal of your choice at Changi Airport. Or, get it delivered in Singapore for free if you hit a minimum spend of S$59. Thus reducing the hassle of bringing your purchases along on the trip or lugging them home!
Deals and promos on iShopChangi
There are over 14,000 products from 500 brands like SK-II, ESTÉE LAUDER, Maison Hennessy, and many more on iShopChangi to choose from. But don’t worry if you can’t decide, we’ve picked out some featured items to get you started:
| Beauty | Retail Price | iShopChangi Price* |
| SK-II Facial Treatment Essence 230ml Duo Set | S$656 | S$480.30 |
| ESTÉE LAUDER Advanced Night Repair Face Serum And Eye Matrix Set | S$338 | S$279 |
| KIEHL’S Calendula Herbal Extract Toner 500ml Duo Set (2x500ml) | S$218 | S$177 |
| LANEIGE Water Bank Blue Hyaluronic Serum 50ml Duo | S$117.30 | S$84 |
| Wines & Spirits | Retail Price | iShopChangi Price* |
| HENNESSY V.S.O.P 40% 1000ML | S$177.30 | S$130.40 |
| MOET CHANDON GRAND VINTAGE 2015 12.5% 750ML | S$127.30 | S$109.20 |
| GLENFIDDICH PERPETUAL COLLECTION VAT 1 40% 1000ML | S$121.90 | S$79.50 |
| MONKEY SHOULDER 40% 200ML | S$31 | S$22 |
*Note: Prices are accurate as of 21 June 2024.
Besides cheaper tax-free prices, travellers can also get up to 25% off items* with these promo codes from now till 21 July 2024 🥳:
| Category | Deal* | Code |
| Sitewide | – 12% off with min. spend S$150, cap at S$50 | TRSUMMER12 |
| Beauty | – 18% off with min. spend S$350, cap at S$100 | SUMMERBE18 |
| Beauty (Shilla Travel Retail) | – 25% off with min. spend S$800 on Shilla Travel Retail, cap at S$300 | SHASM25 |
| Wines & Spirits (Lotte Duty Free) | – 25% off with min. spend S$280 on Lotte Duty Free, cap at S$150 | LOESM25 |
*T&Cs apply, for travellers only.
Plus, there are special promotions to look out for! For instance, you can grab a complimentary 7-piece gift with any Estée Lauder purchase of S$250 or more (while stocks last).
Save time and money with iShopChangi on your travels!
Here’s a recap of the perks on top of hassle-free, tax-free shopping on iShopChangi:
– Able to browse and cart out items up to 30 days and 12 hours before flight departure
– Collect upon flight departure or arrival at your preferred Changi Airport terminal or opt for local delivery (free with min. spend of S$59)
– No need to carry your items along on the trip or lug them home
– Enjoy up to 25% off items with promo codes exclusively for travellers (valid from now till 21 July 2024, T&Cs apply)
Besides shopping on iShopChangi, what other duty-free hacks do you know of? Let us know in the comments below!
This post is brought to you by iShopChangi.
