Duty Free and Shopping Allowance

Shopping bag allowance

All airlines flying from East Midlands Airport allow you to take one bag of airport shopping on board along with your hand luggage. There’s now no reason not to take advantage of our online airport exclusives from your favourite brands or stock up on those last minute holiday essentials. Spotted something you can’t resist? Our Shop Now Collect on Return service means you can buy before you fly without having to struggle with the extra bags. Simply collect your shopping on your return journey, absolutely free.

Duty free allowance

Cigarettes - 200

Cigarillos - 100

Cigars - 50

Smoking tobacco - 250g

Wine, spirits and other liqueurs - 1 litre of spirits or strong liqueurs over 22% volume. 2 litres of fortified wine (such as port or sherry), sparkling wine or any other alcoholic drink that's less than 22% volume. 4 litres of wine (not sparkling)

All other goods (perfume, gifts) - £390

Meat and plants

There are strict controls on the import of meat food and plants and the guidelines should be adhered to. If you bring items that are not allowed or exceed the allowances there are penalties. To check allowances please visit www.defra.gov.uk.

At the airport

Airport parking

A range of convenient options, just minutes away from the terminal

Find your space

Escape Lounge

Relax before you fly. Available to all passengers.

Book lounges