STANSTED AIRPORT GUIDE (STN)

QUICK FACTS Name: Stansted Airport IATA Code: STN ICAO Code: EGSS Opened: 1932 Terminals: 1 Runways: 1 Destinations served:100+ Passengers: 24m (2007)

DUTY FREE

Major Duty Free Outlets
 
Travelers have two options to choose from when shopping at duty free shops: World Duty Free and World of Whiskeys.  These outlets give travelers an option to buy normally high tax items, such as liquor and cigarettes, at a much cheaper price due to the fact that airports are zoned as foreign trade zones and are not subject to local taxation laws.  World Duty Free offers a wide variety of items for shoppers to choose from, from the common items such as liquor, wine and cigars to sunglasses, playing cards, perfumes and watches, all at a much better price than one would find in town.
 
Duty Free Limits
 
While picking up items from duty free shops at a discounted rate may be a fantastic way to stock up on those high tax items, keep in mind that the U.K. places a personal limit on certain items that you can buy.  Alcohol is placed at limits of 10 litres of spirits, such as whiskey and tequila, the beer limit is set at 110 litres, wine is 90 litres and the fortified wines have a limit of 20 litres.  The tobacco items have similar limits placed on them to help prevent the purchase of products for resale after purchase from duty free shops in Stansted Airport.
 
Hot Items
 
Because of the worldwide popularity of whiskey and the fact that the U.K. produces some of the best whiskey in the world, the World of Whiskeys as a must stop for any whiskey connoisseur.  World of Whiskeys offers up an amazing collection of whiskeys and is so popular that they even allow you to pre-order your favorite whiskey online and then pick it up at the World of Whiskeys shop in Stansted Airport when you arrive to catch your flight.  Other popular items from duty free shops in Stansted Airport include things like perfume, champagne, jewelry, wine, toys and other travel must-haves.
 
Carry-On Luggage
 
Many travelers have concerns about what they may and may not bring with them as carry-on items after purchasing from a duty free shop after recent changes in airline rules. 

Passengers purchasing duty free liquids must keep their purchases unopened inside the sealed plastic bag provided along with the receipt.

The types of items that are not permitted as carry-on items are include knives of any kind, tools that may have been purchased and toys for children that are made to look like guns.  If these items are prohibited, the airline may be able to stow them in the checked luggage area or you can opt to have them mailed to a location of your choice for pick-up at a later date.