Shopping at
Rhodes Diagoras Airport (RHO)
Rhodes Airport provides a solid shopping experience. You will find a mix of international duty-free items and local Rhodian gifts.
Curated Local & Global Brands
The shopping experience at Rhodes Diagoras Airport is designed to be more than just a transit necessity; it is a final opportunity to taste and purchase the region's heritage. The retail zones feature a blend of international luxury houses—offering perfumes, spirits, and fashion—alongside dedicated corners for authentic Greek products.
Travelers can expect to find premium extra virgin olive oil, thyme honey, traditional sweets like Loukoumi, and award-winning local wines. For those seeking wellness products, Greek natural cosmetics brands such as Korres and Apivita have a strong presence, offering travel-sized kits perfect for gifts or personal use during your journey.
Duty Free
The duty-free walkthrough is spacious. It stocks perfumes, tobacco, and a good selection of toys and summer accessories.
Travel Essentials
Kiosks for water, soft drinks, and magazines are easy to find near the gates.
Local Tip
“The airport shops often stock 'Umbrella' chocolates and local honey, which are popular last-minute buys.”
Shopping Haul?
Need extra luggage space for your purchases? Book a spacious van transfer to your hotel.
Smart Shopper's Guide
Liquids & Security (STEB)
A common concern for travelers is buying olive oil, wine, or spirits at the airport. Items purchased in the airside Duty Free shops are exempt from the 100ml liquid restriction. The cashier will place your bottles in a Sealed Tamper-Evident Bag (STEB) along with the receipt.Do not open this bag until you reach your final destination, especially if you have a connecting flight, as security at transfer airports will confiscate unsealed liquids.
Tax Free vs. Travel Value
"Duty Free" prices (no VAT/excise) apply only if you are flying to a non-EU destination (e.g., UK, USA, UAE). However, most shops in Greek airports operate as "Travel Value" stores for EU passengers, often absorbing the VAT to offer prices that are still 15-20% lower than the high street for perfumes, cosmetics, and sunglasses. Tobacco and alcohol, however, remain at full price for EU travelers.
Opening Hours
Airport retail hours are strictly aligned with the flight schedule. In major hubs like Athens, the main shops operate 24/7. In regional airports like Mykonos or Santorini, shops open approximately 2 hours before the first flight of the day and remain open until the final departure boards. You will generally find essential shops open regardless of your flight time.
What to Bring Home
The best value items to purchase at Greek airports are typically local spirits (Ouzo, Tsipouro, Mastic), Greek gourmet food sets (perfectly packaged for travel), and pharmacy-brand cosmetics (Korres, Apivita) which are significantly cheaper in Greece than abroad. International cigarettes and tobacco also offer substantial savings for non-EU residents.
