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A guide to Tax Free shopping

Now, we have all been there, waiting our flight and you feelling like taking some time to buy something for yourselves or a gift for our loved ones.

In such cases, the opportunity to take advantage of Tax Free shopping, which guarantees the full deduction of Value Added Tax (VAT -22% in Italy) on the purchase of products, should be seized at once!

Imagine your favourite big Italian fashion brand without the big price tag.

Tax Free Shopping at Fiumicino airport

Rome Fiumicino airport offers to international travellers unique Tax Free shopping. This service allows passengers to make some great savings on the many products available at the airport.

Fiumicino airport is the only airport in the world to offer such a tax free shopping experience whereby passengers can purchase tax-free products.

In 2016 Area E was inaugurated at Fiumicino airport. That is a the tax free zone, where it is possible to take advantage of the tax free benefit by purchasing products in the shops in this area. So how does it work? If you are within Area E travelling to non-EU destinations then you can take advantage of this great service.  It doesn’t matter what is our nationality, all you need to do is to show your boarding pass at the time of purchase to ensure you are travelling outside the E.U and you will have access to all the tax free goods available. So why not take avantage of it on your next trip?

There are 50 tax free stores at Fiumicino airport all within Area E. Once you have selected your item, all you need to do is take it to the cashier and present your boarding pass before payment and away you go!

Product categories and shopping opportunities

Fiumicino airport has a huge selection of luxury Italian fashion brands as well as some international brands. From clothing, accessories, and all kinds of gifts you are sure to find something that suits.

If you want to anticipate, why not browse through the Rome Airport Luxury Guide and see what must-have items are available at the Tax Free Mall in Area E. In this way you won’t miss out on what current trends are available at our exclusive boutiques. You can book the products you want to buy online to ensure that you get the right size, colour or model. These pre-orders are handled by our Personal Shoppers who will guide you through the whole process. This way you can enjoy total peace of mind knowing that your desired product is waiting for you at the airport when you arrive for your flight. 


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Unique shopping experience at Fiumicino

The Personal Shoppers Service at Fiumicino airport is a unique service that will really make you feel special as well as ensuring you get the best deals. This is a free service that is available in English, Italian, Mandarin and Korean. Our personal shoppers are there to guide and help you, simply go to the Personal Shopper Desk in the Tax Free Mall or you can even book in advance viaWhatsApp, WeChat or KakaoTalk.  Get ready to select the best tax free clothing as well as all types of accessories and gadgets for your travels.

Fiumicino airport offers a unique shopping experience for the international travellers. At the Tax Free Mall, you can net of taxes purchases on incredible Italian luxury fashion brand items as well as international brands. If you are travelling outside the EU it doesn’t matter where you are resident or what your nationality is, the tax free service is available for you. You can even plan ahead and select your products before arriving at the airport and have a personal shopper to guide you through the 50 stores available in Area E. So, why not tax free shopping at Fiumicino airport? You will love it! Tax free shopping in Italy has never been so easy!


 

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