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Does Tenerife airport sell tobacco?

A wide variety of products can be purchased at the Tenerife South duty-free shops: Tobacco, alcohol, fragrances, beauty products, and food, with all the major brands available.



Yes, both Tenerife South (TFS) and Tenerife North (TFN) airports sell a wide variety of tobacco products in their Duty-Free shops. In 2026, the Canary Islands maintain a special "low-tax" status within the European Union, which makes tobacco significantly cheaper there than on the Spanish mainland or in countries like the UK or Germany. In the "World Duty Free" stores located after security, you will find bulk cartons of cigarettes, rolling tobacco, and premium cigars. However, travelers should be aware of two critical 2026 "catches." First, because the Canary Islands are outside the EU's "VAT Area," the customs allowances are stricter; if you are flying back to the UK or the EU, you are typically limited to 200 cigarettes (one carton) or 250g of tobacco per person. Second, you must present a valid boarding pass to make a purchase, and the "Duty-Free" price only applies if you are traveling to an international destination. While the selection is excellent, always check the current "Arrivals" limits for your home country to avoid having your bargain tobacco confiscated by customs upon your return.

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As already said - you cannot buy Duty Free cigarettes within the EU. You can, however, buy them Duty Paid which are generally cheaper in Spain than at an Airport. its 4.30 Euros for 20 in a Tabacco. I am a big Cuban Cigar fan and did not find any bargains at the duty free airport....

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All the shops in the main resorts sell 10 x 50g for €74.00. At the airport (Tenerife South) when you arrive you can buy at the Duty Free shop for €77.10, to buy from the Duty Free shop on departure the price is €74.00, same price as the shops sell it at in the main resorts.

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200 cigarettes, or 100 cigarillos, or 50 cigars, or 250g of tobacco* (including shisha tobacco) or 200 sticks of tobacco for heating. You can combine these allowances, provided that you do not exceed your total tobacco allowance.

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800 cigarettes • 200 cigars • 400 cigarillos • 1kg tobacco • 110 litres of beer • 90 litres of wine • 10 litres of spirits • 20 litres of fortified wine (for example, port or sherry). Please note that the country where you buy tobacco may have its own laws on how much tobacco you can buy or keep.

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It is possible to carry up to 200 cigarettes (one carton of tobacco). If they are cigars or special cigars that do not weigh more than 3 gr. each, you can take 100 maximum. If you carry cigars that weigh more than this amount you can carry up to 50.

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