Is it cheaper to buy AirPods at the airport?

Electronics Lindsay Sakraida, director of content marketing with shopping comparison website DealNews, said: “Electronics purchased at the airport will cost you significantly more than if you had bought them ahead of time.



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If you're looking for Apple products at the airport, InMotion carries a selection of great Apple accessories like AirPods, Apple lightning charging cables and adapters, iPhone accessories, Macbook and Watch accessories, and the Apple Pencil: the perfect accessory for an interactive experience with your iPad.

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Recent findings found that the top five items purchased in airports were all brands of bottled water, with brands like Dasani, Aquafina, Glaceau Smartwater, and Fiji being the top-selling brands.

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Beverages were by far the most popular item, with bottled water ranking as the first through fifth most-sold item. Dasani's bottled 20 oz took first.

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The truth is, for a lot of products, there isn't always much difference between duty-free and the prices you can get at home — especially if you're prepared to hunt online. The key differentials are tobacco and alcohol, which are both usually taxed heavily and therefore can be bought for a lot less at the airport.

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Is duty-free shopping cheaper? Duty-free items which are tax free are generally cheaper compared to regular retail store prices. Before shelling out for a duty-free purchase, you should undertake a quick comparison to see if you could buy the same item at a similar price back home.

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Here are a few tips to help you save money while getting through the airport:
  1. Plan your travel to and from the airport beforehand. Don't wait to think about how you get to and from the airport. ...
  2. Pack light to save on baggage fees. ...
  3. Be realistic about spending on food and concessions. ...
  4. Be prepared for flight cancellations.


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“You can take wireless ear buds and AirPods in your carry-on luggage. They must not go in check-in luggage under any circumstances. “Some types of batteries present a risk of them exploding and catching fire. Power banks present a significant risk, particularly when they are used to recharge other devices.”

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Import, value-added and sales taxes – aka duty – are imposed on imported and exported products. A duty-free shop, therefore, sells things without adding those taxes to the price. You'll find duty-free shops in international airports, cruise ships and areas where tourists congregate.

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While online booking is convenient, there are additional online fees (depending on the airline you're booking with) that you'd have to pay, and these can cost a lot. You can eliminate these fees by purchasing your ticket at the airport and spending it on your vacation instead.

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It turns out people's top priority in an airport, besides making their flight, is staying hydrated. Despite the high price of bottled water at the gate, it's the number one item purchased in Hudson's travel essential stores in the United States.

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