Negita43 Posted February 23, 2023 Share Posted February 23, 2023 Not sure if this is the place for this Question but here goes. Shortly will be making a transfer here never transited here before and I wonder if anyone can tell me if there is a good duty free area accessible from the transfer area at this airport. Additional question: The reason I want to know is that I need to buy some rolling tobacco (amber leaf - not for me I'm a non smoker - which is why I am ignorant about these things) and I know I could buy it at BKK airport BUT then it would be in my hand luggage and I'm not sure if that might transgress some Qatar customs rules and would get picked up by security which I am sure I will have to go through. Of course the best solution is to buy it in Bangkok so it could go in checked luggage - anyone know if that's possible and where? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woof999 Posted February 23, 2023 Share Posted February 23, 2023 (edited) Doha airport is big and has plenty of DF options. If you're transferring on the same booking (ie your bags are tagged to your final destination) then you wont be going through either immigration or customs in Doha. You might go through another security check, but they are not looking for tobacco. Edited February 23, 2023 by Woof999 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richard_smith237 Posted February 23, 2023 Share Posted February 23, 2023 Just now, Woof999 said: Doha airport is big and has plenty of DF options. If you're transferring on the same booking (ie your bags are tagged to your final destination) then you wont be going through either immigration or customs in Doha. As above… Plenty of Duty Free shops… Better than most airports. But…. It’s difficult to know if the Doha Duty Free shops have exactly what you require. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mac Mickmanus Posted February 23, 2023 Share Posted February 23, 2023 You are doing all this for someone else who wants some cheap tobacco ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NanLaew Posted February 23, 2023 Share Posted February 23, 2023 1 hour ago, Mac Mickmanus said: You are doing all this for someone else who wants some cheap tobacco ? You're asking this of someone you don't even know? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tropposurfer Posted February 23, 2023 Share Posted February 23, 2023 DH has very good Duty Free shopping from super high end to 'cheap charlie' ... plenty of choices Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimn Posted February 23, 2023 Share Posted February 23, 2023 Doha is a great airport but very upmarket and very very expensive Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Negita43 Posted February 23, 2023 Author Share Posted February 23, 2023 7 hours ago, Mac Mickmanus said: You are doing all this for someone else who wants some cheap tobacco ? Yes that's what friends are for - he watches my flat whilst I'm over here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mac Mickmanus Posted February 23, 2023 Share Posted February 23, 2023 2 minutes ago, Negita43 said: Yes that's what friends are for - he watches my flat whilst I'm over here Yes there are duty frees at Doha and you can buy tobacco there . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
proton Posted February 23, 2023 Share Posted February 23, 2023 5 hours ago, jimn said: Doha is a great airport but very upmarket and very very expensive It's horrible. when inside the departure lounge there are no toilets and getting out again when checked in at the desk, seems to involve endless key tapping and they don't like it, have to be checked in again coming back in. Waited 35 mins on the boarding bridge in a sweaty crowd waiting for them to open the doors, cleaning probably, this was Qatar. Will go direct next time and avoid this place. I noticed how ridiculous the security is, foreigners having to remove masks to check passports, arab woman straight through, even worse not even having passports looked at all as held by the men they are with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theoldgit Posted February 23, 2023 Share Posted February 23, 2023 9 hours ago, Negita43 said: Yes that's what friends are for - he watches my flat whilst I'm over here What is your final destination, most, if not, all destination countries have strict limits on how much tobacco you can bring into the country tax free. You will be aware that the tax free allowance is for personal use, not as gifts for friends who are helping out, it's not uncommon for customs officials to carry out checks, non smokers are likely to carry smoking implements with them. Whilst the chances of being caught are probably remote, it can happen, though might be lucky and just get a warning and have the tobacco seized. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Negita43 Posted February 27, 2023 Author Share Posted February 27, 2023 Thanks everybody - soo nobody rolls their own and buys tobacco in Thailand? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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