The Insider's Guide to Melbourne Airport Duty Free Deals on Laneway

Got an international flight through Melbourne Airport? Then duty free shopping is probably already on your radar. Most travellers know that shopping duty free means savings. But on Laneway, Melbourne Airport's official online duty free shopping platform, you can lock in the best duty free deals before you even pack your bags.

Run in partnership with Lotte Duty Free, Laneway lets you shop online from anywhere in the world up to 60 days before your flight and collect your order at Terminal 2 when you travel. From duty free spirits and fragrances to skincare, confectionery and travel essentials, there's real value on offer if you know where to look.

Those travelling internationally through Melbourne Airport do their duty free shopping on Laneway because it combines GST-free prices with the flexibility to shop on your own schedule, well before your flight. The savings are real, the range is broad, and the click & collect model means everything is waiting for you at Terminal 2 when you travel.

• No GST. Everything on Laneway is sold at duty free prices, which means no 10% Goods and Services Tax. What you see online is what you pay, with no surprises at checkout.
• Earn Qantas Points. If you’re a Qantas Frequent Flyer, you can earn 1 Qantas Point per $1 spent on eligible purchases. Just add your membership details at checkout, and the points are credited within 7 days of purchase and collection. Tobacco, e-cigarettes, gift cards and VUSH products are excluded.
• Pay your way. Laneway accepts Visa, Mastercard, AMEX, UnionPay, Alipay, WeChat Pay and Afterpay, so however you prefer to pay, you're covered.
• Travel exclusives. Some products on Laneway are travel exclusives, meaning you won't find them in store at regular retailers. If you're after something a little different, it's worth a browse before you fly.
• Shop on your schedule. Laneway is available 24/7, so whether you're planning weeks out or ordering a day before, you can shop whenever it suits you. Orders can be placed up to 60 days before your flight, as long as you place them at least 24 hours before you travel.
• Ready when you land. For travellers flying into Melbourne, your order is waiting at Terminal 2 before you clear customs. Collection counters are open 24/7, so it doesn't matter what time your flight gets in.
• Local names, duty free prices. Laneway stocks a range of proudly Australian products alongside global names. It's one of the few places you can pick up something genuinely local at tax-free prices.

You can find the best Melbourne Airport duty free deals on the Laneway website, in the Shopping News newsletter, and across Melbourne Airport's social media channels. Keeping an eye on all three means you'll never miss a promotion, limited-time offer, or new arrival worth adding to your order.

• On Laneway – The most up-to-date deals and promotions are always on Laneway’s Special Offers collection. It's worth a browse before you order, especially if you have something specific in mind.
• Via the Shopping News newsletter – Melbourne Airport's Shopping News newsletter delivers the latest deals, new arrivals and seasonal offers from across Australia's busiest international terminal straight to your inbox. Subscribe before your next trip so you don't miss out.
• On social media –Melbourne Airport's social media channels are where flash sales, limited-edition drops and exclusive offers tend to land first. It's the quickest way to stay across what's on before you fly.

On Laneway, you can buy duty free products across a wide range of categories, from premium spirits and Australian wines to luxury beauty, confectionery, watches, sunglasses and gifts. Whether you're treating yourself or ticking names off your gift list, there's something here worth adding to your order.

Here's a look at what's worth browsing before your next international flight:

• Spirits – Few categories on Laneway reward a browse quite like the liquor collection. The range spans Irish, American and Scotch whisky, as well as cognac, gin, rum, vodka, tequila and liqueurs. Single malt fans will find familiar names like Bowmore, Dalmore and Highland Park, while gin drinkers find Hendricks, Monkey 47 or Four Pillars worth adding to their cart. If rum is your thing, Bacardi, Diplomatico and Havana Club are names that rarely disappoint. Absolut and Archie Rose are the vodkas that work for any occasion. For brandy and cognac, there’s St Remy, Martell and Courvoisier VSOP for those who like something smoother.
• Wine and Champagne – From cabernet sauvignon and shiraz to chardonnay, pinot gris and champagnes, the range on Laneway has enough variety to keep most wine lovers busy. Penfolds, Taylors and Grant Burge cover the Australian end convincingly, while Cloudy Bay is the New Zealand white that people tend to come back to. For champagne, Veuve Clicquot and Moët are the names most people already have in mind.
• Beauty – The beauty range covers fragrances, skincare, makeup and bath and body care. For skincare, La Mer and Aesop are two of the most consistently popular picks, alongside Lancôme and Clarins. For bath and body care, L'Occitane, Jurlique and Sol de Janeiro are all worth a browse. Fragrance lovers tend to reach for Jo Malone London and Maison Margiela, while makeup staples from MAC, Benefit and Kylie Cosmetics round out the range.
• Food – Whether you're after a treat for the journey or stocking up on something to bring home, Laneway's food range has plenty worth adding to your order. Lindt, Cadbury and Toblerone cover the chocolate bases, while Nutworks and Billabong Jerky are the Australian picks that tend to sneak into the cart regardless of what you came to shop for.
• Watches – The watch range runs from everyday lifestyle brands to refined Swiss timepieces. Tissot and Raymond Weil sit at the more considered end of the spectrum, while Casio, Fossil and Swatch have everyday options across casual and smart looks.
• Sunglasses – From classic Ray-Ban Wayfarers and Aviators to Oakley's sport styles and Maui Jim's polarised lenses, there's a pair of sunnies here for most tastes and budgets. After something more premium? Prada and Persol are both on Laneway at duty free prices.
• Gifts and Souvenirs – Sorting gifts before you fly is one of the better uses of Laneway. Koala Farm's chocolates and Patons snack packs are genuine Australian keepers that pack easily and land well. LEGO and Miffy Plush at duty free prices tend to make the young ones very happy. For something more grown-up, Glasshouse candles and Moleskine notebooks are both gift-ready and available at duty free prices.

Laneway also stocks a range of travel essentials worth picking up before you fly. Korjo has travel adaptors and compression socks covered, Slip's silk sleep masks and hair scrunchies are a long-haul staple, and Frank Green's reusable tumblers are the kind of thing you'll use well beyond the trip. If you want to sort connectivity before you even land, eSIMs are also available.

Shopping duty free on Laneway happens entirely online before you travel. Order from home, from your hotel, or wherever you happen to be, and everything will be waiting for you at Terminal 2 when you land or depart.

Before you order, it's worth checking the duty free allowance for your destination. Customs limits vary by destination, and travellers are responsible for staying within them. For example, if you’re flying into Australia, you can bring in up to 2.25 litres of alcohol and general goods up to AUD$900 in value. Check the Australian Border Force website for the full breakdown.

Once you've checked your allowance, here's how to place your order:

1. Go to laneway.melbourneairport.com.au. Browse the full range by category or brand and add what you want to your cart. Before you check out, add any discount code if you have one.
2. Enter your travel details. You'll need your flight information at checkout so your order is ready at the right collection point when you travel. This is also where you enter your Qantas Frequent Flyer details.
3. Place your order and save your confirmation. Laneway accepts Visa, Mastercard, AMEX, UnionPay, Alipay, WeChat Pay and Afterpay. After paying, you'll get an order confirmation by email. Keep it handy for when you collect.

When you're ready to pick up your order, head to the Melbourne International Airport Terminal (T2). Arriving travellers can collect from the Collection Counter at T2 International Arrivals before clearing customs, while departing travellers collect from T2 International Departures after passport control.

Bring your passport and order confirmation, and have your ID ready if you're collecting alcohol or tobacco, as you need to be 18 or older to purchase these items.

The best Melbourne Airport duty free deals don't wait until you get to the terminal. They're on Laneway, available any time up to 60 days before your travel day, from anywhere. Whether you're after premium spirits for sharing, luxury fragrances for personal use or Australian souvenirs for gifting, Laneway has plenty of duty free finds worth browsing before you fly.

Still have questions? Head to the Laneway FAQs page for everything you need, from changing your order to what to do if you missed your pickup.

Disclaimer: Only passengers travelling internationally from/to Melbourne Airport can purchase goods via the Laneway. Please note that some goods may have minimum age requirements (for example alcohol/tobacco) and ID will need to be provided at the time you collect the goods from the relevant collection point. Purchases of alcohol and tobacco via the Laneway must not be made by any person who is under 18 years of age.