Poznan airport sell cigarettes?

ukguy22 1 | 2

15 Apr 2012 / #1

Hi,

Can anyone tell me if Poznan airport sells Malrboro cigarettes when you go through security? I flying to UK from Poznan in few days and want to buy about 15 blocks of Marlboro in the duty free shop.

Also can i smoke once i got through security?

Thanks

jon357 73 | 22663

15 Apr 2012 / #2

I flying to UK from Poznan i

You can't buy Duty Free for a flight to the UK. They always ask to see your boarding card. You can buy cigarettes at the normal Polish price either at the airport, or slightly cheaper in a kiosk or supermarket. You used to be able to smoke before the barrier only. Now Poland has a smoking ban, there's a chance they have a ventilated cabin after the barrier. The last time I used that airport I didn't notice a smoking room, but that was some time ago.

OP ukguy22 1 | 2

15 Apr 2012 / #3

Thanks for that. I understand you cant buy duty free so apologies i meant can i buy Marlboro blocks in the "Duty Free" shops once you go through security? I know ill pay the full tax price thats ok i just wonder can i buy the blocks before i board the plane (so i can put in my hand luggage)

jon357 73 | 22663

15 Apr 2012 / #4

can i buy Marlboro blocks in the "Duty Free" shops

Yes, assuming the duty-free shop is still open. There was one there last time I was at Poznan Airport. Post-EU entry, they may have changed it for a kiosk/souvenir shop but in any case they'll certainly sell Marlboro in blocks.

Polonius3 980 | 12276

15 Apr 2012 / #5

Ciggie prices in Poland (not duty-free) have risen in recent months and now run $3.30 - $3.60 for a packet of 20. This includes all the well-known mostly American brands: Lucky Strike, Camel,. Winston, Marlboro, Viceroy, Chesterfield, L&M, etc.

OP ukguy22 1 | 2

15 Apr 2012 / #6

Yes i think there now 11.80PLN for marlboro. A lot cheaper than here. I plan to buy block/cartons maybe 5 and put in my check in bag. But then when i go through secuuirty and am waiting for the plane i want to buy maybe 10 blocks/cartons and put in my hand luggage. I hope they sell them at the airport :/ otherwise ill have empty hand luggage. I know they do in Krakow/Warsaw.

I know in the airport there the same price as in shops but i dont want my bag going through the xray (at security) with 10 blocks of cigarettes in it incase the secuirty takes them off me :) thats why i want to buy just before i get on plane

jon357 73 | 22663

15 Apr 2012 / #7

i dont want my bag going through the xray (at security) with 10 blocks of cigarettes in it incase the secuirty takes them off me

They won't - the security don't care. The British customs might, in theory. In practise they never check unless they've a reason to be suspicious.