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Iceland is exempt from the recently implemented law abolishing tax- and duty-free
sales to travellers within the European Union (EU). Iceland is not a member of the EU
and therefore not affected by the change. In other words, Leifur Eiríksson Terminal
is easy on the wallet!
With stores open for all incoming and outgoing flights, the terminal provides
travellers with a plethora of buying opportunities. All merchandise available at the
terminal are both tax- and duty-free, and prices are extremely competitive. The
decision to end intra-EU duty-free sales is increasing the already flourishing tax- and
duty-free trade at the Leifur Eiríksson Terminal, located at Keflavík International
Airport, while at the same time equalising taxes among EU member states.
Icelandair does not fly between any destinations within the EU. Thus, Icelandair
passengers can shop duty-free at all European destinations, as well as in Iceland, when
arriving and departing.
TAX- AND DUTY-FREE SHOPPING AT KEFLAVÍK INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, ICELAND
KEEP ON SHOPPIN’
Leifur Eiríksson Terminal remains tax- and duty-free
1881 km
Text in English, German and Icelandic.
Over 100 full-colour photographs,
96 pages, 28 x 28 cm.
Price: US $68 (airmail extra within Europe US$5,
outside Europe US$15)
THE NEW PHOTO COLLECTION
BY RENOWNED
LANDSCAPE PHOTOGRAPHER
PÁLL STEFÁNSSON
Síðumúla 6 • 108 Reykjavík • Iceland
Tel: 354-550-3000 • Fax: 354-550-3033
iceland@icenews.is • www.icenews.is.
Photographer Páll Stefánsson has
undertaken his toughest assignment yet:
to drive the ring around Iceland
in four days' flat, stopping every 20 km to
photograph whatever presents itself to his
viewfinder. The result is 1881 km worth of
Icelandic landscape, light and life.
Leifur Eiríksson Terminal is designed for travellers’ convenience. Passengers do not
have to walk endlessly between gates, and the stores are centrally located. The mod-
ern furnishings and bright interior of the terminal add to the relaxed atmosphere,
enabling passengers to shop hassle-free.
At the terminal, passengers can browse through a wide selection of goods at the
Duty Free Shop – as well as the many other shops in the transit area – and enjoy light
refreshments at the restaurant and snack bars operated by Icelandair. Did you forget
to pack something? TF supplies all travel essentials – and a new pair of prescription
glasses can be purchased in fifteen minutes at the Optical Studio.
Need to find that perfect souvenir? Books, music and wonderful woollens can be
found at Íslandica, which also sells delicious Icelandic treats like smoked salmon and
lamb. You can never go wrong with a T-shirt, so pick up the single most sold souvenir
in Iceland: a Hard Rock Café Reykjavík T-shirt. The latest in fashion is on display at
Saga Boutique. A pair of running shoes is ready at Duty Free Sport. Whatever tickles
your fancy is within easy reach. And tax- and duty-free.
CONVENIENT COMMERCE
Modern furnishings and a relaxed atmosphere
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