The Ultimate Guide to Duty Free Shopping on Laneway

Some of the best parts of travelling abroad are the small things you bring back. Maybe it’s a bottle to bring home, a fragrance for gifting or something special just for you. Whatever's on your duty free list, if you're flying through Melbourne Airport, you can sort it all on Laneway before you even get to the terminal.

Named after Melbourne's iconic laneways, this duty free shopping platform brings that same energy of finding exactly what you're after, all online. You browse, place your order, and pick up at Terminal 2 when you travel. Whether you're flying out of Tullamarine or landing back in Australia, here's what you need to know to make the most out of your Laneway haul.

Shopping duty free means the goods are sold without local taxes and duties. In Australia, that includes the 10% GST, so the saving is already built into the price. But before you start adding things to your cart, here are a few more things worth knowing:

• Duty free shopping at Melbourne Airport is for international travellers only. That means passengers touching down and flying overseas from Melbourne Airport.
• You must be 18+ to purchase alcohol or tobacco, and you'll need to show ID at collection.
• Every country has its own limits and allowances. If you're arriving in Australia, you can bring in 2.25 litres of alcohol, 25 cigarettes or 25 grams of tobacco, and AUD $900 worth of general goods duty free (AUD $450 for under 18s). For all other destinations, check the limits for your destination before you order.
• LAGS rules (liquids, aerosols and gels) still apply to carry-on luggage. Collecting duty free doesn't exempt your purchases from airport security restrictions.

Shopping duty free online makes the most sense because you get more time to browse, more ways to pay, and more value out of every purchase. On Laneway, that means access to a wide range of duty free products across spirits and wine, makeup and skincare, food and travel essentials, with globally recognised brands and proudly Australian names all in one place.

Here's why Laneway is the best way to do it:

• Order any time, from anywhere. Laneway is available online 24/7, so you can shop from home up to 60 days before your trip or squeeze in an order just days in advance. As long as you place your order at least 24 hours before your flight, you're all set.
• Shop smart, travel light. Flying in? Duty free shopping on Laneway means you're not lugging bottles or bulky purchases through your entire trip. Pre-order before you leave, touch down at Melbourne Airport, and collect everything at T2 International Arrivals before you clear customs.
• Collection counters are open 24/7. Touching down at 3am or heading off on a red-eye? It doesn't matter. The collection counters at Terminal 2 never close, so your order is always there when you need it.
• Earn Qantas Points while you shop. Qantas Frequent Flyers earn 1 Qantas Point per $1 spent on eligible purchases. Just add your membership details at checkout, and points are credited within 7 days of purchase and collection. Tobacco, e-cigs, gift cards, and VUSH products are excluded.
• Pay your way. Laneway accepts Visa, Mastercard, AMEX, UnionPay, Alipay, WeChat Pay, and Afterpay. Whether you're paying with a travel card, using a digital wallet, or spreading the cost with Buy Now, Pay Later, you've got plenty of ways to pay.

Want to stay across deals and new arrivals on Laneway? Subscribe to Melbourne Airport's Shopping News newsletter and follow Melbourne Airport on social media. Promotions and limited-edition releases come and go, and it's the easiest way to catch a good offer before it sells out.

On Laneway, you can buy duty free gifts, personal treats and travel picks all in one place. You'll find best sellers across everything from spirits and wine to beauty, fragrance, confectionery and travel essentials that land whether you're buying for someone else, sharing something special, or treating yourself.

• Spirits and liquor – Whatever your drink, chances are your go-to is here. Scotch whisky and single malt drinkers will instantly recognise Chivas Regal and Glenlivet. Prefer something with a bit more punch? There’s American and Irish whiskey from Jack Daniel and Bushmills, and tequila from 1800 and Don Julio. The range also includes Absolut and Smirnoff vodka, Bombay Sapphire and Tanqueray gin, as well as Bacardi and Bundaberg rum. Rather end the night on something sweeter? Baileys and Kahlúa liqueurs are hard to go past.
• Wine and champagne – From award-winning Australian reds to vintage French champagne, the range on Laneway covers every occasion. Taylors and Grant Burge bring internationally recognised shiraz and cabernet sauvignon to the table, while Penfolds and De Bortoli Wines cover the kind of bottles that make genuinely impressive gifts. If it's bubbles you're after, Moët & Chandon and Dom Pérignon work for almost any celebration.
• Fragrances – The fragrance range on Laneway covers everything from fresh, everyday wearables to bold statement scents worth splurging on. Think crowd-pleasers that suit most people and most occasions from Burberry and Michael Kors, and something that leans softer, more delicate and more feminine from Chloé and Carolina Herrera.
• Makeup, body care and skincare – Whether you're topping up your skincare kit or treating yourself to premium makeup, the beauty range on Laneway covers it all. Want bold, luxurious makeup from Tom Ford or cult favourites from Lancôme? Done. Elizabeth Arden brings over a century of skincare expertise, but if you want body care with an Australian story behind it, Aesop has had a devoted following for years.
• Food and souvenirs – Want gifting sorted before you fly? Easy. The range on Laneway runs from internationally loved sweet treats like Toblerone and Mars to proudly Australian picks like Patons, Banksia Red and Koko Black chocolates. If you want something a bit more adventurous to bring home, Mariani Foods does kangaroo and crocodile jerky that tends to raise a few eyebrows and then disappear fast.
• Sunglasses and watches – These are two of those duty free buys you don't realise you need until you're standing in the sun squinting at your wrist. But on Laneway, you can sort that before it even happens. The range includes Ray-Ban and Oakley sunnies for everyday wear, as well as Prada and Gucci frames for something more luxe. New watch on the list? From practical Casio and Swatch pieces to Tissot and Raymond Weil for when you want something worth keeping.
• Travel essentials – Long-haul international flights have a way of reminding you what you forgot to pack. Pre-order on Laneway before you fly, and you won't have to think about it. Korjo has travel adaptors and memory foam travel pillows, while Kinto's travel tumblers are the kind you grab for the flight and end up using every day after. Shop Laneway for Slip's silk hair scrunchies and eye masks, the quiet upgrade most people only discover they needed mid-trip.

Duty free shopping on Laneway works as a click-and-collect service. You browse and order online, then collect at Terminal 2 when you travel. If you're landing in Melbourne, your order will be waiting at the collection points in T2 International Arrivals before customs. If you're flying out, head to T2 International Departures after passport control. Both counters are open around the clock.

Here's how it works, step by step:

1. Browse and add to cart. Head to laneway.melbourneairport.com.au and start shopping. You can order up to 60 days before your flight, but make sure you get your order in at least 24 hours before departure or arrival.
2. Check your cart and head to checkout. Once you've found what you want, look over your cart before moving on. Add any discount codes here. When everything looks right, proceed to checkout.
3. Enter your details and place your order. Add your flight details and Qantas Frequent Flyer info, if you have one. Then, choose your payment method and pay to place your order. Laneway accepts Visa, Mastercard, AMEX, UnionPay, Alipay, WeChat Pay, and Afterpay.

To collect, bring your order confirmation and passport. Picking up alcohol or tobacco? Have your ID on you. You'll need to be 18 or over. Check the airport maps before you travel so you know exactly where to go.

Whether you're landing in Melbourne with gifts to sort or flying out with a bottle in mind, online duty free shopping on Laneway means your order is sorted before you even get to the terminal. Browse the full range, place your order and collect at Terminal 2 when you travel.

Still have questions? The Laneway FAQs page has everything covered, from changing your order to what to bring on collection day. Need to speak with the team? Send us an email at enquiries@lottedutyfree.com.au.

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.