International travellers will be spoilt for choice with the official opening of two bigger, brand-new duty free stores at Adelaide Airport, more than doubling the size of the previous stores in the airport’s international arrivals and departures precinct.
Operated by Lagardère AWPL, the Aelia Duty Free stores, are part of Adelaide Airport’s $200 million terminal expansion that has seen a significant expansion and upgrade of international and retail facilities.
With the aim to bring together the top tier brands that travellers expect, the range with exclusive products and ranges will be showcased within a store environment that evokes a strong sense of place, reflecting Adelaide and South Australia in such a way that locals would be proud, and tourists would have their last fond memory of a place that is unique and inspiring.
“Adelaide Airport’s duty-free offering plays a significant role in the overall customer experience of our international travellers. The new stores had been worth the wait after the initial opening planned for 2021 was delayed due to the impacts of COVID,” says Managing Director Adelaide Airport Brenton Cox.
“We’re delighted that many of our loved South Australian brands will sit side-by-side with global brands, showcasing the amazing products our State has to offer.
“With a further significant increase in international services over the past month and international passenger numbers now well above 60 per cent of our pre-COVID figures, it’s wonderful to see Aelia Duty Free open in time for the busy Christmas and New Year travel period.”
Iconic South Australian brands such as Penfolds and Jurlique will feature heavily in the new-look stores alongside premium national and global brands like Chanel and Dior.
In liquor, global favourites and great local brands have equal billing, with a strong focus on craft gin. Australian distillers continue to produce some of the world’s best gin with Four Pillars, Never Never, Prohibition, Kangaroo Island Spirits and Ink Gin the stars of the range.
Tastings at the Adelaide Oval Bar will help travellers narrow down their choice of leading local liquors. Featured brands include Brookies, Kangaroo Island Spirits, 78 degrees, Four Pillars and 23rd Street.
Highlights in the wine section include Henschke Hill of Grace, Penfolds Grange and the extremely rare Seppeltsfield 1922 100 -year-old Para Vintage Tawny. Hidden gems include Soul Growers, Kellermeister, Bird in Hand and Petaluma. Reflecting customers’ desire for sustainably sourced products that are better for themselves and the environment, the store also features both low/no alcohol and low impact sections.
Customers will be made to feel special as they are offered to taste and feel products that everyone loves.
The journey will end in a fashion zone with proven Duty Free brands and punctuated with an area that will showcase the finest SA has to offer, including iconic Haigh’s chocolate being complemented with products curated from Kanagaroo Island, and a surprising range of gourmet food, skin care, and artisan products in between – a fitting end as the last touch point with South Australia for many travellers.
Travellers can shop the expanded range online and pre-order for both arrivals and departures at aeliadutyfree.com.au.
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