The Duty Free Shopping Hack Every Traveller Should Know About
Duty free done right
By Bianca Licina | 27th January 2026If you’re a savvy gal, there’s no doubt you love a duty free shop. And if you’re the kind of traveller who’s always cutting it close to your flight, but secretly can’t resist wandering through the duty free aisles, we get it. There’s something irresistible about sniffing perfumes, trying on sunnies, or eyeing that bottle of bubbles as you stroll through the terminal, but when you’re racing against the clock, the fun quickly disappears. And let’s be real: nobody wants to lug duty free goodies around the airport or across a new city.
Enter Melbourne Airport Laneway. This clever online pre-ordering platform lets you shop duty free from 60 days up to 24 hours before your flight, meaning you can plan ahead, tick off your wishlist, and actually enjoy the airport experience without the stress.
Shop ahead, stress-free
Laneway lets you browse, compare, and shop from the comfort of home – no rushing, no missing out. Found the perfect skincare set, a bottle of wine, or that perfume you’ve been dreaming about? Add your flight details at checkout, and you’re set. You can collect your purchases before takeoff or on arrival, making the whole process effortless. And with quite the range of products, from souvenirs to liquor and designer products – all from your favourite brands – there’s not much you can’t find at Laneway.
Travel light
Ever tried juggling duty free liquids, gifts, or luxury items while navigating an airport – or a new city? With Laneway’s Click and Collect service, you can pick up your purchases when you land, keeping your carry-on light and your journey stress-free. Travel smart, travel light, and enjoy every moment of your trip.
Secure & simple
Paying online couldn’t be easier – or safer. Laneway’s secure payment options let you shop confidently and tick one more thing off your travel prep list. No last-minute rushing, no overspending, just the satisfaction of knowing your duty free haul is ready and waiting.
A little planning goes a long way
By planning your duty free shopping ahead with Laneway, you’re free to enjoy the parts of travel you actually love – lounging at the gate, grabbing a coffee, or taking that first selfie in a new city – while your shopping is already sorted. From beauty to booze, Laneway makes it simple to be a duty free pro, even if you’re usually running late.
We’ve curated a list of the top brands you can shop at Melbourne Airport Laneway:
- Aesop
- Archie Rose
- Bollinger
- Benefit
- Coach
- Fendi
- Glasshouse
- Gucci
- Kylie Cosmetics
- Ksubi
- Luv Lou
- Mumm
- Oroton
- Rabanne
From cult-favourite designer to the season’s must-have fragrances, Laneway’s pre-ordering platform makes duty free shopping a breeze. So go on, get that 10% off and enjoy your holiday.
Imagery: Dupe (@madisonhoopman, @corapursley, @maddibreanne)
