Can I take duty free alcohol from my initial departure point between terminals at London Heathrow (LHR)?
I'm changing planes at LHR soon. My incoming flight arrives at T3, and my departing flight is from T5. If I bring duty-free alcohol in my hand luggage from my initial airport of departure, will it be confiscated when transferring terminals at London Heathrow?
Best Answer
When you buy duty free it is in a sealed bag. As long as it remains in this sealed bag it should be fine unless there are some specific extra checks at Heathrow that I'm unaware of.
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Can you take duty free alcohol on connecting flights?
You're limited to 5 liters of alcohol between 24%-70% ABV or 48 \u2013 140 proof. If you purchased the alcohol overseas and have a connecting flight in the United States, the alcohol is allowed in your carry-on bag if; The bottles are packed in a transparent, secure, tamper-evident bag by the retailer.Can I buy duty free when I arrive at Heathrow?
Yes - you can, there are World Duty Free stores just after baggage reclaim in all Heathrow terminals with alcohol, fragrance and beauty products.Can you get alcohol at Heathrow?
Like London itself, you can find pubs with traditional English bar food and beer everywhere you look in Heathrow. The airport has teamed up with various restaurants and bars for you to grab food and drinks and fly. You can pre-order your food & drink from the Heathrow app and relax before flying.Can I buy duty free at airport?
This means that passengers will be able to buy duty-free alcohol and tobacco products, where available, in British ports, airports, and international train stations, and aboard ships, trains and planes.Review: My GUIDE TO HEATHROW - Things you didn't know!
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Answer 2
From my personal experience: No it is not possible because of security checks at T5.
This experience is a few years old, but security rules became more strict the last years on not more relaxed - so I won't assume they abandoned this security check.
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