Summer is just around the corner and holiday plans are in full swing.
Many people around the country will be flying from Dublin Airport over the next few months to jet off to hotter climates or enjoy a city break. This summer, Dublin Airport has flights to almost 190 destinations in 39 countries, operated by 44 airlines.
More than 1.5 million extra seats have been added across the airport’s route network, which is 6% higher when compared to last summer. If you are among the passengers planning to fly from the airport over the next few months, here are all of the current shopping options available in departures for some pre-flight retail therapy.
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The Loop
The Loop is open seven days a week in both Terminal 1 and Terminal 2. Here you can enjoy great savings of at least 15% on beauty favourites compared to downtown prices and up to 40% off selected lines.
The Loop features over 100 beauty brands, including international favourites Jo Malone, Tom Ford, La Mer, Dior, Estée Lauder, Clarins, Clinique, Lancôme, Bobbi Brown, M.A.C and Chanel,
In Terminal 2, passengers can enjoy The Loop's Beauty Hall, which is described as the "ultimate beauty destination". The T2 Beauty Hall has gotten bigger, with over 30 new brands and exclusive products, all at least 15% compared to the high street.
The Loop also features the iconic Irish Whiskey Collection, which boasts an incredible 365 different whiskeys. Customers can receive expert guidance from in-store whiskey and gin ambassadors.
Terminal 1
Aside from The Loop, there are plenty of other shopping options in Terminal 1. Boots is on hand to provide all of your essential travel products, while Guinness offers a great collection of Guinness merchandise, gifts and clothing.
Terminal 1 also has electronic retailers InMotion and premium eyewear store Sunglasses Hut. There are also three WHSmith stores in the Terminal, offering a selection of bestsellers as well as snacks and drinks.
Wrights of Howth has two outlets in Terminal 1, providing their wild Irish smoked salmon and fish products as well as a delicatessen, gift packs and hampers.
Terminal 2
Terminal 2 also has a Boots store, which opened late last summer. You can also find the world’s first Guinness Export House, where you can experience the "Guinness story and craft of the brand through taste and experience".
Electronics retailer InMotion has a Terminal 2 store, as well as premium eyewear shop Sunglasses Hut. Traditional souvenir store Irish Memories is also available to passengers.
Just like Terminal 1, there are three WHSmith stores in Terminal 2.
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