Which shops in Sharm el-Sheikh offer free transport, and is airport duty free cheaper for last-minute shopping?

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TL;DR

In Sharm el-Sheikh, Mango Market and George Clooney store reportedly offer free round-trip transport even if you buy nothing, while the Russian Pharmacy does so only with a purchase of $30 or more. Travelers also say airport duty free can be cheaper before flying home, and the $13 fee does not apply on departure.

What the community said

For alcohol, Sharm el-Sheikh airport duty free may not be the cheapest option: a recent report says it costs more than duty free at the departure airport because of a roughly $13-per-litre tax on imported alcohol. Local alcohol is available at the Drinkies shop.

Drinkies, roughly $13 tax per litre

If you are flying home from Sharm el-Sheikh, some items may be cheaper at the airport duty free. Travelers report better prices there, and the extra $13 charge does not apply when departing.

duty free, $13

For shopping trips, Mango Market and the George Clooney store reportedly provide free round-trip transport, even if you end up not buying anything.

Mango Market, George Clooney

At the Russian Pharmacy, free transport is not unconditional: it is usually offered only if you make a purchase of at least $30.

Russian Pharmacy, $30