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How much does Takamaka rum (and souvenirs) cost at Mahe airport duty free, and is it cheaper than buying in town?

Based on 1 discussion with 5 participants · Last activity: 9 days ago

TL;DR

The Takamaka duty free shop is on the 2nd floor of the Mahe airport departure hall, selling branded sunglasses for 100 rupees each. Exact rum prices at duty free aren't confirmed yet — travelers recommend comparing with regular shop prices before buying.

What the community said

One traveler recommends buying rum at the airport since the 2nd-floor duty free has a bigger selection; specifically suggests 'Creole Style' rum for around 600 rupees.

10 days ago Creole Style ~600 rupees

According to travelers, airport prices are roughly similar since it's tax-free there, but bottle sizes differ: town shops also sell small bottles, while the airport only offers 0.7L and larger.

10 days ago 0.7L minimum at airport

The Takamaka duty free shop is located on the 2nd floor of the departure hall at Mahe airport.

9 days ago 2nd floor, departure hall

Branded Takamaka sunglasses at the duty free shop cost 100 rupees per piece.

9 days ago 100 rupees/piece

The exact duty-free price for Takamaka rum isn't confirmed — travelers suggest checking regular shop prices in Mahe before buying at the airport.

9 days ago

A full Takamaka price list (posted in a group story on July 29) was shared — worth checking before your trip.

16 days ago Takamaka price list ↗ link in original

Travelers asked about the exact price of Takamaka rum at Mahe airport — no single confirmed figure was given, as prices can vary.

17 days ago

Someone asked whether you can pay in rupees at the airport and if rum prices match town shops — this wasn't clearly confirmed, so compare prices on the spot.

24 days ago