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Images of the Day: Bold, brilliant Bengaluru Duty Free

by Martin Moodie in Bengaluru |

Our regular feature, brought to you in association with Duty Free Global from Ireland, celebrates memorable scenes, moments, launches and campaigns related to the global aviation and travel retail sphere.

INDIA. Today’s images come from Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru Terminal 2, where Bengaluru Duty Free (a joint venture between Bangalore International Airport Limited and Avolta-owned Dufry) has created one of the world’s great arrivals and departures duty-free shopping offers.

The photos were taken by The Moodie Davitt Report Founder & Chairman Martin Moodie on a visit to the Karnataka capital earlier this month.

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As reported, Bangalore International Airport Limited is to host the 2026 Airport Food & Beverage (FAB) +Hospitality Conference & Awards and the 2026 APTRA India Conference. ✈

DAZZLING DEPARTURES

Before venturing airside, it’s time for a first experience of the wondrous ‘Terminal in a Garden’ that is Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru Terminal 2 {All photos: Martin Moodie}

Some of beauty’s biggest names will soon join the mix
A first enticing sight of Bengaluru Duty Free
Liquor, tobacco and confectionery are the core items but beauty (led by fragrances) enjoys prominent positioning soon after travellers enter the walkthrough store
Compelling price messaging helps drive tobacco sales
What a back story there is to Godawan, a fine Indian single malt whisky from Diageo India. The Godawan (also known as the Great Indian Bustard – be mighty careful of the spelling) is an endangered bird, now only found in the state of Rajasthan. 

A nice cross-category promotion offering an attractive -33% discount off Lindt Lindor Tube Assorted chocolates for those shoppers buying two bottles of liquor
Great international names of the drinks industry are brought to life with elegance and flair
A fantastic price offer on wine and a ‘Cocoa Quest’ game add to the allure of shopping at Bengaluru Duty Free

Gin, both local and Indian, continues to grow in popularity
The Indian Marketplace offers an important artisanal touch

ALLURING ARRIVALS

Just minutes after alighting from their aircraft, passengers enter the beautifully framed walkthrough arrivals store
Alluring price offers abound for the arriving traveller. Note the vibrant digital display for Johnnie Walker Black Ruby.

Tobacco (albeit featuring some of the world’s most gruesomely graphic health warning labels) is a strong drawcard 

Dubai Chocolate, Lindt-style at least, reaches Bengaluru Duty Free

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