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Alcohol / Spirits → Egypt
Purpose: Traveling · Verified: 2026-04-24
1L spirits and 2L beer/wine duty-free
Details
Egypt allows 1 liter of spirits and 2 liters of beer/wine duty-free. As a Muslim-majority country, alcohol is available but restricted to tourist areas, licensed hotels, and a few shops (Drinkies chain). Duty-free allowances are strictly enforced at Cairo and Hurghada airports.
Quantity limit
1L spirits + 2L wine/beer
Documentation required
- Egyptian Customs declaration for quantities above duty-free allowance
Legal reference
Egyptian Customs Law
IATA dangerous goods
Alcohol / Spirits is classified under Class 3 — Flammable liquids. Cabin and checked-baggage limits apply on top of customs rules.
Practical advice
Declare alcohol / spirits at customs on arrival in Egypt and carry any documentation specified in the rule. Verify current requirements with Egyptian Customs Authority (ECA) — part of Egyptian Tax Authority before travel.
Customs authority
Egyptian Customs Authority (ECA) — part of Egyptian Tax Authority · https://www.customs.gov.eg