Tax-Free

Foreign passport holders not residing in Türkiye, as well as Turkish Republic (T.C.) and Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (K.K.T.C.) citizens residing abroad, may apply for VAT refunds on purchases made in Türkiye by visiting the Tax-Free Office located airside on the Departures Floor of the International Terminal at Çukurova International Airport.

VAT refunds can be requested with an issued TAX-FREE invoice and a VAT refund form provided by affiliated (participating) stores.

The application period is within 3 months from the date of purchase.

For Items Carried in Checked Baggage:

• Complete the check-in process.

• Proceed to Customs Desk No. 56 with your boarding pass and baggage tag.

• Have your invoice and refund form stamped and approved.

• After approval, hand over your baggage at the same desk.

For Items Carried in Hand Baggage:

• After check-in, before passing through passport control,

• Visit Customs Desk No. 56 and have your invoice and refund form approved.

• For other methods and further details, please visit www.gib.gov.tr

After passing through passport control, you may complete your refund process at the TAX FREE REFUNDS Office located airside in the International Departures Terminal.

Important Notes:

• You must have the following items with you:

  • Purchased goods

  • Invoice

  • VAT refund form

  • Boarding pass

  • Passport

• The VAT refund form must be approved and stamped by a customs officer.