Costa - After Security

After security in T1, this is the main Costa coffee stop

Costa - After Security sits airside in Terminal 1 at ABZ, right after the single main security checkpoint. If you want a branded coffee before boarding an easyJet or Loganair flight, this is basically the last predictable option. Expect the usual UK Costa lineup: espresso drinks, teas, hot chocolate, and chilled bottled drinks in the fridge by the till.

Food runs to standard Costa pastries and light bites: croissants, muffins, brownies, and pre-packed sandwiches that hover in the £4–£6 range. Cakes and sweet treats typically sit around £3–£4 per piece. Portions match what you’d see at a city-centre Costa on Union Street, just with airport pricing nudged slightly higher.

Opening hours generally track the first and last departures, so from early morning banked around 04:30–05:00 through the evening wave that often runs past 20:00. That early slot is when queues build fastest, especially before morning flights to London and Amsterdam. If your boarding pass shows a 06:00 or 07:00 departure, add at least 10 minutes just to stand in line.

Expect the usual paper cup service and minimal seating directly around the counter, since this Costa sits in the shared departures area of T1. Most people grab a flat white or latte and head straight to gates 1–6. Power outlets are limited in the immediate vicinity, so charge your phone by the main seating near the windows overlooking the runway.

For a quick game plan: mobile wallet or contactless card is easiest, and Costa’s standard sizes apply, so a medium latte is about 12oz and usually lands a bit under £4. If you care about boarding order on easyJet, buy first, then head to the queue; the walk from Costa to the farthest gate in T1 rarely takes more than 4–5 minutes.