Corsican cheeses and jams sit right past security at AJA
Corsican Products Shop sits airside at Ajaccio Napoléon Bonaparte Airport, after security in the departures area, and focuses almost entirely on regional food and drink. Expect mid-range pricing ($$) rather than last-minute souvenir stand markups, but it still runs higher than in-town supermarkets. This is the main spot in the terminal to grab edible Corsican gifts without leaving the secure zone.
The shelves lean into local staples: island cheeses, charcuterie, jams made with Cedrat and fig, plus wines and liqueurs with Corsica on the label. You’ll also see packaged canistrelli biscuits and other sweets sized for cabin bags. Most items come in clearly labeled 100 ml, 250 g, or 500 g formats, which helps you keep an eye on EU liquid and weight limits before boarding.
Expect airport-style hours aligned with departures, generally opening several hours before the first morning flights and staying open through the late-afternoon bank. If you land from a midday flight around 12:00 and stay airside to connect, you’ll have time to sweep through before boarding. Since this is post-security only, you can’t backtrack here from arrivals landside once you exit.
Prices on specialty items, like aged Corsican ham or AOP cheeses, can climb into the €15–€25 per piece range, while smaller biscuit packs often sit under €7. Wines and spirits trend higher than town but may still beat duty-free at larger hubs. If you’re watching cabin baggage limits, a couple of 250 g packets or one bottle at 750 ml is about as much as one under-seat bag swallows comfortably.
Practical tip: take 3–5 minutes before you pay to double-check glass bottles and jam jars are bubble-wrapped or boxed; grab extra paper from the counter if you plan to stash everything in an overhead bin on a full A320 out of AJA.