Gate-side books and snacks near T1 departures
Relay sits airside in Bergamo’s T1, just past security and on the main path to the Schengen gates. It’s the standard airport newsstand setup: magazines, paperbacks, bottled drinks, and last‑minute travel bits. Prices run higher than downtown Bergamo, but in line with most Italian airports.
You’ll find Italian and international newspapers on the front racks, with English titles usually limited to one or two dailies and a few weeklies. Paperbacks in English skew to bestsellers and crime novels, so don’t expect deep catalog. Kids’ activity books and puzzle magazines are near the counter, handy for keeping small travelers occupied on a 2–3 hour flight.
For food and drink, the coolers hold standard 0.5 L water bottles, soft drinks, iced tea, and some juices. Expect single chocolate bars, packaged pastries, and crisps at typical airport markups. If you want a real meal before an evening Ryanair departure, use Relay as backup only and look to the main food court in T1 for hot options.
Relay also stocks basic travel gear: EU plug adapters, phone cables, power banks, and small padlocks. You can usually grab a USB‑C cable or power bank here for under €30, which is cheaper than getting stuck on a 2+ hour LCC flight with no charging. Stationery, envelopes, and a few padded mailers sit on the side wall.
Tip: If all you need is water, buy a single 0.5 L bottle here and refill it at the T1 fountains near the gates instead of paying for multiple bottles.