Gate-side reading fix in Terminal 2
Inside Terminal 2 at CSMIA, Relay is the standard airport newsstand: books, magazines, drinks, and last‑minute basics before international and domestic departures from T2. It sits post‑security in the main departures area, so you can grab something after clearing the long immigration and security queues typical of Mumbai.
Expect Mumbai pricing with an airport markup: paperbacks that run ₹399 in the city might sit closer to ₹450–₹499 here, and bottled water usually lands around ₹40–₹60. You’ll also see snacks in the ₹100–₹250 range along with some travel‑size toiletries. Cards and UPI are widely accepted, which helps if you’re running down the last of your rupees before a late‑night departure.
Stock skews toward English bestsellers and Indian authors, with some Hindi titles, plus international magazines that rotate based on month and airline schedules out of T2. If you need a quick power bank or data cable before a 9‑hour flight, you’ll usually find basic electronics near the counter, though prices can be close to double city shops.
Relay at T2 often stays open until the bulk of long‑haul departures taper off after midnight, which lines up with banks of flights to Europe and the Middle East leaving between 1:00 and 3:00 a.m. One practical move: pick up water and snacks here right after security, before you head to a remote gate cluster that may only have a small kiosk or none open during late‑night waves.