Electronics Shop

Gate-side tech stop in Terminal 1

Just past security in Terminal 1, Electronics Shop covers the basics: travel chargers, headphones, plug adapters and small gadgets you forgot at home. Stock leans toward mainstream brands, with prices a bit above downtown Cologne, roughly 5–10 EUR more on items like USB-C cables and power banks.

Opening hours generally track the main bank of departures in Terminal 1, with the lights on from early morning around the 06:00 wave until the late evening flights taper off after 21:00. If you land very late or depart before dawn, don’t count on it, but for normal daytime connections it’s almost always open.

Expect the usual airport markup: a basic power adapter for EU plugs runs around 15–20 EUR, and mid-range in-ear headphones sit near the 30–50 EUR mark. It’s not a place for bargain hunting or niche photography gear; think emergency replacements and last-minute cables, not full camera kits or gaming laptops.

You’ll find it airside in Terminal 1, so you need a boarding pass and cleared security to shop here. That makes it useful if your original charger is dying at the gate, less helpful if you’re only dropping someone off curbside. Stock is compact enough that you can scan the shelves in under 5 minutes.

Tip: if you need a specific cable or adapter, snap a photo of your device’s port before you walk over so you can match it quickly and avoid a second trip.