Gate-side in T1, El Market Colombia covers last‑minute gaps fast
In Terminal T1, El Market Colombia runs daily from 5:00 to 22:00, catching both first departures and late evening flights. It’s a small travel-essentials shop, so think grab-and-go rather than browsing for half an hour. You’ll find basics like bottled water, soft drinks, chips, chocolate bars and a few Colombian sweets at typical airport markups, roughly 2–3x supermarket prices.
Post-security in T1, this is the kind of place you hit after passport control when you realize your charger is still plugged in at home. Expect universal adapters, charging cables, basic headphones and power banks in the mid-range price bracket, often around USD 15–30 equivalent. The stock leans functional: pens, small notebooks, basic travel pillows, eye masks and a handful of toiletries.
Hours running from 5:00 to 22:00 mean El Market Colombia covers almost all Avianca and low-cost carrier banks out of Cartagena. Food-wise it’s more “snacks and cookies” than real meals, so don’t rely on it for lunch; you’re looking at packaged pastries, instant noodles and candy rather than sandwiches. If you need water, grab the larger bottles here before heading to the gate, since options closer to some remote stands can be limited or pricier.
Prices in COP are clearly labeled on shelves, and they’ll usually accept major cards without a minimum, helpful if you’re burning through leftover pesos. Stock can thin out near the last flights of the day, especially power banks and Type A/C cables. Plan one quick stop here right after security in T1 so you’re not racing back from your gate when you notice a dead phone at boarding.