T1’s Exito Express is your Colombian mini-supermarket stop
Right in Terminal T1 after security, Exito Express runs more like a compact city grocery than an airport souvenir stand. You get grab-and-go snacks, bottled water, soft drinks, and a few last‑minute toiletries in one pass. Prices sit a bit higher than downtown Exito stores, but still under typical duty‑free levels, so it’s the place to stock up without feeling gouged.
Expect standard daytime hours aligned with most departures from CTG’s T1; it usually opens before the first morning flights and stays open into late evening bank times. Shelves carry Colombian basics: Jet and Corona chocolate bars, local coffee brands, arequipe sweets, and salty snacks you actually see in city supermarkets. If you need sunscreen or a travel adapter before a flight to Bogotá or Panama City, you’ll usually find a couple of options here.
Payment is straightforward: they accept Colombian pesos and major credit cards, with contactless terminals that process quickly enough for a 10‑minute stop between gates. It’s not the place for premium liquor deals; those sit in the separate duty‑free area in T1. Think of Exito Express as your backup plan if you forgot toothpaste, want a 600 ml bottle of water, or need something simple to eat on a 90‑minute domestic hop.
Tip: hit Exito Express right after security in T1 instead of waiting until your gate area, so you still have time to circle back if they’re missing something you need.