Gate-side in T1, World Duty Free sits opposite main security.
This is the first big shop you see after security in T1, so it works well for last‑minute buys before boarding. Layout is compact by big-airport standards, but you still get the usual liquor, perfume, cosmetics, and confectionery zones in one continuous walk-through. You pass it on the way to most gates, so there’s no major detour needed.
Opening hours generally track the first and last departures of the day, often starting before 05:00 for early flights and staying open into the late evening schedules. Stock leans heavily on UK and European spirits brands, plus standard 1L duty free bottles. Expect typical high-street airport pricing: not a miracle bargain spot, but decent on multi-buy whisky and gin compared to city-centre shops.
You’ll find fragrance testers, cosmetics counters, and tobacco toward the middle of the store, with shelves of boxed chocolates and biscuits closer to the exit into the main T1 departures area. Bigger gift boxes and logoed souvenirs sit near the front, so you can grab something quick for under £15 if you’re short on time. Queues usually move fast thanks to multiple tills during peak morning waves.
Watch for security liquid limits on connecting flights, especially if you’re changing planes outside the UK and buying over 100ml bottles here; ask for a STEB (sealed bag) at the till. One tip: check your gate on the screens just outside the shop before you start browsing, then set a hard exit time 25–30 minutes before boarding.