Relay

Gate-side alternative to WHSmith in DEL T3

When WHSmith in Terminal T3 gets swamped, Relay is where regular Delhi flyers peel off for bottled water, packets of Lay’s, and local Hindi and English newspapers. You’ll find Relay inside T3’s departures area, past security, in the same general retail stretch as the larger book and snack stores, but usually with noticeably shorter queues. Think of it as the backup plan when the main newsstand near your gate looks mobbed.

Relay in T3 stocks standard travel basics: 500 ml and 1-liter water bottles, soft drinks, chips, biscuits, and a mix of Indian and international chocolate bars. You’ll also see power banks and basic cables on the rack, handy if you forgot a charger before a late-night departure from Delhi. Pricing sits at typical airport levels, a bit higher than city shops, but in line with WHSmith in the same terminal. Newspapers and magazines often include major Indian titles alongside a few international options.

Hours usually track the long-haul bank in Terminal T3, staying open across most late-night departures between roughly 22:00 and 03:00, plus daytime waves for domestic and international flights. It’s all grab-and-go, with no seating and no coffee machine, so plan on pairing it with a nearby café if you need caffeine. One practical move: stop at Relay on the way to your gate for water and snacks, then skip the longer WHSmith line entirely once boarding starts.