Low-cost flights from T1? Grab food at Take Away first
Most DTM routes run on low-cost carriers with no free meal service, so Take Away in Terminal T1 turns into your de facto catering. It’s a simple grab-and-go counter: pre-packed sandwiches, bottled drinks, and sweets, all at typical German airport pricing (think €4–€6 for a belegtes Brötchen, €3+ for water). Rating hovers around 3/5, which matches the “fine, not great” vibe in reviews.
This is a pure kiosk setup, not a sit-down spot, and it sits airside in T1, so you hit it after security but before the gates. The upside: minimal prep means the line usually moves faster than at the bistro, even when several holiday flights to Palma or Antalya leave around the same time. Expect standard fillings like ham-and-cheese or salami on rolls, packaged snacks, and soft drinks.
Regulars on Ryanair and Wizz flights buy a sandwich and 0.5L water here specifically to dodge onboard prices that can hit €7–€10 for a basic snack-and-drink combo. Many also grab drinks after security to avoid card-only issues reported with some crews. If you’re flying one of the charter services on peak Saturdays, people mention heading straight to the shelves right after the security check to get first pick.
Watch out for the weak variety: reviews point out that healthier options like salads, cut fruit, or high-protein snacks are rare or missing, so most choices are carb-heavy bread and sugary items. Several travelers also note that late in the day, around the last bank of departures, the refrigerated shelves can look messy and half-restocked, with only sweets and random drinks left.
Practical tip: if your flight leaves in the evening, buy your sandwich as soon as you reach airside in T1, not 15 minutes before boarding, or you may find the popular ham-and-cheese options gone and end up with just chocolate and soda.