Gate 300-side in T1, WHSmith covers last‑minute basics early.
This WHSmith sits in Terminal T1 near the 300 gates and opens daily from 04:00 to 19:00, so it catches the first wave of departures. It runs on the standard WHSmith playbook: books and magazines for the flight, bottled drinks, crisps, sweets, and some basic travel accessories. Think batteries, headphones, neck pillows, plug adapters and a few toiletries rather than full pharmacy stock.
Prices sit at the usual airport markup, so a bottled drink or snack pack often lands around a couple of euro higher than in town, but still cheaper than many sit‑down spots in T1. It’s mainly grab‑and‑go; you’ll be in and out in five minutes unless the single till is backed up with multiple families. Card payment dominates here, but they take cash in euros, and you’ll see plenty of contactless taps during the morning rush.
Stock leans heavily to short‑haul comforts: paperbacks, puzzle books, and kids’ activity magazines that work for a two‑hour hop rather than a 10‑hour long‑haul. Don’t expect hot food or fresh sandwiches at the level of a café; at best you’ll find pre‑packed options in a small fridge. If you need anything specific like a power bank, ask staff directly — hunting the shelves can waste time when your boarding pass already says “Gate 304 – Go to gate.”
Use this branch for quick top‑ups on the way to the 300 gates, and do your bigger snack or coffee stop closer to security in T1 before you commit to the long walk out.