Beside the main gates in T1, WHSmith is the quick grab spot for books, drinks, and last-minute bits before security lines start to snake. This branch sits airside in Terminal 1, so you’re already through checks when you hit it. Think magazines, paperbacks, snacks, and basic travel supplies instead of full groceries.
WHSmith in T1 carries the usual UK/Ireland high-street mix: newspapers, puzzle books, bottled water, soft drinks, crisps, and chocolate bars at standard airport markup. You’ll also see headphones, chargers, and basic cables hanging behind the till, handy if your phone hits 5% at Gate 104. Expect single drinks in the €2–€4 range and snack packs in the €3–€6 band.
Stationery and small travel items get a fair amount of shelf space here. You can grab pens, envelopes, and notebooks alongside neck pillows and eye masks, all within a short walk of T1 departures security. It works for printing-free travelers who still like a physical boarding pass backup or a notebook for a 2–3 hour flight.
Tip: if you need proper food, hit a café in T1 before you queue for the tills here; use WHSmith mainly for drinks, a book, and anything cable-shaped you forgot at home.