Costa Coffee

Gate-side caffeine in Terminal 1 usually means Costa Coffee

This Costa Coffee sits airside in Terminal 1 at Glasgow Airport, handy if you’re flying easyJet or Loganair and want something familiar before boarding. It runs most of the day in line with flight banks, so early-morning departures around 06:00 usually catch it open, and late-evening flights often still see the lights on. Expect the standard UK Costa menu: espresso drinks, teas, hot chocolate, iced coffees, and the usual cakes and sandwiches.

A regular latte or cappuccino runs about the same as on the high street, but airport pricing can push larger drinks and iced specials over £4–£5. Food-wise, you’ll see toasties, breakfast baps, paninis, and pastry staples like croissants and muffins. It’s grab-and-go more than a sit-down meal, but it still beats boarding a 2-hour flight to London with nothing but a packet of crisps.

Seating near this Costa in T1 is limited and blends into the general departure lounge, so around 07:00–09:00 and 16:00–19:00 it gets crowded. If you’re tight on time, skip the in-store line and look for the shorter queue at the edge of the counter, which staff sometimes use for simple drink-only orders. Power outlets are hit-or-miss here, so charge your phone near the main gates instead of counting on a plug by your table.

Tip: at Glasgow T1, security can easily eat 20–30 minutes at peak hours, so clear screening first, then grab Costa on the airside concourse rather than stopping at landside options and clock-watching in the queue.