InMotion

Gate-side tech stop in Terminal 1

Ten minutes from most Terminal 1 gates, InMotion is GLA’s main spot for last‑minute tech. It sits airside after security, handy if you realise at 05:30 that your phone cable died overnight. Expect the usual big brands on headphones, power banks, and travel adapters, all at standard UK high‑street pricing rather than duty‑free bargains.

Opening hours generally track the first and last departures from Terminal 1, so figure roughly 04:30 to 21:00, with shorter hours on some quieter days. The shop focuses on practical travel gear: USB‑C and Lightning cables, universal adapters for EU/US/AUS, and noise‑cancelling headphones that actually help on a 4‑hour flight. Staff can usually check compatibility for specific iPhone and Samsung models on the spot.

Prices aren’t rock‑bottom: basic charging cables tend to sit in the £12–£20 range, power banks around £25–£50, and over‑ear noise‑cancellers easily clear £100. That said, you avoid gambling on a £5 cable from an airport vending machine that dies before you reach London. They also stock SD cards and basic laptop accessories, useful if you’re heading to a meeting straight off a flight.

One practical tip: if you realise at security that you forgot a charger, don’t backtrack to landside. Clear security into Terminal 1 and hit InMotion first, before getting stuck in a long line at the 06:30 gates.