Gate-side last-minute gifts in T1
Prices here run higher than markets in Panjim or Margao, but the Souvenir Shop in Terminal 1 saves you when you remember gifts 30 minutes before boarding. It sits airside in T1 after security, near the main cluster of departure gates, so you can keep an eye on boarding screens while you shop. Stock skews touristy rather than luxury: think fridge magnets, keychains, small figurines, and basic travel trinkets with “Goa” printed on them.
Expect a mix of generic India items and Goa-branded products, with many pieces under ₹500 and some larger items creeping toward ₹1,500–₹2,000. Compared with street stalls in Calangute or Baga, you pay a clear airport markup, but everything is clean, organized, and priced on tags so you don’t haggle. Payment usually works with Indian cards, most international credit cards, and rupees in cash; don’t count on using international currency notes here.
Terminal 1 handles both domestic and some international flights, so stock aims broad: basic handicrafts, printed t‑shirts in common sizes, and a few packaged snacks that travel well in cabin bags. If you want serious Goan cashew deals, you’re still better off buying in town at a liquor or dry-fruit shop, then just using this place for small, light souvenirs that fit in a personal item.
Plan a 10-minute stop on the walk to your gate in T1; do it before you sit down, so you’re not sprinting back when boarding starts.