Gate-side mags and snacks without leaving Landvetter security
WHSmith runs two units at Göteborg Landvetter: one landside before security and one airside after security, both set up as classic grab-and-go kiosks. The brand is British, but the mix is very airport‑standard: drinks, candy, crisps, paperbacks, phone chargers, and travel-sized toiletries all in one tight footprint. Expect self-service shelves and a quick pay-and-go counter, not a hang-around shop.
The landside WHSmith sits before security and keeps long hours: Monday to Friday 05.00–23.30, Saturday 05.00–22.00, and Sunday 05.00–23.30. That one works for arrivals needing water and a snack before heading into town, or early departures when supermarket options around Gothenburg are still closed. Prices track typical Nordic airport levels, so think premium on soft drinks and chocolate compared to city shops.
Once you clear security, the airside WHSmith opens with the day’s first departure and closes with the last. That timing matters on the 06.00 bank of flights when other concessions may not be fully running. It’s the place to grab a 0.5L water, a quick sandwich, or an extra lightning cable right before boarding if you’ve misjudged your carry-on packing.
Payment is standard for Sweden: cards dominate, and contactless terminals handle tap payments in seconds. Cash usually works but sometimes only in the landside unit, so assume card-first. One practical move: use the landside shop for heavier items like big bottles or magazines, then clear security with everything sorted instead of gambling on queues airside close to departure time.