Next to the C-gates, Travel Value Shop covers last‑minute basics
Travel Value Shop in Terminal C sits airside near the C-gates, so you hit it after security without a detour. Think standard duty free: liquor, cigarettes, perfume, chocolates, and some travel accessories. Pricing follows typical EU duty free norms, with spirits and tobacco cheapest for non‑EU or non‑Schengen routes, while EU flyers mostly get small savings on cosmetics and confectionery.
Hours generally track the Terminal C schedule, opening ahead of the early departures around 05:00 and staying open into the late evening bank of flights. If you have a 30–40 minute window between security and boarding, you can walk through the whole shop, compare a couple of whisky or gin labels, and still make it back to gates C1–C14 without stress.
Product focus is the usual travel mix: 1‑liter spirit bottles, carton deals on cigarettes, big Toblerone bars, Lindt multipacks, and fragrance from the major brands. Electronics are limited to small items like chargers and power banks, so don’t expect full headphones or laptop options. For gifts, your best bet is the boxed chocolate sets under €15 rather than the logo souvenirs, which run pricier for what you get.
Watch the signage at the entrance: some promotions only apply to flights outside the EU, and staff will ask about your destination when you pay. Quick tip: if your gate is at the far end of C (C10–C14), shop first, then stop at the nearby restrooms or seating so you are not backtracking against a boarding crowd.