One main newsstand in T1 handles most last-minute buys
Relay in Ibiza’s T1 main terminal sits airside after security, effectively the airport’s default spot for water, snacks, and a magazine before short European hops. With “few concessions” in the building, this is often the only place people use for a quick bottle and something to read before boarding a Vueling or Ryanair flight.
Opening hours roughly track the day’s departures, so expect it open from early morning through the last evening flights in summer, with slightly shorter hours in the off‑season. Stock runs basic: bottled drinks, crisps, candy, a few sandwiches, travel‑size toiletries, and Spanish and UK newspapers. Prices can feel steep compared with shops in Ibiza Town, especially on water and soft drinks over €2 a bottle.
Regulars on TripAdvisor threads say they buy water and snacks in town or at a supermarket near their hotel, then only hit Relay if they forget something essential like deodorant or a phone cable. If you do need to buy here, stick to large bottles of water, multipack sweets, and simple packaged snacks; skip single cans and premium chocolate bars, which reviewers grumble about on price.
Watch out for small queues forming 30–40 minutes before departure when several gates call at once. The shop footprint is tight, so bagged suitcases clog the aisle fast. Practical move: stock up right after security instead of “popping by” on the way to the gate call.