Gate-side in Terminal 1, Pret A Manger is your quickest coffee fix
This Pret A Manger sits airside in Terminal 1, past security, so you can grab food after check-in and head straight to gates. It runs through the main departure waves in summer, usually opening before the first morning flights around 06:00 and staying open into late evening departures. Expect the standard Pret setup: self-service fridges with sandwiches and salads, a counter for barista drinks, and a small amount of stool seating that fills fast once more than two flights go out.
Prices are in line with other Greek island airports: coffee around €3–€4, sandwiches roughly €5–€7, and small snacks a bit under €3. You’ll see familiar Pret staples like chicken salad sandwiches, cheese and ham baguettes, and packaged fruit pots, plus canned soft drinks and bottled water you can carry through to boarding. If you need something quick between passport control and a Schengen or non-Schengen gate, this is one of the few predictable food options in JMK Terminal 1.
Service speed tracks with the flight board: with only one or two departures within 45 minutes, you’re usually out in under 5 minutes; when multiple jets leave within a 30-minute window, the coffee line can stack 10–15 people deep. Card payments in euros are standard and contactless almost always works. Practical move: hit the fridges first, pick your sandwich or snack, then queue for coffee so you’re not stuck making decisions at the till while boarding is called.