Gate 5 in Terminal 1 is your landmark for Polish Design
This shop sits airside in Terminal 1 near gate 5, so it works well for Schengen departures out of Kraków. It leans heavily into locally made souvenirs and design pieces, with shelves of Polish ceramics, textiles, and folk-art themed gifts. Most small items land in the 20–80 PLN range, while larger ceramics and designer pieces can climb past 200 PLN. Cards are accepted, and prices are clearly tagged, which helps if you’re burning through the last of your złoty before boarding.
You’ll see a lot of regional patterns here: Kraków-style motifs on mugs, fridge magnets, and notebooks, plus traditional cut-paper designs on home items. Postcards and small accessories stay under 30 PLN, so it’s easy to grab something quick on a short connection. Compared with the standard duty free near security, Polish Design focuses almost entirely on non-food gifts; you won’t find liquor deals here, just locally themed objects that actually say “Kraków” or “Polska” on them.
Stock skews portable: compact ceramics, soft textiles, and flat-packed prints that fit into a carry-on without drama. The shop opens from early morning departures through the last evening flights, roughly 6:00–22:00, matching main terminal traffic. If you need something for kids, there are folk-style toys and coloring items labeled in Polish and English around the mid-store fixtures. One practical tip: walk this store before duty free; it’s easier to judge luggage space for bottles once you’ve seen how breakable your souvenirs from Polish Design might be.