Sandwiches, magazines, and phone cables in one stop at Relay
On the mezzanine level (+1) of the public passenger terminal, Relay fills the “I forgot something” gap from 05:00 to 22:00 daily. It runs like a classic newsstand-meets-mini-market: cold drinks, basic sandwiches, sweets, crisps, and cigarettes, plus newspapers and magazines in multiple languages. If you land hungry before heading into Kraków or arrive early to meet someone, this is the quick fix before you even see security.
Prices sit in normal airport territory, not duty free levels but higher than a city Żabka; think standard markup on bottled water and snacks. The stock is broader than it looks: Visit Krakow calls out a surprisingly comprehensive mix of toiletries and small travel accessories alongside the food. You’ll find things like deodorant, toothpaste, painkillers, and basic USB chargers, which is useful if your bag is missing or your airline lost something.
Regulars treat Relay as the catch-all stop between arrivals and departures on the main terminal level 0 and the mezzanine. Coming in on a late flight, people grab drinks and breakfast items for the hotel; before departure, they top up reading material or replace a frayed charging cable. No major complaints circulate about queues or staff; it’s usually a five-minute in-and-out unless a bus drops a full load of passengers.
Tip: Hit Relay in the public area first if you need toiletries or a magazine; the post-security options at KRK skew more toward duty free than practical basics.