By T1 security, Made in Portugal is your last-minute “real” souvenir stop
Just past security in Terminal T1, Made in Portugal focuses on local products instead of generic duty free. You’ll see shelves of Portuguese olive oil, tinned fish, ceramics, and regional sweets, all branded from within Portugal. Prices run higher than downtown Lisbon shops, but still reasonable for a grab-and-go airport buy when your flight boards in 45 minutes.
Opening hours generally track T1’s main bank of departures, so figure roughly 05:00 until late evening, in line with early TAP Portugal flights and the last European departures. It’s all post-security, so you can walk over from any T1 gate without re-clearing. If you’re connecting off a Schengen flight into T1, you stay airside and can still swing by between gates.
Best bets: canned sardines and tuna from Portuguese brands, regional biscuits, and small packs of local sea salt that fit easily in a personal item. Avoid heavy wine bottles here if you have a tight 30-minute connection; the duty free closer to your long-haul gate usually has better packing help. Expect giftable food items in the €5–€25 range, with ceramics and textiles running higher.
Cards are widely accepted, including major credit cards and contactless payments, and you’ll see tax-free signage for non‑EU residents on bigger ticket items over the usual EU VAT thresholds. Staff speak Portuguese and English, and can point you quickly to gluten-free sweets or nut‑free options if you ask. Lines spike around the 07:00 and 19:00 departure banks, especially on weekdays.
Tip: if your boarding pass shows a T1 gate in the low 20s, stop here first, then walk to the gate; backtracking from the far end of the pier can eat 10–15 minutes in crowds.