Croma Zip sits in T2 with last‑minute electronics covered
Gate-side in Terminal T2, Croma Zip works as your tech top-up stop before boarding. It’s a small-format version of the Croma chain, focused on travel basics rather than big appliances. Expect phone accessories, small gadgets, and backup power options instead of full-size gear. If you realize in T2 security that your cable is dying or your adapter is wrong, this is the place to fix it without leaving the departures area.
Inside T2’s departures zone, stock typically runs from basic USB-C and Lightning cables to travel adapters, over-ear and in-ear headphones, and compact Bluetooth speakers. Prices track normal Croma mall pricing, not duty-free, so don’t expect deep discounts, but at least you’re not paying mystery-airport markup. You can usually find power banks in the 10,000–20,000 mAh range that meet airline cabin rules, plus budget earbuds if your originals failed mid-trip.
Cards are widely accepted here, with Indian credit/debit and UPI being standard, which helps if you’ve already spent most of your cash in Chennai before reaching T2. Stock leans toward mainstream brands you’ll recognize from regular Indian electronics stores, so picking a cable or charger that works with a OnePlus, Samsung, or iPhone bought in 2023–2024 is straightforward. If you need something niche or high-end, this compact T2 shop probably won’t have it.
Plan your visit on the way to your T2 gate rather than waiting until boarding starts; lines at the single billing counter can stack up in the 20–40 minutes before a bank of departures. Quick tip: test any new cable or power bank at a charging pole in the T2 seating area immediately, so you still have time to swap it if something’s off.