By gate signs in T2, Relay is the grab-it-and-go shop you pass three times a trip.
This Relay in Terminal T2 sits airside after security, near the main Schengen gates, so you see it on the way to most Ryanair and other short‑haul flights. It runs long hours that roughly match the early 06:00 departures and late evening arrivals, so it usually has lights on when the rest of T2 feels half-asleep.
Figure on paying airport pricing: bottled water lands around €2–3, soft drinks close to €3, and basic packaged sandwiches in the €5–7 range. Magazines and Spanish newspapers stack by the entrance, and you’ll find international titles plus crossword and sudoku booklets tucked near the snacks.
Relay leans hard on travel basics: adapters for EU sockets, USB cables, basic earbuds, and power banks that sit in the €20–40 band. There’s a small wall of toiletries with 100 ml toothpaste, deodorant, and contact lens solution, all sized to clear security at T2 and T4 without drama if you’re continuing on.
Gift stock runs to Madrid fridge magnets and keychains under €5, plus mid-range souvenirs like Real Madrid items and T‑shirts under €25. Kids’ books and activity packs sit next to small toys that work well for a 2–3 hour flight from Madrid to other EU hubs.
Tip: grab water and a snack here in T2; prices jump again if you wait until you’re trapped at a remote bus gate with only vending machines taking coins.