Gate-side at Terminal 1, WHSmith is your last-minute supply stop.
In Munich Airport’s Terminal 1, WHSmith runs like a UK-style newsagent transplanted into MUC, with shelves of drinks, snacks, and magazines set up for grab-and-go between flights. You’ll see the familiar blue sign as you walk the concourses of T1, and it’s usually quicker than detouring to a supermarket-style shop in the central area.
Expect standard airport pricing: bottled water around €3, soft drinks a bit higher, and chocolate or chips in the €2–€4 range. Compared with some duty-free food options in Terminal 1, single items often price out slightly cheaper here, especially for candy bars and bagged snacks. If you just want something to throw in your bag before boarding, this is the low-friction option.
Opening hours in Terminal 1 generally track the flight banks, with WHSmith typically open from early morning into the evening whenever departures are running. That means you can usually grab a drink or magazine before the first wave of 06:00–07:00 flights, and still find it open for late European departures after 21:00, though exact times shift by pier and season.
Stock skews toward travel basics: international magazines and newspapers, chewing gum, packaged sweets, and single-serve drinks sized for security rules in Terminal 1’s post-control area. You’ll also see small stationery items and simple travel accessories like pens and chargers, but this is not a full electronics store, so don’t expect laptop gear or premium headphones.
For a quick strategy: buy drinks and snacks here in Terminal 1 before walking to a remote stand bus gate, since options shrink fast once you head downstairs to the buses.