Gate-side Romanian gifts in Terminal 1
Just past security in Terminal 1, Souvenir Shop Romania covers the basics for last-minute gifts before flights on TAROM, Ryanair, or any Schengen/non‑Schengen departure. Expect shelves of magnets and mugs under €5, alongside higher-end items that creep toward €30–40. This is one of the more obviously tourist-focused shops in the post‑security zone, so you can spot it fast on the main walk toward the gates.
The shop leans heavily on Romania-themed items: Dracula prints, castle postcards from Bran and Peleș, and tricolor keychains with “Romania” stamped in big letters. If you want something a bit less cliché, look for traditional patterns on small textiles or notebooks, usually in the 20–60 RON range. Snacks and candies show up too, but in smaller quantities than the magnets and shirts.
Hours generally match the wider Terminal 1 schedule, opening early for 06:00 departures and staying open into the late‑evening wave around 22:00. Prices sit firmly in airport territory: that 15 RON fridge magnet you saw in town might be 25–30 RON here, and T‑shirts often push past 80–100 RON. It’s not outrageous, but you are paying for being 5 minutes from your gate.
Watch your time if you’ve got a tight connection under 45 minutes, as the shop can pull you in with lots of small choices and slow decisions. One practical tip: snap a photo of anything you like on your first walk to the gate, then decide on the way back which single item you actually want to carry home.