T2’s main newsstand option: Relay by gate .20
Relay in Terminal T2 sits near gate .20 and fills the basic “I forgot something” gap before boarding. It’s post-security, so you can duck in after clearing immigration and still keep an eye on the gate screens. Stock skews toward last-minute carry-on fillers rather than tech or souvenirs, so think magazines, candy, and travel-sized items more than big-ticket electronics.
Hours reportedly track the main T2 bank of flights, roughly early-morning departures through late-night connections, but don’t count on 24/7 service at gate .20. You’ll see the usual airport pricing uplift: bottled water at airport rates, snacks a notch above city supermarkets, and branded merch priced like any other hub newsstand. Good for a quick grab when you don’t want to walk back toward T1 or hunt down a supermarket-style option.
Expect standard Relay stock: global newspapers, a few Spanish-language titles for Panama City, basic over-the-counter meds, USB cables, and prepaid SIMs when available. If you want fresh food, T2’s food outlets closer to other gates beat the packaged sandwiches here. Use Relay mainly for gum, a backup charger, or a paperback before a 6–8 hour flight out of Tocumen.
Tip: check your gate first, then swing by Relay only if your flight uses the .20 area of T2; otherwise, you may pass other shops on the walk that cover the same needs with shorter detours.