D&R

Gate-side books and tech at SAW’s D&R

D&R sits airside in Terminal T at Sabiha Gökçen, just past the main duty-free core on the departures level. It’s a Turkish chain bookstore/media shop, so think paperbacks, magazines, basic headphones, and last‑minute gifts rather than duty‑free perfume or luxury. Signage says D&R clearly, and it’s open from early morning through late‑evening departures most days, roughly matching the bank of 06:00–23:00 flights.

Inside D&R, prices run higher than city shops; expect mainstream paperbacks to sit in the 250–400 TRY range and branded notebooks or travel journals to creep over 300 TRY. You’ll see Turkish and English titles, plus a smaller section in other languages. Stationery racks carry pens, small power banks, and travel adapters, which helps if your charger dies at the gate and the electronics stores are packed.

D&R also stocks simple toys and puzzles that fit easily into a cabin bag, useful if you have kids on a 3–4 hour regional leg and need something beyond the in‑flight screen. You can usually pay with contactless cards, including major foreign credit cards, and the receipt prints in Turkish lira only. Don’t expect deep tech like laptops or big brand cameras; it’s more phone accessories and small speakers.

Since SAW’s Terminal T can feel crowded around peak waves at 08:00–10:00 and 18:00–21:00, use D&R as a quieter spot to browse once you’re through security. Tip: if you want specific English bestsellers, check this shop before you head all the way to your gate cluster, as smaller gate kiosks carry fewer titles.