Last call for Greek gifts before boarding in Terminal 2
Wine and Deli sits airside in Terminal 2 and leans hard into Greek wine and packaged foods, so it works as a backup if downtown shopping didn’t happen. Shelves skew to Macedonian and broader Greek labels rather than generic international brands. You’ll see bottles you won’t find in the standard duty-free next door, plus packaged deli items like olives, tapenades, and vacuum‑sealed meats that travel fine in a cabin bag.
Everything here is post‑security in T2, so you can shop after clearing the single main checkpoint and walk straight to Schengen or non‑Schengen gates. Expect airport mark‑ups: a mid‑range Greek red that’s €8–10 in town can run €14–18 here, and simple food gifts like honey or sesame bars often land a couple of euros higher than city supermarkets. Think of it as a convenience stop, not a bargain hunt.
Focus your spend on items that justify the premium: regional wines from Northern Greece around €12–20, nicely boxed olive oils in the €10–15 range, and compact snack packs that won’t tip your hand luggage over the weight limit. Reviewers say the selection is mostly mainstream brands, so if you want ultra‑small‑batch or organic producers, you probably already missed that window in Thessaloniki’s center.
Regulars who fly through SKG a few times a year treat Wine and Deli as a safety net, darting in for one or two gifts when a meeting in town ran long and supermarkets were closed after 21:00. They grab shelf‑stable things like boxed loukoumi or sealed cheeses that can handle a 3–4 hour hop to Central Europe without drama.
Tip: do a quick price scan in the main duty‑free first, then walk the extra 2–3 minutes to Wine and Deli for anything specifically Greek that duty‑free doesn’t stock, so you only pay the premium where it actually buys you something different.