Near the Terminal 2 gates, Gramedia is SUB’s main book stop
Gramedia sits airside in Terminal 2, handy if you’ve cleared security early and still have 20–30 minutes before boarding. This is a full Indonesian bookstore chain outlet, not just a tiny newsstand, so you actually get shelves to browse instead of one spinner rack by the register.
You’ll see mostly Indonesian-language titles, with international magazines and a smaller English section mixed in. Pricing tracks normal city Gramedia stores, so expect regular retail prices rather than airport markups on novels, kids’ books, and stationery.
Stock leans heavily to bestsellers, school and exam prep books, plus comics and children’s series. If you need last‑minute notebooks, pens, or basic art supplies before a 2–3 hour domestic flight, you’ll usually find them here without having to leave Terminal 2.
For longer flights out of Surabaya, this is a decent place to grab a single 300–400 page paperback instead of burning battery on a 4‑hour screen session. Don’t expect niche technical imports or a deep English fiction wall; think mainstream choices for passing a flight.
Lines are usually short, and payment is straightforward with cards and local digital wallets that also work elsewhere in SUB Terminal 2. One tip: if you care about a specific title or author, buy it in the city first and use this Gramedia as a backup for reading material and stationery only.