Runway drama gets all the attention; the Gift Shop in Terminal 1 barely gets a mention.
This small Gift Shop sits airside in Terminal 1 at Toncontín (TGU), after security and before the domestic gates. Stock skews basic: generic Honduras souvenirs, keychains, small flags, fridge magnets, and a few Tegucigalpa-branded items. Think last-minute “I forgot” gifts more than serious shopping. Space is tight, and shelves feel closer to a corner kiosk than a full airport store.
Pricing runs tourist-high: expect simple magnets around US$3–5, mugs closer to US$8–10, and T‑shirts that can push past US$15. Payment usually works with both Honduran lempira and cards, but smaller items under 100 HNL are easier with cash. If you already grabbed better souvenirs in the city, this shop is basically a backup, not a destination stop.
Hours track domestic flight banks, roughly early morning through late afternoon, with lulls once the main departures clear. Since Toncontín now handles domestic traffic only, don’t count on late-night or very early openings before 05:00. Staff move between nearby stands, so if the lights are on and the door open, someone is probably within 2–3 minutes’ walk to ring you up.
There are no standout “only at TGU” specialties here, and nothing reviews single out as essential. The smart play: walk through on your way to the gates, budget five minutes and about US$10 if you need a small Honduras-branded token, and buy snacks or anything substantial elsewhere in Tegucigalpa before heading to the airport.