Main Terminal pre-boarding hall is where you find GAP Travel Store
This shop sits airside in the Main Terminal at TIJ, in the general pre-boarding retail strip before you head down to the gates. It focuses on last‑minute travel needs rather than souvenirs, so think cables, adapters, neck pillows and basic personal care instead of T‑shirts. It’s part of the same GAP group that runs many airport pharmacies in Mexico, so the layout feels familiar if you’ve flown around the country.
Hours typically run from the early morning departures bank through the late‑evening flights, roughly matching the Main Terminal schedule, so you can usually swing by before a 06:00 takeoff or after a 22:00 arrival. Prices sit in the typical airport markup range: expect to pay a bit extra versus downtown Tijuana or the US side at CBX, especially on branded electronics and travel pillows.
Stock leans practical: phone chargers in common USB‑C and Lightning types, basic earbuds, TSA‑style locks, luggage tags, simple backpacks and carry‑on rollers. You’ll also see travel‑size toiletries, over‑the‑counter basics like pain relievers, and some kids’ items that can save a flight, like coloring sets or small toys under about 200–300 MXN. If you already have cables and comfort gear sorted, there isn’t much here that you can’t skip.
One tip: if you’re crossing via CBX, compare what you still need before heading to the Main Terminal side, since buying toiletries or snacks earlier in your journey can be cheaper; use GAP Travel Store mainly as the emergency backup for anything you truly forgot.