Gate-side souvenirs in Terminal A
Five minutes from most Terminal A Schengen gates, Gift Shop is the basic “I forgot something Polish” stop before boarding. It sits airside in Terminal A, so you’re already through security when you see the shelves of Warsaw and Poland-themed souvenirs. Think fridge magnets, shot glasses, keychains, snow globes, and city-name T‑shirts rather than luxury goods. Handy if you skipped the city center and still want something with “Warszawa” on it.
Prices run higher than downtown Warsaw shops: expect 25–40 PLN for magnets, 50–100 PLN for mugs, and T‑shirts creeping past 120 PLN. It’s still cheaper than buying branded souvenirs on many long‑haul flights, but this is airport pricing. The mix leans heavily into Polish flags and skyline photos rather than artisan crafts, so don’t come here hunting for handmade ceramics from specific regions.
Gift Shop generally opens with the morning bank of departures around 05:00 and stays open through the late-night flights, often close to 22:00 in Terminal A. Stock covers the usual last-minute needs: postcard packs, simple kids’ toys, and stuffed animals with “Poland” stitched on them. Snacks are limited to candy-style gifts like Polish chocolate bars and praline boxes, not full grocery items.
If you care about price, walk this section of Terminal A once, compare Gift Shop with the adjacent duty-free souvenirs, then circle back; the same magnet or mug can swing 10–20 PLN between stands.