SIM cards and accessories near Terminal A security
This is the Play mobile shop in Terminal A at Warsaw Chopin Airport, useful if you land without data or need a quick phone fix before boarding. It sits airside in the Schengen zone, so you already need a boarding pass and to have cleared security in A. Look for the Play branding in the main shopping stretch rather than at a specific gate, and expect a small, telecom-style counter rather than a big electronics store.
Opening hours at WAW shops typically follow the first to last departures in Terminal A, roughly 05:00 to 22:00, though smaller units can close earlier on quiet days. Play focuses on Polish SIMs, eSIM activation, top‑ups, and basic accessories like charging cables and inexpensive earbuds. Prices track standard high‑street Play tariffs in Poland, not duty‑free levels, so assume regular retail pricing rather than big airport markups.
Staff usually can activate a prepaid SIM in a few minutes, but you may need your passport for registration under Polish regulations. Data packages often come in clear bundles, for example 10–30 GB ranges, which is enough for a short Warsaw stay or a week of EU roaming. Accessory stock leans toward common phone types, so if you run an older or very niche handset it is safer to bring your own cable or adapter.
Quick tip: take a photo of your SIM packaging and the PUK code at the counter in Terminal A, so if you lock the SIM later you can fix it without hunting for another Play shop.