Gate-side in Terminal A, Relay opens daily at 05:00
This Relay in Terminal A sits airside, so you hit it after security and before heading to the Schengen gates. Hours run from 05:00 to 21:00, which covers the first LOT departures and most evening flights out of Warsaw Chopin. It’s a standard travel-essentials setup: magazines, soft drinks, basic snacks, headphones, neck pillows, and last‑minute chargers stacked near the counter.
Pricing lands in typical airport territory: expect bottled water around 6–8 PLN and simple snacks like chips or chocolate close to supermarket prices plus a small markup. Selection leans heavily on grab‑and‑go items you can carry to the gate in Terminal A, plus some Polish newspapers and international titles for longer flights. If you forgot a power adapter or USB cable, this is the straightforward fix before boarding.
Staff usually keep queues moving quickly during the morning rush between 06:00 and 08:00, which matters if you’re tight on boarding time. Since Relay closes at 21:00, late-night departures from Warsaw Chopin won’t have this option, so stock up earlier in the evening. You won’t find hot food here; think packaged pastries, candy bars, and cold drinks only.
Plan one stop: use Relay to grab water and any missing cable on your way from security to your Terminal A gate, so you don’t backtrack once boarding is called.