Shopping
Hartford (BDL) Airport Shopping
Shopping at Bradley International Airport spans convenience staples at Hudson News and tech accessories at InMotion through to local specialty gifts and duty-free for international travelers. See each section below for exact locations by concourse or terminal.
Duty-free shopping
iS Duty Free International Shoppes operates two locations — Gates 1-12 (near Gate 8, opens 3 hours before international flights) and the Airside Lobby (8:00 AM–6:00 PM). Liquor and tobacco are limited to international departing passengers; fragrance and confection items are duty-paid and open to every passenger, with local sales tax applied.
US duty-free allowance
US residents may bring back $800 in duty-free goods per person. Liquids purchased at duty-free must be in the original sealed store bag when transiting international connections — otherwise they may be confiscated at the connecting airport security checkpoint.
Books & magazines
No dedicated bookstore or Hudson News-branded newsstand. New England Travelmart (Gates 1-12), Springfield Essentials (Gates 21-30), CT River Landing (Airside Lobby), and Charter Oak Emporium (Airside Lobby) function as combined newsstand/gift/convenience shops carrying magazines, books, and travel reads.
Convenience & travel essentials
New England Travelmart (Gates 1-12), Springfield Essentials (Gates 21-30), CT River Landing (Airside Lobby), Charter Oak Emporium (Airside Lobby), and Paradies Avanti Market (Landside Lobby, open 24/7, pre-security).
Hudson News is at most gate areas throughout Bradley International Airport — a reliable last-minute stop for charging cables, snacks, OTC medicine, and reading material before any departure.
Tech & electronics
iStore, in the Airside Lobby (post-security) — carries Apple-focused accessories, chargers, and electronics essentials. No Best Buy Express or InMotion Entertainment location at BDL.
Best Buy Express kiosks carry Apple accessories, Bose headphones, and phone chargers at most major US airports. InMotion Entertainment is the other key tech stop — open at most gate clusters and stocked with travel-oriented electronics essentials.
Fashion & specialty retail
No major fashion retailer. Gineva Murano Glass Jewelry (Airside Lobby) offers boutique Italian Murano-glass jewelry, and Hartford Prints! (Airside Lobby) carries Connecticut-themed prints, stationery, and local-interest gifts — the closest things to a distinctive retail experience at BDL.
Best shopping area
The Airside Lobby (post-security, connecting the two gate concourses) is BDL's best shopping stretch — it combines iS Duty Free International Shoppes, iStore, Gineva Murano Glass Jewelry, Hartford Prints!, and CT River Landing in one walkable area.
Pro Tip
Duty-free liquor and tobacco require an international boarding pass, but the fragrance and confection selection is open to every traveler regardless of destination — and Hartford Prints! in the Airside Lobby is worth a stop for one of the few non-chain, Connecticut-made gift options in the terminal.
Frequently asked questions
Is there duty-free shopping at BDL airport?
iS Duty Free International Shoppes operates two locations — Gates 1-12 (near Gate 8, opens 3 hours before international flights) and the Airside Lobby (8:00 AM–6:00 PM). Liquor and tobacco are limited to international departing passengers; fragrance and confection items are duty-paid and open to every passenger, with local sales tax applied.
What stores are in BDL airport?
Bradley International Airport has Hudson News book and convenience shops at most gate areas, InMotion Entertainment for tech accessories, and a range of local gift shops. New England Travelmart (Gates 1-12), Springfield Essentials (Gates 21-30), CT River Landing (Airside Lobby), Charter Oak Emporium (Airside Lobby), and Paradies Avanti Market (Landside Lobby, open 24/7, pre-security). No major fashion retailer. Gineva Murano Glass Jewelry (Airside Lobby) offers boutique Italian Murano-glass jewelry, and Hartford Prints! (Airside Lobby) carries Connecticut-themed prints, stationery, and local-interest gifts — the closest things to a distinctive retail experience at BDL.
Is there a bookstore at BDL airport?
No dedicated bookstore or Hudson News-branded newsstand. New England Travelmart (Gates 1-12), Springfield Essentials (Gates 21-30), CT River Landing (Airside Lobby), and Charter Oak Emporium (Airside Lobby) function as combined newsstand/gift/convenience shops carrying magazines, books, and travel reads.
Does BDL airport have an Apple store?
There is no dedicated Apple Store at Bradley International Airport. Best Buy Express kiosks and InMotion Entertainment locations carry Apple accessories including AirPods, Apple Watch bands, MagSafe chargers, and iPhone cases. iStore, in the Airside Lobby (post-security) — carries Apple-focused accessories, chargers, and electronics essentials. No Best Buy Express or InMotion Entertainment location at BDL.
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