Shopping
Columbus (CMH) Airport Shopping
Shopping at John Glenn Columbus 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
No dedicated duty-free retailer currently operates at CMH. This is consistent with its almost entirely domestic route map — only limited seasonal flights to Cancun and Toronto, plus Montreal starting 2026. Some third-party directories list a generic "duty-free" category, but there is no confirmed operator or storefront as of 2026.
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; Astor Park Exchange (pre-security) and CMH Supply Co./Columbus Marketplace (Concourse B and C) carry newspapers, magazines, and bestsellers alongside their broader convenience selection.
Convenience & travel essentials
Astor Park Exchange (pre-security), Broad and High Essentials (Concourse C), CMH Supply Co. and Columbus Marketplace (Concourse B & C, with self-checkout), and Scioto Mercantile (Concourse A) all carry snacks, drinks, souvenirs, and travel essentials with local Columbus branding.
Hudson News is at most gate areas throughout John Glenn Columbus International Airport — a reliable last-minute stop for charging cables, snacks, OTC medicine, and reading material before any departure.
Tech & electronics
SOUND carries cellphone and computer accessories, headphones, earbuds, travel adapters, and chargers; it's CMH's only dedicated tech/electronics retailer — there is no Best Buy Express or Apple-branded kiosk at this airport.
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
Standard airport convenience retail — Astor Park Exchange and Scioto Mercantile stock Ohio State and Columbus-branded apparel and gifts, but there is no dedicated fashion boutique or jewelry retailer at CMH.
Best shopping area
Concourse B is CMH's strongest retail concourse, combining CMH Supply Co., Columbus Marketplace, and SOUND with the airport's biggest dining cluster and its only public lounge (Escape Lounge).
Pro Tip
Since CMH has no duty-free shop, international travelers should buy any last-minute gifts or spirits before arriving at the airport — nothing tax-free is available airside here.
Frequently asked questions
Is there duty-free shopping at CMH airport?
No dedicated duty-free retailer currently operates at CMH. This is consistent with its almost entirely domestic route map — only limited seasonal flights to Cancun and Toronto, plus Montreal starting 2026. Some third-party directories list a generic "duty-free" category, but there is no confirmed operator or storefront as of 2026.
What stores are in CMH airport?
John Glenn Columbus 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. Astor Park Exchange (pre-security), Broad and High Essentials (Concourse C), CMH Supply Co. and Columbus Marketplace (Concourse B & C, with self-checkout), and Scioto Mercantile (Concourse A) all carry snacks, drinks, souvenirs, and travel essentials with local Columbus branding. Standard airport convenience retail — Astor Park Exchange and Scioto Mercantile stock Ohio State and Columbus-branded apparel and gifts, but there is no dedicated fashion boutique or jewelry retailer at CMH.
Is there a bookstore at CMH airport?
No dedicated bookstore; Astor Park Exchange (pre-security) and CMH Supply Co./Columbus Marketplace (Concourse B and C) carry newspapers, magazines, and bestsellers alongside their broader convenience selection.
Does CMH airport have an Apple store?
There is no dedicated Apple Store at John Glenn Columbus International Airport. Best Buy Express kiosks and InMotion Entertainment locations carry Apple accessories including AirPods, Apple Watch bands, MagSafe chargers, and iPhone cases. SOUND carries cellphone and computer accessories, headphones, earbuds, travel adapters, and chargers; it's CMH's only dedicated tech/electronics retailer — there is no Best Buy Express or Apple-branded kiosk at this airport.
See also: Airport lounges at CMH · Restaurants at CMH airport
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