Shopping
Salt Lake City (SLC) Airport Shopping
Shopping at Salt Lake City 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
Limited duty-free in the new terminal complex (opened 2023) near the international gates in Concourse A. Delta operates trans-Pacific and international routes from SLC — spirits, fragrance, and cosmetics primarily available for international departures.
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
Hudson News at both Concourses A and B of the new terminal. Standard airport book and magazine selection. Utah and outdoor recreation-themed titles — Zion, Bryce, and Arches National Parks guidebooks — are well-stocked at select Hudson locations.
Convenience & travel essentials
Hudson News throughout both concourses. Utah-themed souvenirs with Arches, Zion, and Bryce Canyon imagery are prominent. Outdoor recreation merchandise and local Utah food products (honey, artisan snacks) available at gift shops in the new terminal.
Hudson News is at most gate areas throughout Salt Lake City International Airport — a reliable last-minute stop for charging cables, snacks, OTC medicine, and reading material before any departure.
Tech & electronics
InMotion Entertainment at most gates. Standard tech accessories at InMotion and Hudson locations throughout the new terminal. No Best Buy Express confirmed at SLC.
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
Outdoor recreation and Utah National Parks-themed apparel is the specialty retail at SLC — a distinctive local character. Utah Jazz merchandise and University of Utah gear at select shops. Standard airport fashion chains also available.
Best shopping area
Concourse A of SLC's new terminal is the best shopping area — most retail concentration, the only duty-free, the widest selection of Utah-themed gifts, and outdoor gear-adjacent merchandise. The new terminal's clean layout makes it one of the most pleasant retail environments in the Mountain West.
Pro Tip
SLC's new terminal (opened 2023) is one of the most modern airport retail environments in the western US. The Utah National Parks merchandise is genuine and distinctive — a good place to find a locally meaningful gift that is not available at generic souvenir shops.
Frequently asked questions
Is there duty-free shopping at SLC airport?
Limited duty-free in the new terminal complex (opened 2023) near the international gates in Concourse A. Delta operates trans-Pacific and international routes from SLC — spirits, fragrance, and cosmetics primarily available for international departures.
What stores are in SLC airport?
Salt Lake City 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. Hudson News throughout both concourses. Utah-themed souvenirs with Arches, Zion, and Bryce Canyon imagery are prominent. Outdoor recreation merchandise and local Utah food products (honey, artisan snacks) available at gift shops in the new terminal. Outdoor recreation and Utah National Parks-themed apparel is the specialty retail at SLC — a distinctive local character. Utah Jazz merchandise and University of Utah gear at select shops. Standard airport fashion chains also available.
Is there a bookstore at SLC airport?
Hudson News at both Concourses A and B of the new terminal. Standard airport book and magazine selection. Utah and outdoor recreation-themed titles — Zion, Bryce, and Arches National Parks guidebooks — are well-stocked at select Hudson locations.
Does SLC airport have an Apple store?
There is no dedicated Apple Store at Salt Lake City International Airport. Best Buy Express kiosks and InMotion Entertainment locations carry Apple accessories including AirPods, Apple Watch bands, MagSafe chargers, and iPhone cases. InMotion Entertainment at most gates. Standard tech accessories at InMotion and Hudson locations throughout the new terminal. No Best Buy Express confirmed at SLC.
See also: Airport lounges at SLC · Restaurants at SLC airport
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