Bristol Airport's dedicated electronics shop, InMotion, sells phone chargers, charging cables, power banks and plug adapters airside, in the departure lounge after security. It stocks genuine Apple, Samsung, Anker, Belkin and other mainstream brands' cables and plugs, not just generic own-brand ones, so you can usually find the exact connector your phone needs rather than a generic adapter. If you haven't cleared security yet, WHSmith landside carries a smaller range of basic charging leads and universal adapters as a backup. This guide covers exactly where to go, what's in stock, and what to do if you need a charge rather than a purchase.
The quick answer
- Airside (after security): InMotion, Bristol Airport's electronics specialist, in the departure lounge. Sells phone chargers, charging cables (USB-C, Lightning, Micro-USB), power banks, travel plug adapters and headphones from brands including Apple, Samsung, Belkin and Anker.
- Landside (before security): WHSmith stocks a smaller range of basic charging cables and universal travel adapters, useful if you realise you need one before you've gone through the checkpoint.
- Don't want to buy anything? Many seating areas around the terminal, particularly in the departure lounge, have USB and standard plug sockets built into or near the seating, so you may be able to top up your phone for free instead.
Where exactly is InMotion at Bristol Airport?
InMotion is located airside, in the departure lounge, close to the main flight information boards. It's part of WHSmith's electronics retail arm and is the largest airport-based electronics retailer across the US and UK, so the range at Bristol is built specifically around what travellers forget or need on the go: phone chargers and cables, power banks, noise-cancelling headphones, travel adapters and accessories from brands such as Apple, Samsung, Beats, Bose, Fitbit, JBL and Sony.
Because it's airside, you can only reach it once you've cleared security, so if you're cutting it fine for your flight, factor in the extra few minutes to find and pay for what you need.
What if you haven't gone through security yet?
WHSmith's landside store, before the security checkpoint, carries a smaller selection of basic phone chargers, charging cables and universal travel adapters. It's not a dedicated electronics shop like InMotion, so the range is narrower and more generic, but it covers the common case of needing a standard USB cable or a two-pin-to-UK adapter in a hurry. If you need a specific cable for a less common phone model, or a proper power bank, InMotion airside is the more reliable bet.
What does a replacement charger or cable cost at the airport?
Airport electronics shops like InMotion are priced at a premium compared with a supermarket or a mobile phone shop in town, since they're selling convenience to travellers who have no other option. Expect to pay noticeably more for a cable or charger here than you would outside the airport, so if you have time before you travel, it's cheaper to pick one up at home, at a supermarket, or at a high street phone shop on your way. If you're already through security with a flight to catch, the convenience is the point.
Can you just charge your phone for free instead?
Often, yes. Bristol Airport has charging points built into or near seating in several areas, including the departure lounge, so if your phone simply needs topping up rather than a replacement cable, look for seats with visible USB or plug points before assuming you need to buy anything. See our separate guide on where to charge your phone or laptop at Bristol Airport for the specific locations.
What if your charger is broken, not lost?
If your own cable or adapter has stopped working rather than being left behind, the fix is the same: InMotion airside carries replacements for most common connector types, and genuine, branded options rather than only generic ones, which matters if your phone is picky about third-party cables for fast charging.
Does Boots or the airport's other shops sell chargers?
Boots, airside after security, is a pharmacy first and doesn't stock phone chargers or cables as a core line; InMotion is the dedicated option for electronics. If you're also looking for travel essentials like medication, toiletries or snacks, Boots and M&S Food cover those, but for a charger or cable specifically, go to InMotion.