Originally Posted by
fluffymitten
1. Yes you can literally get off the plane, turn left and join the holding pen to get back on it. You may even have time to go downstairs to the lounge
2. There are some shops there, you'll see them! I've definitely picked up magnets and local treats to take home without any issue.
Just a note to avert any possible confusion. I arrived last week at gate B7 (I think) and I had to turn
right in the terminal and then bizarrely go through some unmanned passport check gates before doubling back to the B7 gate entrance (a BP check then a holding area). What you do once you get into the terminal will depend on which gate you arrive at. There were shops/cafes on the right after the passport gates and toilets to the left and right as you got into the terminal (not so well signposted though).
I'm back there tomorrow and next week (added to the wiki), so I'll double check the gates and take some pics if anyone needs them. It's by no means rocket science though
