Austin travelers just got a new, unmistakably local landmark inside the Barbara Jordan Terminal: Kendra Scott has officially opened her first‑ever airport retail store at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport.
Kendra Scott – Austin-Bergstrom International Airport
The shop debuted on January 9, 2026—marking a major milestone for the Austin-founded brand and a significant moment in AUS’s ongoing concessions strategy. For even more detail on the opening, the City of Austin’s official press release confirms the launch date, location, and three‑year collaboration that brought the store to life.
This Kendra Scott location is past security in the Barbara Jordan Terminal, so you’ll need a boarding pass to visit.
This location isn’t just another retail outpost. It’s the first airport store in the brand’s 24-year history and the result of a three-year collaboration between Kendra Scott, Paradies Lagardère, and the airport. Local outlets like CBS Austin’s on-site coverage highlight the grand opening energy, including giveaways and traveler reactions. For travelers, it means something simple but powerful: a true Austin shopping experience right at Gate 14.
Arrive a little earlier than usual for your flight if you plan to shop—this store is one of the best last-minute gift stops past security at AUS.
ESSENTIALS YOU NEED TO KNOW
• Location: Barbara Jordan Terminal, near Gate 14 at AUS
• Opened: January 9, 2026
• What’s inside: Signature jewelry, demi-fine and fine pieces, watches, eyewear, men’s items, home accessories, fragrance, and the Color Bar experience
• Why it matters: First-ever airport store for the brand, highlighting Austin retail at a global gateway
KENDRA SCOTT’S PRESENCE AT AUS
The store is designed to feel like a compact version of the brand’s South Congress flagship—bright, intentional, and unmistakably Austin. Travelers can shop iconic silhouettes, seasonal color drops, and customizable Color Bar pieces, making it an unusually high-quality airport retail stop for last-minute gifts.
Ask the team which Color Bar options can be customized quickly—some combinations can be ready in just a few minutes, which is clutch if you’re boarding soon.
The launch also fits into AUS’s ongoing effort to expand its locally driven retail mix, putting homegrown businesses front and center as millions of travelers pass through each year. If you’re planning a broader day of local experiences after you land, you can pair your airport shopping with other Austin openings like Milkmade ATX’s small‑batch ice cream trailer debut or a meal at Astra in Buda, the much‑talked‑about new restaurant just south of town.
INSIDER INTELLIGENCE: WHAT LOCALS SHOULD KNOW
• Fastest stop for gifts before a flight: The product mix includes ready-to-gift packaging, minimizing time spent before boarding. Regional coverage from MySA’s business desk underscores how the airport shop leans into Kendra Scott’s reputation as an easy, Austin-forward gifting option.
Head straight for the pre-boxed gift displays near the front of the store—these are curated to be grab-and-go options when your boarding time is tight.
• Expect limited-edition airport drops: Staff reports suggest rotating small-batch items unique to AUS will appear later this year.
Limited-edition AUS pieces tend to be produced in small runs. If you see an airport-exclusive design you love, don’t count on finding it again at other locations.
• Best time to shop: Early mornings before the 9 a.m.–11 a.m. security surge offer the calmest browsing. If you’re timing a quieter overall day in the city, pair your early flight with one of Austin’s quietest nature preserves once you’re back on the ground.
• Holiday seasons will get hectic: AUS passenger peaks historically spike between Thanksgiving and early January, so expect longer lines. For drivers, it’s worth syncing your trip with Austin’s 2026 free parking holiday calendar or even leveraging hidden two‑wheel parking perks for motorcycles and scooters to make airport runs less stressful.
Between Thanksgiving and early January, AUS sees some of its heaviest crowds. Add at least 30 extra minutes for security and potential lines at Kendra Scott if you’re hoping to shop before boarding.
If you’re dropping someone off for a flight, consider using two-wheel parking or timing your visit on a free parking day so you can pop inside the terminal, browse the store, and skip pricey short-term parking.
As AUS ramps up its retail evolution, Kendra Scott’s arrival signals more than convenience—it’s a celebration of Austin’s entrepreneurial DNA greeting every traveler who lands here. To see the energy of opening day for yourself, CBS Austin’s video from the terminal floor captures the space, the crowd, and Kendra Scott’s own words about bringing the brand home to AUS.
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