Holidaymakers shocked: Burger King at Istanbul Airport demands usury prices!

Holidaymakers shocked: Burger King at Istanbul Airport demands usury prices!

Many Germans are already looking forward to their summer vacation, which often leads them to distant countries. Turkey, known for its picturesque beaches, cultural treasures and a variety of culinary offers, is one of the most popular travel destinations in Germans. The Istanbul Airport in particular is a central point of contact for tourists who either arrive here, travel or depart.

However, vacationers who want to eat at the airport are confronted with considerable prices. A current example from a social media discussion shows that a German at the Burger King at Istanbul Airport came across exorbitant prices. A picture of a menu shows that a double whopper costs an impressive 23 euros, while a grilled beef burger demands 18.50 euros.

prices at Istanbul Airport

The high prices at the Burger King are not only a shock for this individual vacationer. A user on Reddit expressed his displeasure with the high prices and associated them with rip -off. A Facebook survey by vacationers illustrates the displeasure of the costs at the airport. The prices for further burger options are as follows:

• WHopper: 22 euros
• Triple WHopper: 30 euros
• Double WHopper menu: 26.50 euros
• Big King and Double Cheeseburger menu: 21.50 euros
• Rodeo whopper menu: 24.50 euros

The video in which the frustration is documented over the high prices has now achieved almost 1.5 million views. Facebook users are mostly negative and show great understanding of the critical voices.

reasons for the high prices

The behavioral economist Gianluca Scheidegger explains the price policy at the airport with a combination of high operating costs and strict security controls. These factors contribute significantly to the higher prices. In addition, the shops at the airport have almost a quasi-monopoly, which enables them to significantly increase their prices. Additional taxes and fees that impose airports or pass them on to the companies are also an explanation for the exorbitant costs.

In addition, other vacationers report high expenses in Turkey. For example, a German tourist paid 800 euros for a visit to the mini, which also brought up his displeasure on Facebook. The experiences of vacationers illustrate a growing problem that goes beyond the food prices.

Turkey secured the title of the most popular holiday destination of the Germans in 2024, according to the German Travel Association (DRV). Nevertheless, many holidaymakers seem to be unsettled by the high costs at Istanbul Airport and beyond.