Shock prices at Istanbul Airport: WHopper for 23 euros!

Shock prices at Istanbul Airport: WHopper for 23 euros!

The anticipation for summer vacation is great, especially among German travelers who have chosen Turkey as one of their favorite travel destinations. Like Derwesten , tourists draw it to Turkey primarily because of their beaches, the diverse culture and the delicious cuisine. Often travelers spend time at Istanbul Airport, be it on arrival, stopover or departure.

One of the biggest shock moments for vacationers at the airport are the high prices for food and drink. A current picture of a Burger King menu caused a sensation. A double whopper costs 23 euros, while a grilled beef burger costs 18.50 euros. Users on Reddit are shocked by the prices and express lack of understanding towards inflation and the associated costs.

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The pricing at Burger King in Istanbul Airport alerted many travelers on Facebook. A vacationer reported on the exorbitant prices: a whopper costs 22 euros, while the Triple WHopper costs 30 euros. The double whopper menu is available for 26.50 euros, and vacationers have to pay 21.50 euros for Big King and Double Cheeseburger menus. The Rodeo Whopper menu is 24.50 euros. A video of the angry vacationer received almost 1.5 million views and illustrates the lack of understanding of many travelers for this pricing, such as Merkur reported.

The reasons for these high prices are complex. Behavioral economy Gianluca Scheidegger explains that high operating costs, strict security controls and a certain monopoly at airports contribute to the overpriced prices of fast food chains. These circumstances mean that tourists often avoid the airport dishes and instead consider cheaper alternatives outside the airport.

Turkish tourism in the upswing

Tourism in Turkey shows up again after years of fluctuating numbers. According to laenderdaten.info in 2024 Turkey was the most popular holiday destination of the Germans, while in the same year they saw the city of Istanbul in the 19th place in the ranking of international travelers. Antalya follows 63th place. The proximity to the coast and the high water quality along the over 7000 kilometers of coast are aspects that make the country attractive for international tourists.

Despite the difficulties caused by crises such as the Syrian crisis 2016 and Corona pandemic 2020/21, Turkey's tourism income increased from EUR 3.63 billion in 1995 to EUR 36.99 billion in 2019. 2022 tourists spent an average of around 775 euros per trip.

The diversity and cultural depth of Türkiye, which is characterized by influences by Persians, Greeks, Romans and the Ottomans, remains an important reason why tourists want to explore not only the beaches, but also the historical sites. Despite certain travel warnings, Turkey remains a popular destination for holidaymakers from Germany and other countries.