Vacation in Turkey: Shocking prices at Burger King at the airport!

Vacation in Turkey: Shocking prices at Burger King at the airport!

Many Germans look forward to their summer vacation, which often leads them to distant countries. The Derwesten.de reports that Turkey is one of the most popular travel destinations for German tourists, primarily because of its beaches, the rich culture and the diverse kitchen. At Istanbul Airport, travelers spend a lot of time - regardless of whether they arrive, travel through or fly. For those who want to take a meal at the airport, however, there are some unpleasant surprises in the form of high prices.

A vacationer who watched the high prices at Burger King at Istanbul Airport expressed his displeasure. The menu offer costs up to 30 euros with prices, with a WHopper for 22 euros and a triple WHopper even 30 euros. According to the tz.de costs a double whopper menu 26.50 euros and business decisions at these prices are essential. The video of the vacationer in question, which documents the menu prices, has received massive attention on social media, calling 1.5 million and over 2,500 likes.

The reactions on Facebook also reflect the incomprehension. Many users advise the traveler to leave the airport and to use cheaper alternatives nearby. Another vacationer reported overpriced prices for Aperol. The reasons for the high prices lie in the high operating costs, in particular rents and security controls, as well as the quasi-monopoly of shops that can request higher prices in airports, supplemented by additional taxes and fees.

tourism in Turkey

Turkey is not only known for its high prices at the airport, but also for its importance in international tourism. The laenderdaten.info illustrates that Istanbul and Antalya are the most popular cities for international travelers. In 2024 Istanbul achieved the 19th place in the world's most popular cities. The coastal regions on the Aegean and the Turkish Riviera also attract numerous tourists every year. Especially since the recovery of the tourism sector after the declines due to the Syrian crisis and corona apandemy, Turkey has shown a continuous increase in the number of tourists.

The economic importance of tourism is considerable. In 2019, tourism income was almost 37 billion euros, which corresponded to about 5.4% of the gross national product. The average expenditure of a tourist in 2022 amounted to around 775 euros, while prices in the country are 41% lower compared to Germany. Despite the expensive prices at the airport, Turkey remains an attractive travel option, especially for German tourists.