A beer cup – 17.5 euros: tourists shocked by prices at Istanbul airport.

Istanbul airport has faced criticism for high prices on food and drinks. An Italian journalist, Leonardo Berberi, conducted a price study of food at the airport and found that they significantly exceed regular prices in the city. For example, a burger at McDonald's costs 21.50 euros, and a beer - 17.50 euros. Additionally, the products are not always of good quality. Prices at Istanbul airport are three times higher than in the city.

Tourists criticize prices

On social media, users express their outrage over excessive prices at the airport. Many people consider such pricing a robbery. Even photographs of the prices are thought to be photoshopped, and they ask who will pay such prices.

In the center of Istanbul, a beer costs only 1.5 euros. This makes the price difference at the airport even more inexplicable.

Explanation from iGA

Representatives of iGA, which manages the airport, state that the prices reflect not only the product but also the overall experience and added value. They also note that such pricing policy is typical for large international airports.

Daily, Istanbul airport receives about 220,000 people.

Cheaper options for budget travelers

Despite the criticism, iGA states that there are more affordable options available. The airport offers sandwiches from vending machines for 3 euros, which are cheaper compared to full meals. However, not all travelers are satisfied with such alternatives.

Prices at Istanbul airport for food and drinks have drawn the attention of global media. Many travelers criticize them, but iGA considers them adequate. Despite this, the demand for vending machine sandwiches indicates that many travelers are willing to pay less for food. Many people also ask why prices at the airport are so high compared to other places. iGA compares its pricing policy with that of other large international airports.