Although I am Turkish, I agree with Mr Andy Hove's comments. The airport is a complete rip-off. They charged me 7 liras for a small cookie and 5 liras for a can of pop. The reason why it is so expensive airport is because Turkish Government has privatized major airports including Dalaman Airport at very high prices. In turn, airport owners rent the shops at high prices and in turn it affects cost of goods and services sold in these airports in Turkey. That's why prices are too expensive in Dalaman Airport and they will continue to be high. Welcome to Turkey

Dalaman airport is to be avoided at all costs, whether it means taking your tourist pounds elsewhere, or staying at home. From the moment you arrive, the ripoff begins. A flock of Turkish Vultures await the coaches to rent you a trolley for the 20 metre run across the pavement, and many were getting caught. Then the excess baggage charges are extracted like paper oil from the money saved on all the cheap goods. Then the National disgrace of the food halls and lounges begins. I don't believe a government in the world would allow the daylight robbery that exists in Dalaman, unless it agreed. Never have I seen a big mac meal for more than a tenner, or a KFC bargain bucket for over 30 quid ( yes, you heard right ... THIRTY POUNDS STERLING). Although my holiday wasn't cheap by any chalk, I always had a choice of whether to buy overpriced drinks or wares , but the airports are a captive audience, and should be regulated by any responsible government tying to encourage tourists. The Dalaman experience has ensured that my last visit to Turkey is over.. well done.

We have just returned from a great holiday in Turkey, but Dalaman aiport is not a good airport if you are delayed! We had a 3.55am flight, this seems to be a very popular time for package holidays. The airport has absolutely no seats to sit down on. We had to sit on the floor, whilst we waited for our flight to be called. There were about four flights to the UK that had delays of about 4-5 hours. We were lucky our flight was on time but I did feel sorry for those poor people who were delayed, especially those with young children. There was no where for them to sit and the price of food and drink was outrageous. Several people inquired about the VIP lounge which had lovely comfy seats and was empty! It worked out to be about £20 per person. OK if you are a couple but getting on to be a bit expensive if you are a family of 4 or 5. Lovely country, shame about the airport!

Dalaman airport is a beautiful airport, however, food and drink prices are crazy! We have been caught out, but went without rather than pay the stupid prices! We have property in Dalyan and now we advise all our guests to take a packed lunch and plenty of drinks, to avoid having to pay over inflated prices at the airport. The old airport was uncomfortable but cheaper, surely the people who run the airport must realise that the bars and food shops are empty! Reduce the prices and sell more food and drinks. But don't let the airport put you off Turkey, the people and the country is beautiful.

Flew from Dalaman in July 2008, it was night time and the airport was very dim, hardly any lights on. The duty free shops have everything priced in Euros, I got the proper exchange rate for my purchases, though. The food courts were empty as the prices are way beyond expensive, they are a pure rip off. The people who set the prices at this airport must know people are not buying anything unless they have no choice, delayed or kids needing drinks. First time I have seen an airport bar with not a single customer.