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Airport Food Prices — What Things Actually Cost (& How to Save)

Updated June 25, 2026 | 4 min read

Airport food has a reputation for being expensive. Some of it deserves the rep, some doesn't. Here are actual prices and 5 tricks to save money.

Actual Airport Prices (2026)

ItemAirport PriceOutside PriceMarkup
Water (1L)₹40-₹60₹202-3x
Coffee (Starbucks)₹280-₹450₹280-₹400~Same!
Masala dosa₹180-₹250₹60-₹1002-3x
Biryani₹350-₹500₹150-₹2502x
Burger (McDonald's)₹180-₹300₹150-₹250~Same!

5 Money-Saving Tricks

  1. 🍱 Eat before: Have a full meal before entering the terminal
  2. 🎒 Pack snacks: Biscuits, nuts, dry fruits — all allowed through security
  3. 💧 Carry empty bottle: Refill at free water stations post-security
  4. 🍟 Choose chains: McDonald's, Starbucks, Subway = MRP pricing (same as outside!)
  5. 🏢 Lounge access: ₹1,000-₹1,500 for unlimited buffet + drinks — better value than buying separately

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