Durian is popular in Southeast Asia for its sweet and creamy flesh. But the fruit's smell is often described as pestilential.
It is banned from most public places, including in hotels. A Turkish Airlines flight had to turn around in 2023 because of a durian in the hold. The sulfur in the fruit slows down the breakdown of alcohol, making it risky to drink with it.. In many hotels, posters remind you of the ban on carrying durian. When checking in, the receptionist sometimes has you sign a document in which you agree to respect this rule.