The 10 Most Fascinating Airports In The World!

In a world where travel is the name of the game, airports often become our second homes.

They are an essential part of our travel plans especially when we are travelling abroad on a business or an adventure trip.

To make a passenger’s journey stress-free, airports have upped their game by incorporating some of the most beautiful architectural features and exciting amenities.

To show you how they’ve done this, we bring you a list of the most beautiful and fascinating airports from around the world, which can make your long layovers a breeze!

1.Incheon International Airport, Incheon, South Korea

This airport was inaugurated in 2001 and since then it has been one of the busiest and largest airports in the world. In fact, it is the largest airport in South Korea.

It has been rated as one of the best airports by the International Airports Council in the past and has been rated ‘5 Star’ by Skytrax.

The Incheon International Airport boats of an 18-hole golf course, an indoor casino, beautiful gardens and provides world-class facilities to travelers from around the world.

2.Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport, Madrid, Spain

In case you like your airports to reflect a natural, aesthetic charm, this is the place to be.

In the year 2006, the famous architects Antonio Lamela and Richard Rogers designed the building of Terminal 4 in the airport using bamboo.

It also showcases the best of Spanish culture. They have authentic Spanish food restaurants and have duty free shops with traditional goods on sale.

3.Menara International Airport, Marrakech, Morocco

This airport is the best example of how to mix historical and modern architectural designs to create something beautiful.

This is the only airport in Marrakech and has been an important factor in making the city a wonderful destination for a short trip.

Its curved, concrete roof and large triangular windows painted with Arabic designs are visually stunning. It has been cleverly constructed to let in natural light and generate electricity by incorporating solar photovoltaic panels.

4.Courchevel Altiport, France

Since this airport was inaugurated in 1961, it has been famous for being featured in movies such as James Bond’s “Tomorrow Never Dies”.

While the ski resorts located near the airport gives it a picturesque appeal, the Alpine mountain ranges give it a touch of thrill and adventure at the same time.

History Channel named it one of the ‘Most Extreme Airports’ in the year 2010.

5.Wellington International Airport, New Zealand

Nicknamed ‘The Rock’, because of its steel-beam design and copper roof, this airport is a great example of a futuristic airport.

Designed by renowned architectural firms, Studio Pacific Architecture and Warren & Mahoney, this airport was inspired by the legend of the sea monsters Ngake and Whataitai.

Another interesting fact about the airport is that the food court area showcases a large statue of the iconic character ‘Gholum’, from the Lord of the Rings movie franchise, catching a fish.

6.Giovanni Nicelli Airport, Venice

When you think of European airports, the Marco Polo International Airport’s stunning architecture may come to mind, but if you visit this one and you might just forget the grandeur of the former.

Constructed in the year 1935, it has some of the murals of the aircraft dating back to the 1930s and a giant piano where a pianist plays music for the visitors.

You will also be able to view some historic buildings and medieval churches from this airport.

7.Kansai International Airport, Osaka, Japan

This airport took 38 months to build and a million workers to construct.

It is built on an artificial island in Osaka Bay, Japan with a runway that is 4km long.

The most interesting fact about the airport is, that it’s made and designed in such a way that the airport can withstand natural disasters like earthquakes and typhoons.

8.Terminal 3, Beijing Capital International Airport, China

Opened just before the 2008 Olympics, the Terminal 3 at Beijing International Airport is a class apart, designed by the famous architect Sir Norman Foster.

At two miles long, it is one of the largest buildings in the world and uses a complex mesh to allow sunlight in.

The building is designed to represent a dragon and features a traditional Chinese color scheme which you will be able to notice the second you step off your airplane.

9.Carrasco International Airport, Montevideo, Uruguay

This new terminal at Carrasco International Airport was designed by the renowned Uruguayan architect Rafael Viñoly.

It is Uruguay’s largest airport and has been cited as one of the most efficient and traveller-friendly airports in Latin America and the world.

It symbolizes a milestone for the country in terms of investment, architecture, high-quality services, technology, and innovation.

10.Changi International Airport, Singapore

Singapore’s Changi Airport has been awarded the best airport in the world for the fifth consecutive year at the “World Airport Awards” hosted by Styrax.

This comes as no surprise. It is an architectural wonder and has some of the most unique and world-class services that it offers to weary travelers from around the world.

It has a beautiful garden which showcases thousands of flora/fauna and has a rooftop swimming pool, a jacuzzi, an entertainment deck with a free 24-hour cinema and Xbox zone.

It has been offering free Wi-Fi to travelers since 2002 and takes travelers for a free city tour if they are waiting for a connecting flight.

So, the next time you happen to travel to one of these airports, spare some time to explore the spot by using the AirWhizz App. Get all the information about things to do and places to visit at the airport along with airline information and real-time flight updates on the move.