Everyone loves traveling right? Especially the joy of meeting new natives, exploring new cultures and traditions, eye witnessing breathtaking and jaw dropping places and thrilling adventures. However, there is great annoyance that comes along with travelling that completely pisses off one. Yeah! Staying for long hours at the airport and waiting for the flight. Something that never fails to make our journey regrettable. All you need to do is to stay in fully overcrowded room along with the usual hunger cramps.

It is so overwhelming to acknowledge you all that there are certain airports that are totally transforming into some fairytale kind of thing and have been set up on the foundation of making your boredom at the airports into the best part of your journey. It seems so extreme to envisage or visualize an airport where you could be able to promenade through awe-inspiring and magnificent gardens, have the most scrumptious and mouth watering meals, comfy baths along with some next level pools where you could swim. It will entirely revolutionize your perspective about waiting at the airports. So, before travelling have a look at the 20 most bizarre airports which you, beyond doubt, dream about.

1. AMSTERDAM SCHIPHOL AIRPORT, THE NETHERLANDS

This airport never fails to impress anyone. It makes your next trip to Amsterdam inevitable. Not only the passengers but ordinary people too tag along here for shopping as it has one of the well known duty free shops. Furthermore, it comprises of treasure of books where you could unwind and read book in a serene milieu.

2. ZURICH AIRPORT, SWITZERLAND

This airport despite being one of the most lavish airports is also known as “the healthiest airport” as it never fails to maintain the fitness of the passengers traveling around. It consists of a fitness centre where you could grasp into a next level workout during your long layovers. Nevertheless, this airport is lustrous as well as stunning that makes you feel that you are traveling in something beyond a great experience. 

3. HONG KONG INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, CHINA

It’s time to adieu to boring layovers as this one is a milestone of astonishment. This is not just an airport but is also called as a trade hub and it is Asia’s one of the busiest airports where every year millions of people begin their world exploration from. It never fails to provide passengers a luxurious and unforgettable journey. Something you never knew so far is that this airport was established on a simulated island beyond the coast of Hongkong. Making one of your dreams come true, it has a golf course at Terminal 2. So, what are your thoughts now? Ain’t you ready to step into this beauty.

4. TOKYO HANEDA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, JAPAN

Planning for a tour to Asia? Have a look at this astonishing yet spectacular spot umm I mean an airport. Envisaging or visualizing of an airport that consists of a six story shopping mall? It’s no more a dream now; well this airport has a ‘huge six story luxurious shopping mall’. Yes! A duty-free shopping extravaganza already known for its extra proficiency and hygiene.

5. DUBAI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, UAE

As stated by The Fiscal Times this airport can really turn the tables round. It makes it possible to do all those activities on the airport that none of us has ever imagined. Dubai has been known for setting up examples for providing their guests a luxurious lifestyle then how come it would remain at a step back when it comes to airports? Comprising of swimming pools, shops for purchasing electronics along with fancy jewelries, and private beds for quick naps yet all the luxuries at one spot.

6. HAMAD INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, QATAR

Gulf countries have always been recognized for their luxuries. Airports like Hamad International Airport in Qatar have set perfect examples. Under the reconciliation, this airport came into being in 2014 along with its incredible devise and stupendous amenities make it one of the best airports around the globe. Allocating identical features as the most astonishing airports on this list it makes it possible to have a dive in the pool before your flight. Despite that Qatar is an implausible tourist destination, their airport is top indentation.

7. INCHEON INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, SOUTH KOREA

To be honest South Korea is an awe-inspiring country that has world’s most striking airports to match! This airport has consistently marked as the best airport under polls. As observed, the airport is considered as the best airport for their best passenger service. It features spa where you can have a great time and even relax in the sauna, you can book your private beds to take quick naps, shop at the best duty-free shopping mall and even turn your long layover joyful by spending your time on the ice rink.

8. BRISBANE AIRPORT, AUSTRALIA

This airport has a scenic beauty reminding us of a colorful slow motion movie with its dazzling, sparkling, drudgery Interior. It has been consistently ranking very high every year because of both manifestation and the patron contentment. It simulates as if one’s standing near a beach in Australia. So now ready to walk pass by Australia?

9. VANCOUVER INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, CANADA

This is without a doubt one of the nicest airports in North America and according to the sources, something that makes it a milestone is that it has won awards for being the best airport in North America eight times. Local arts exhibited all around the terminals make it truly a gem for which everyone runs after. Lovely gardens and small fish tanks throughout the airport makes it even more elegant.

10. MUNICH AIRPORT, GERMANY

Germany has always been known for sparkling, well thought-out, and resourceful country and so does the airports. Case in point, the Munich Airport which is nicest airport in Germany and also the most luxurious round the globe. As observed by the Spectator, if you are planning to fly then the holiday season is the best to fly through. This airport makes your mind beautiful with its Christmas trees all lit up, you can visit the pleasant, multihued marketplace and even go on ice skating.

11. COPENHAGEN AIRPORT, DENMARK

Denmark is such an awe-inspiring country and so does its airport i.e Copenhagen which is one of the best airports. It is also known for being extra ordinary well-organized, sparkling, and easy to take the helm. The building has a unique touch of lustrous Scandinavian design, you can dine upon the most scrumptious and appetizing meals at approximately 30. You should definitely visit it as it is unbelievable.

12. KANSAI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, JAPAN

Japan has appeared on our list twice. Japan has now recognized itself for its best customer services and luxurious airports. Its Kansai International Airport is one of the busiest airports in the country which contains one of the most unique yet jaw dropping feature along with its amenities. It has a sky deck where everyone can sit and watch the planes land and take off while they wait for their flights outside the airport.

13. LONDON HEATHROW AIRPORT, ENGLAND

This is a colossal airport. At Heathrow, they do not spare on excellence. Notwithstanding the management of uncountable passengers each day. Its Terminal 5 has been nominated for one of the nicest terminals. To be honest it is a scenic beauty with quite a lot of striking lounges along with the duty-free shops and scrumptious food you’ll actually fall in love with after eating.

14. QUEEN ALIA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, JORDAN

So, the name of this airport is originated from the royal and is named after a queen. Obviously, there is probably no chance to doubt about when it comes to luxury. Queen Alia International Airport in Jordan is incomparable practically when it is about glamour. World Travel Guide says that this airport contains quite a few striking lounges. Furthermore it contains a spa where you could go and feel relaxed before your flight. So, Jordan has passed with a distinction to impress the passengers that pass through its airport at the very first sight with its unique and aesthetic architecture.

15. TAIWAN TAOYUAN INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, TAIWAN

Taiwan’s major international airport is one of the most competent airports under the category of nicest airports around the globe. Its ultramodern design makes you to plan more to go through this airport. As stated in Wikivoyage, this is a “transit hotel” (i.e. a nice place to take a nap) within the airport itself along with free showers for all the passengers through which it makes sure that when you arrive at your destination you feel hygienic and sparklingly new.

16. MUSCAT INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, OMAN

As per the Gulf News, Muscat International Airport in Oman has undergone a gigantic extension and now there are technically two airports that are extra ordinary awe-inspiring. The busses and trains are used to transport people to their respective gates and it was originally designed to be ecological. 

17. HELSINKI AIRPORT, FINLAND

Trust us and plan a trip to Finland where you could travel through Helsinki Airport and that’s all we could say because as soon as you step onto it you will feel it. It has been also been categorized and nominated as the nicest airport in Europe. The fact that it is already amazing and after development it will get even better. This airport has planned to have two major expansions in the upcoming years. So, then it’s going to be a combo of some shopping malls, even more restaurants to dine in and striking lounges for relaxation.

18. ABU DHABI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, UAE

It’s unacceptable before witnessing when it comes to Abu Dhabi’s International Airport. It let you experience the next level luxury that even contributes to give Dubai a run for its money. As mentioned in the Gulf News, this airport has recently been renovated and is still under renovation and private beds and striking lounges are also added which are most likable by the passengers who fly through it.

19. SUVARNABHUMI AIRPORT, THAILAND

It is one of the prevalent airports in the world. In spite the fact that its amenities aren’t up to the mark as compared with the others on the list but its unique exhibition of Thai artwork on each terminal makes it extremely aesthetic. So, if you are fan of Thai culture you will definitely love travelling through this airport.

20. AUCKLAND AIRPORT, NEW ZEALAND

It is the biggest airport in New Zealand and the most fastidious. According to Stuff New Zealand, this airport has been undergone a major renovation and when it will be ready to take charge it’s going to be one of the coolest airports you will ever come across.

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