Exclusive from the skies: The world’s 10 best flight views — so beautiful you won’t want to land

Before landing at St. Maarten in the Dutch Caribbean, planes fly low over the beach. From high above, you can see the blue sea and sky, and the view is also quite stunning from the ground. (Photo provided by Shutterstock)

A window seat on a plane offers an aerial view exclusive to high altitudes. In addition to enjoying the scenic cloud sea of Mount Fuji on Japan routes, a British private charter airline recently released the world’s 10 best flight approach and departure views, selecting breathtaking sights not visible from the ground from over a hundred airports worldwide. The expansive views are so beautiful they make you not want to land.

At Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport, you can enjoy one of Canada’s most iconic skyline views. (Photo provided by Shutterstock)

The world’s 10 best flight approach and departure views in 2017:

1. Saba (Dutch Caribbean), Juancho E. Yrausquin Airport

2. Ireland, Donegal Airport

3. France, Nice Côte d'Azur Airport

4. Gibraltar, Gibraltar Airport

5. New Zealand, Queenstown International Airport

6. United Kingdom, London City Airport

7. Sint Maarten (Dutch Caribbean), Princess Juliana International Airport

8. United States, Orlando Melbourne International Airport

9. United Kingdom, Barra Airport

10. Canada, Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport