Unforgettable upon arrival – The world’s 10 most beautiful airports!

▲ International airports around the world each have their own unique features. The image above shows Dubai International Airport. (Photo / AP / Darweish Images)

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No matter your mode of travel, you’ll always need to pass through an “airport” when entering or exiting a country, making them often the first impression travelers get of a nation. Airports in different regions are also designed with local characteristics in mind,DaliyView Network Temperature Meterhas compiled a list of the top ten most beautiful airports in the world. See which ones you’ve been to!

▲ Singapore Changi Airport. (Photo / Screenshot fromWikipedia)

1. Singapore Changi Airport
Having held the top spot for four consecutive years, Changi Airport is practically a luxury resort. Travelers can see countless installations throughout the terminals, exuding a strong cultural atmosphere. It also offers two 24-hour cinemas and a rooftop swimming pool for passengers to enjoy while waiting. In addition, the airport has hired 11 plant experts and a team of over 120 staff to create a garden landscape with more than 500,000 plants.

▲ John F. Kennedy International Airport. (Photo / Screenshot fromWikipedia)

2. John F. Kennedy International Airport
As New York’s main international airport and one of the largest airports in the world, it is not only constantly bustling but also boasts an impressive setup of eight terminals and four commercial runways. With the increasing number of travelers bringing pets abroad in recent years, the airport has created an aerial green garden after the security checkpoint, allowing pets and their owners to relax and play together. Additionally, a farm near the dedicated terminal grows up to 2,000 types of crops for use in the airport’s restaurants.

▲ Seoul Incheon International Airport. (Photo /Provided by the Korea Tourism Organization)

3. Seoul Incheon International Airport
Continuously rated as the “World’s Best Service Airport” by Skytrax for many years, Incheon Airport features a streamlined exterior design inspired by a heron preparing to take flight, exuding a sense of avant-garde, fashion, and technology. The airport terminal has a 180-meter transparent glass atrium, creating a magnificent ambiance. The bright and distinctive overall aesthetic of the airport has won the favor of many travelers.

▲ Shanghai Pudong International Airport. (Photo / Darweish Images)

4. Shanghai Pudong International Airport
As one of China’s three major international airports, Pudong Airport covers an area of approximately 45 square kilometers. One of its more unique features is that Terminal 2 is a large public building combining extensive steel structures with glass curtain walls. It also houses an “Airport Museum” that displays a variety of artworks, allowing travelers to appreciate art during their wait. The expansive airport, along with its design sensibility, forms a minimalist yet non-monotonous style.

▲ Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport. (Photo / Screenshot fromH2-2
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5. Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport
Featuring a Thai minimalist style, Suvarnabhumi Airport is the largest air transit hub in Southeast Asia. Its interior design combines technology and a futuristic feel, with occasional touches of greenery. Covering a vast area about six times the size of Bangkok’s old airport, it houses the world’s largest departure lounge and the tallest airport control tower, which is truly impressive!

6. Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
The airport has a total of three terminals, among which Terminal 2 is particularly unique. It consists of six halls, each with a distinct style. The lofty glass curtain walls emit a bright and fashionable vibe. Additionally, the airport features many special entertainment areas, including a children's play zone, a music lounge, prayer rooms, and spa services, among others.

▲London Heathrow Airport. (Photo / Reposted fromWikipedia)

7. London Heathrow Airport
Heathrow Airport is one of the busiest international airports in the world. With the use of 90 airlines, it connects to over 170 airports globally. Terminal 2 is designed to let in natural light, utilizing an open indoor layout to create a bright, distinctive atmosphere and spacious environment that makes many visitors pause and take it all in. After going through departure procedures, travelers can gaze out at the beautiful local scenery from the terminal hall.

▲Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport. (Photo / Reposted fromRonald Reagan Washington National AirportFan Page)

8. Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
The indoor golden arches and widespread glass curtain walls give Reagan National Airport a rather majestic feel. The changes in natural light outside, combined with the marble flooring, exude a subtle sense of luxury that attracts many travelers to take photos.

▲Dubai International Airport. (Photo / Reposted fromWikipedia)

9. Dubai International Airport
When it comes to Dubai, “luxury” immediately comes to mind. The airport’s creative, streamlined, and curved designs make the space feel particularly distinctive. The departure lounges even feature pools, coconut trees, and desert-toned carpets, giving off a strong Middle Eastern vibe. The swimming fish and Arabic-style design elements make it feel like an enchanting alternative oasis.

10. Chicago O'Hare International Airport
Much like the iconic city of Chicago itself, the bustling O'Hare International Airport is the fourth-largest international aviation hub in the United States, always filled with a lively and busy atmosphere. The walls along the airport escalators change color dynamically with the music, creating a surprisingly vibrant effect. Moreover, the airport thoughtfully includes a children’s museum, allowing young travelers to pass the time while also gaining an appreciation for art.