8 cities worth visiting just for their airports

As the years go by, air travel becomes more and more popular, this means that more of us will probably face even longer queues and waits in the airport. Luckily many airports have decided to take advantage of this by creating fun variety of different attractions and distractions for their passengers.

These 8 cities are worth a visit just to see their airports!

SINGAPORE CHANGI AIRPORT – SINGAPORE

Architecture
> Built in 2008
> 57.3m passengers

Facilities
> 350 retail outlets
> 120 catering outlets
> Nature trails
> Butterfly gardens
> Hairdressers
> Gym
> Swimming pools

Attractions
> Internal gardens
> Swimming pool

MUNICH AIRPORT – GERMANY

Architecture
> Built in 2003
> 38.7m passengers

Facilities

> 89 retail outlets
> 47 catering outlets
> Cinema
> Flight museum
> Mini-golf course
> Brewery
> Beer hall

Attractions
> Annual Christmas markets
> Ice rink
> Live bands between terminals

HONG KONG INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT – HONG KONG

Architecture
> Built 1998
> 59.9m passengers

Facilities
> 280+ retail outlets
> 80 catering outlets
> Aviation Discovery Centre
> Dream Come True Education Park
> UA IMAX theatre
> Golf Course
> Art and culture exhibitions

Attractions
> IMAX 3D cinema
> Tea making workshop

INCHEON INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, SEOUL – SOUTH KOREA

Architecture
> Built 2001
> Over 41m passengers

Facilities
> 28 retail outlets
> 77 catering outlets
> Golf course
> Casino
> Ice skating
> Spa & Sauna

Attractions
> Daily cultural performances
> Korean culture museum
> Ornamental gardens
> Observation deck

DUBAI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT - UAE

Architecture
> Built 2008
> 66m passengers

Facilities
> 68 retail outlets
> 80+ catering outlets
> 24/7 gym
> Spas & sauna > Swimming pool
> Jacuzzi
> 5 star hotel

Attractions
> Zen Gardens
> World class restaurants

AMSTERDAMSCHIPHOL – AMSTERDAM

Architecture
> Built 1995
> 52.6m passengers

Facilities
> 73+ retail outlets
> 59+ catering outlets
> Spa & sauna
> Casino
> Meditation Centre
> Art Museum

Attractions
> Airport library
> Art museum

ZURICH AIRPORT – SWITZERLAND

Architecture
> Built 2004
> 24.9m passengers

Facilities
> 114 retail outlets
> 52 catering outlets
> Sports equipment hire
> Behind-the-scenes tours

Attractions
> Rent a bike
> Rent inline skates
> Rent Nordic walking poles

CHHATRAPATI SHIVAJI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT – MUMBAI, INDIA

Architecture
> Built 2014
> 40m passengers

Facilities
> 87+ retail outlets
> 58 catering outlets
> Spas
> Art walls & exhibitions
> Cultural theatres

Attractions
> Spa in every terminal

Who ever said airports have to be boring? These airports raise the bar in terms of attractions and make air travel a unique and enjoyable experience!

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