Top 3 airports in the world with the best views from the window
For some, the airport is the end point of a journey, and for others the beginning. That's why it's important for passengers to see what they see from the terminal window while waiting to board a plane or in the first minutes after arrival.
Simple Flying has prepared a ranking of airports located in the most picturesque places. Here's what the experts came up with.
Velana International Airport
Velana is located in one of the most beautiful places on the planet and is the "gateway" to Male, the capital of the Maldives
The airport building, built in 1966, is located on the shores of the Indian Ocean. It offers a stunning view of the atolls.
Queenstown Airport
No matter which side of the plane you sit on, you will definitely be impressed by the local scenery.
New Zealand is all about breathtaking views. And the Queenstown Airport area, on the South Island, where snow-capped mountain peaks phenomenally combine with the water surface of a marvelous lake, is no exception,
Donegal airport
On the rugged coastline of northwest Ireland sits Donegal Airport. The air landing facility is surrounded by water, sands, and picturesque fields, with Mount Errigal in the background. As you make your way down the runway of this small facility, you can enjoy the spectacular sight for as long as you like.
For years, this modest airport, with a single runway, has topped the list of destinations with the most stunning scenery.
In addition to the first three airports, Simple Flying's list of best airports also included:
- Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
- Venice, Italy
- Cape Town, South Africa
- San Francisco, California, USA
- Genoa, Italy
- Kigali, Rwanda
- Innsbruck, Austria
- Barra Island, Scotland
- Orlando-Melbourne, Florida, USA
- Saba, Caribbean Netherlands
- Aosta Valley, Italy