Airports are an important part of our travel journey. Every time we fly, we at least have to spend an hour at the airport. It’s always a lovely surprise when the airport is comfortable, and an added bonus if the architecture is very pleasing. Take a look, at the Beijing’s latest International Airport which is expected to be completed by July 2019 and run for test operations for the next three months. It has left many overwhelmed with its enormous outline and construction. The airport is being built at a whopping cost of 80 billion yuan (nearly Rs 79,240 crore) and fabricated in the shape of a giant flower. It will start on track from October 2019.
The pictures of the airport have clearly taken over the entire social media and people are going crazy over its style and sheer massiveness.
The airport certainly is each sci-fi lover’s dream come true and could be the world’s largest airport. After its commencement, the airport is definitely going to be on the top of amazing features list.
Let us check out the most beautiful airports around the world which have glued every commuter’s eyes so far. The top-notch airports that are filled with amazing structures and creates a comfort zone to the travellers if the flights get delayed as they can explore for a long time without getting bored. So, let's begin with the best of five.
1. Singapore Changi International Airport, Singapore
With its continuous long streak of wowing travellers, it is not at all a surprise to see the Singapore Changi International Airport to be on the top spot in this list. Several flyers have praised this airport for its style, beautiful structure, luxurious amenities and a broad offering of shopping and dining options.
2. Dubai World Central International Airport, Dubai, UAE
Dubai International Airport, the emirate's primary air hub for trans-continental traffic between America, Europe and Asia, is already the world’s busiest airport for international passengers. Altough it is one of the busiest International Airport, it can accommodate nearly 90 million passengers annually with its three massive terminals. It is very spacious and provides much comfort despite the chaos of so many commuters. It is well-equipped technologically and is designed well to suit all needs.
3. Menara International Airport, Marrakech, Morocco
The only airport in Marrakech and although it is small and simple, it’s construction is said to be the most beautiful in the world due to its exterior and stylized Islamic ornamental designs created during a recent expansion. It gives the world a modern vision of Moroccan architecture, not forgetting the traditions.
4. Carrasco International Airport, Montevideo, Uruguay
Carrasco Airport is the International Airport of Montevideo, the capital city of Uruguay. It has been cited as one of the most efficient travel-friendly airports in Latin America and the world. It symbolizes a milestone for the country in terms of investment, architecture, high quality services, technology, and innovation.
5. TWA Terminal, John F. Kennedy International Airport, New York, USA
The TWA Terminal or Trans World Airlines at New York City’s John F. Kennedy International Airport features a prominent wing-shaped thin shell roof over the headhouse; unusual tube-shaped red-carpeted departure-arrival corridors are breath-taking with its tall windows expansive views of departing and arriving jets. The design spans across the fantastic architectural styles.
These were the top five gorgeous and comfortable best airports out of many that you will ever come across. They are filled with exciting facilities and services which are so heartwarming that travellers wouldn’t mind spending more time over there.
However, netizens are right now impressed with the pictures of Beijing’s latest International Airport floating around social media and they simply can’t keep calm. Once the airport is ready, Beijing could be the first trip on the list for many travellers just to get an experience of the lovely architectural design!
(The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Jan 22, 2018 02:24 PM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).