20 airports in the world that do not want to leave

1. Dubai Airport (DXB), UAE

Dubai International Airport is the largest in the country and, perhaps, the most beautiful not only in the Middle East, but all over the world. During the construction of the airport the most modern technologies were used. And its design is so beautiful and unusual that you can walk for hours on the building, looking at every detail. At the airport there are several luxurious gardens with huge trees, ponds with fish. Through them, you can go over the bridges.

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2. Ronald Reagan Airport (DCA), Washington, USA

How beautiful this airport is in the US capital, so it is inconvenient. In any case, this is the opinion of the pilots who arrive there. A huge number of buildings located around the airport, make it difficult to land the aircraft. But tourists really like that there are several sites here, from which one can observe how huge liners sit down every minute.

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3. Changi Airport (SIN), Singapore

Changi Airport is called the Golden Gate of the country by the people of Singapore. And they do not seem to exaggerate. An excellent combination of modern design with soft sofas, carpets and beautiful plants makes this airport in Singapore very cozy and one of the most beautiful in the world. And also like a huge shopping center.

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4. Marrakech Menara Airport (RAK), Morocco

At the Marrakech Airport, the Menara managed to harmoniously combine modern technologies and trends with traditional Islamic architecture. Massive rhombuses, the hollow planes of which are filled with beautiful oriental patterns, casting off the original openwork shadow.

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5. Kuala Lumpur Airport (KUL), Malaysia

This bright and unusual airport was built according to the project of the Japanese architect Kisho Kurokawa. However, in architecture there is a traditional Malaysian style. & laquo; The chip & raquo; The airport can be called supporting towers in the form of cones. In the evenings they are very nicely illuminated from the inside.

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6. Incheon Airport (ICN), South Korea

Located in Incheon, 52 km from Seoul, this airport — the largest in South Korea. Built between two islands and surrounded by the Yellow Sea, it is a masterpiece of architecture that pays tribute to Korean culture. There are many places at the airport where travelers can admire the work of Korean artisans, see traditional clothes, take a bath or go for a massage. Also around the airport there is a lot of living vegetation.

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7. John F. Kennedy Airport (JFK), United States of America

Terminal-5 of John F. Kennedy Airport in New York thanks to its wavy structure and various shades of blue and white is associated with the vast expanses of the sky. Terminal-5 has already become a star of the cinema, it is filmed in many films, the most famous of which is — & amp; Catch Me If You Can & raquo; Steven Spielberg with Leonardo DiCaprio in the title role.

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8. Denver Airport (DEN), USA

The airport building completely refutes the traditional idea of ​​what a real air harbor should look like. The construction of the structure resembles rocky snowy mountain peaks, which are a local landmark. The most spectacular airport terminal looks at the background of the Rockies, if you move to it from the east. The unusual atmosphere of the air quay is created by the quaint music that accompanies the arrival of the moving track of the airport. It was created by Denver musician Jim Green.

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9. Los Angeles Airport (LAX), USA

Los Angeles International Airport — business card of the city. The original design is made in a retro and futuristic style. The construction of the air port was carried out by a whole group of architects and designers. The building itself is made in the form of an elegant glass structure and resembles a flying saucer in shape. At the airport there is an observation restaurant, in which visitors can climb a high-speed elevator.

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10. Barajas Airport (MAD), Madrid, Spain

The fourth terminal of this Spanish airport is still brand new, as it was only opened in 2008. But thanks to him, Barajas has already taken a worthy place among the largest and most beautiful airports in the world. Terminal bandwidth — up to 35 thousand people a year. Its space is huge, and thanks to the high arches there is a feeling of freedom. And bright colors create a positive atmosphere.

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11. Sondika Airport, Bilbao, Spain

Sondika Airport opened in the Spanish province in 2000. He was immediately nicknamed la paloma — & lawn & raquo ;. And it's no accident, because its outlines, it really looks like a bird. The interior of the terminal is decorated with various architectural elements. Crossing & ribs & raquo; on the walls, floor and ceiling, stairs, handrails in the wreath with sunlight creates a special rhythm and remind passengers of the precious heritage of the famous architect Gaudi.

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12. Heathrow Airport (LON), London, UK

The world famous Heathrow — the busiest airport in Europe. And this despite the fact that it is located not too well, at an altitude of only 25 meters above sea level, because of what the runways often disappear in the famous London fog. 70 million passengers annually use the services of this airport.

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13. Keflavik Airport (KEF), Reykjavik, Iceland

Iceland's main airport, located 50 km from Reykjavik, — bright and memorable building. Keflavik International Airport has a relaxing effect on travelers thanks to the large windows that overlook the amazing volcanic landscape of Iceland. Parquet flooring, lighting and modern infrastructure in the style of minimalism are typical elements of the design of northern countries. This is the ideal place to wait for your flight.

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14. Airport Chkheklapkok (HKG), Hong Kong

The special beauty of the airport is directly related to the functionality and exemplary infrastructure. The passenger can easily navigate in it with almost closed eyes. The undulating roof of the building has a subconscious effect on travelers. It, like an arrow-pointer, causes tourists to move in the right direction. The glory of one of the largest transport hubs is supported by a comfortable express train that leaves directly from the main terminal building to the city center.

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15. Airport Malvinas-Argentinaas (USH), Ushuaia, Argentina

The airport is located four kilometers south of the center of Ushuaia, a city on the island of Tierra del Fuego. This is perhaps the most southern international terminal on the planet. It seems to be the gateway to Patagonia and the Arctic. The heavenly moorage is located directly at the Beagle Channel (named after the ship on which Charles Darwin skirted South America). It would seem that for such a remote air harbor, it would be normal to observe ugly bunker terminals. However, all buildings are not just elegant — they are in absolute harmony with the majestic Andes.

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16. Carrasco International Airport (MVD), Montevideo, Uruguay

The architecture of the new terminal, opened in 2009, is simple, like a children's drawing. Under a huge elegant arc, which perfectly fits into the landscape of Uruguay, hide huge sun-lit halls of arrival and departure. A glass dome with a width of 400 meters allows maximum use of natural light and opens a breathtaking view of the runways. The design of the airport is designed specifically to provide a warm welcome to all arriving in the city.

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17. Kansai Airport (KIX), Osaka, Japan

Kansai Airport is located on an artificial island off the coast of Osaka. Thanks to a well-thought-out design, the airport building can resist violent typhoons, high tsunamis and strongest earthquakes. The exterior of the airport looks like the wing of an airplane. Kansai — A unique airport with no analogues in the world. Only he alone is located right in the sea and moreover quite successfully, because the water drowns out the noise of the planes taking off and landing. Near the airport there is an airpark. Among other things, Kansai airport is perfectly visible from space.

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18. Wellington Airport (WLG), New Zealand

Thanks to a new terminal called "Rock & raquo; Wellington Airport is included in our list of the most beautiful in the world. The building of the oval shape, which changes color according to the temperature, is a true success and triumph of the architects. A terminal consists of project structures that create a game of light and geometry.

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19. Beijing Airport (BJS), Beijing, North Korea

After the opening in 1958, Beijing Airport underwent three reconstructions, one of the last was just at the beginning of the 2008 Olympic Games. For today, Beijing airport — the second in the world in terms of passenger traffic, which does not prevent it from being one of the most convenient. In addition, at this airport travelers definitely will not be bored. For example, here are some of the masterpieces from the collection of the Guugun Museum and interactive equipment & laquo; Digital Guogun & raquo ;: you can get to know the culture of China. Terminal 3 has a winter garden, similar in style to the famous imperial gardens of the Summer Palace. Every day from 9:00 to 15:00 the airport staff distributes food to the passengers: they can be fed in two gardens with scenic landscapes.

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20. Daocheng Yadin (DCY), Sichuan, North Korea

The world's highest-altitude airport is in Sichuan. Above it only the starry sky. The terminal even looks like a spaceship. The airport is located at an altitude of 4411 meters above sea level. It is higher than many mountains. Daocheng Yadin opens the gate to the heart of Tibet. It is here that alpinists and tourists come to the highest point in the world of Everest (Jomolungma).

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Pleasant travels and happy flights!