There are airports we want pass through as fast as possible. Too crowded. Slow-moving. Unfriendly. Facility-less. In a word: Nightmarish.
There are many we can linger at the whole day, browsing their shops. Dining. Chugging a beer. Choosing chocolates. Lolling about. Here are a few airports, among the world's 40,000 plus, considered to be global favourites.
The glam entry point into one of the most happening cities in the world, it will wow you -- bewildering zillions of shops, gold lit-up palm trees, utter luxury. DBX handled the most passengers in 2024.
India’s 2nd busiest aviation hub (31st globally), the fabulous collection of contemporary art at Mumbai's airport will keep you transfixed. There's lots to do.
Read about it here: 11 Cool Things To Do At Mumbai Airport
10 hours at the island nation's airport would not be enough. SIN, considered one of the planet's finest, is the first airport to be attached to indoor gardens (one of the largest in Asia) and an indoor waterfall Rain Vortex (the world's tallest).
Named in honour of Qatar’s former ruler, the plush airport -- with its fancy lounges, indoor bagaan, swish shops -- handled 52.7 million passengers in in 2024.
Seoul's main airport is known for its design, massive scale, high efficiency, it ranks among one of the world’s busiest. Scenes in Season 1 and 2 of Squid Game were shot there.
Japan promotes this airport as the go-to choice for high-end business flights. Top features: Quick access to downtown Tokyo, efficient staff, excellent signage.
It holds the title of the world’s largest privately-operated airport. In 2024 welcomed over 80 million passengers. Modern. Huuuuge. Top intriguing feature: Its libraries.
Ranked as India’s fourth busiest and considered top-class and very efficient, it holds the distinction of being the country’s first greenfield airport.