Standing on the wing of any airplane on Aero Beach. by Entebbe Airport.

I have been traveling the world since the 1980’s and have been to many places. This includes a lot of airports, as I am a bit of an aviation geek as well. This is a list of airports I have either flown from or flown to. In most cases I have flown both in and out of the airport.

1: Copenhagen.

This is the airport that I have flown from the most times. I have no idea how many times, but more than 100 times, I think. It is actually a really good airport that is easy to get around. And my favourite airport bar on the planet is at Copenhagen Airport. It is Mikkeller Bar that is close to the A section of the airport.

Copenhagen Airport has the best airport beer in the world.

2: Billund.

This is the second biggest airport in Denmark and the first airport I ever flew from. I was 4 years old and going to Mallorca with my parents. So this airport has a special place in my heart too. It’s built right next to the headquarters of Lego and is also called Legoland Airport in some places. Public transport to and from the airport is kinda crap though and airport hotels in Billund are horribly overpriced.

3: Esbjerg.

Esbjerg Airport is a tiny airport that mostly serves helicopters and small planes that is connected with the offshore industry. It did have a Ryanair route some years back to London that I took, mostly to see what the airport is like. Tiny airport that functions quite ok. The British Airline Logan Air also serves the airport with some connections to Great Britain. So you might find it interesting if you are planning to fly between Denmark and the British Isles.

4: Aalborg.

This is the northernmost airport in Denmark, with scheduled flights. I fly from the airport every now and then, because I take tour groups from this part of Denmark to Madeira. It’s a little out of the way for me, as I live in southern Denmark. But it’s a fairly ok airport. The airport hotel, right by the entrance to the airport, is very good. Been to the airport hotel a couple of times and really liked it.

5: Odense.

This airport only has charter flights at the moment. I have flown from it many times though, as I used to work for a company that had tour groups using that airport, flying with a small ATR 72 flight, from Odense to Trieste in Italy. The airport only opens when there is a charter flight, which they try to keep on weekends, as the airport is also a test center for drones. It’s fairly close to my hometown, which is nice for me. But you are very unlikely to ever use this airport, unless you have a charter flight between Denmark and southern Europe. The airport changed its name a few years ago from Beldringe Airport to Hans Christian Andersen Airport, as Hans Christian Andersen was born in Odense. And because no one, not even most locals, knew where Beldringe was located. locals

6: Oslo.

I have only been to Oslo Airport once. That was to change planes. I had a beer in the lounge, while waiting for my flight to Tromsø and that was pretty much my highlight at Oslo Airport.

7: Tromsø.

I flew into Tromsø Airport in June 2023. I did what I often do and walked from the airport and into town. That was a pleasant walk with some nice views. Walking to and from Tromsø Airport is something I can only recommend, as long as the weather is suitable for walking.

8: Stockholm.

Considering that I have been to Stockholm many times, I have actually only used this airport about 4-5 times. This is mainly because I tend to travel between Copenhagen and stockholm. And if you do that, then the train is actually both better and faster, as the Stockholm Airport is way out of town, while the train station is in the center of the city, in both Stockholm and Copenhagen.

9: Helsinki.

Been there a few times over the years. Certainly one of the better airports in the world, with good eating places. Also an easy airport to walk around. Changing planes at that airport is almost always very trouble free.

10: Tallinn.

This is also an airport that I have walked to and from. Small airport close to the city that does the job, without being overly exciting.

Boarding a plane in Tallinn on a rainy day.

11: Riga.

Been there a few times in recent years, as I have flown Air Baltic quite a bit. Very pleasant Airport, with decent cafes and restaurants, even if they are a bit on the expensive side.

12: Minsk.

Minsk Airport is very small, when you consider that it is an airport of a capital city. Friendly and well functioning though, when I was there, a few years ago.

13: Moscow Sheremetyevo.

I actually really liked this airport, the few times I used it. Massive improvement from the horror stories I heard about the place, back in the bad old Soviet days. Things are unfortunately getting quite Soviet again in Russia these days. So the airport might be in for a decline. I shall not be the one to say as I am quite unlikely to use it in the near future.

14: Warsaw Chopin Airport.

One of the nicer airports that I have been to. Great airport to transit in, if you ask me. Easy to get around, with a nice selection of cafes. I quite happily fly with the Polish Airline LOT, when going to European destinations, as I think that LOT is a very good short Haul Airline. I once flew LOT to Mumbai/India though and I was not very impressed with their long haul service.

15: Gdansk.

Small airport that I have only flown to once, when going to Gdansk for a short break with my dad.

16: Krakow.

Been there twice. Quite ok, but the public transport into town was a little confusing.

17: Dublin.

Flown In and out from Dublin Airport once and have also been in transit once. It was a little overcrowded when I was there. But it was most likely due to weather and a Robbie Williams concert. So I shall not judge it too bad, until I have been there on a more normal day.

Flying Aer Lingus from Dublin Airport.

18: Edinburgh.

Nice little airport. I was there while we still had some Covid restrictions, so fun was limited. But all in all pretty ok.

19: Manchester.

Possibly the worst airport I have been to in Europe (Together with Tivat in Montenegro). Run down and dirty. Staff were very badly trained, if trained at all. My baggage did not arrive. But just before I filed a missing bag report, I noticed it lying on the floor in a restricted area, where I was not allowed to enter. I eventually got a friendly airport worker to get the bag for me. But the overall impression of Manchester Airport is that it badly needs an upgrade.

20: Stansted.

England’s big budget airport. I have been there several times over the years and I must say that I think it is slowly getting better. But it also came from a low place. It used to be very crowded, with long security lines and people sleeping all over the floors, making it look like a homeless camp at times. The past two times I have been there, things have improved though. So keep improving Stansted and you might just reach the European average level.

21: Gatwick.

Gatwick is a pretty ok airport in my opinion. And it’s well connected with the Gatwick Express to Victoria station. This is an airport that I will quite happily transit in.

22: Luton.

I have only flown into Luton Airport once and never flown out from Luton Airport. So I will not comment too much on what it is like.

23: Heathrow.

I am a fan of Heathrow. It’s quite hi-tech and transiting and entering the UK is quite swift, due to the technological updates, where you do not need to have an actual customs official going through your passport any longer. Food and drink at the airport is to my liking as well. This is all an airport that I am quite happy to transit through.

24: Eindhoven.

Very budget like Airport. But actually quite functional.

25: Rotterdam.

I have only flown into this airport once. And that was with a big delay and some very rude airport staff. So my impression was not the best. But this was a swift one time affair and things might be a lot better on a normal day.

26: Amsterdam.

I used to really like this airport, as a transit airport. It is still not the worst airport for transiting. But it has grown bigger in a way that I am not too happy with, in recent years. So I have moved it from the top of my list to the middle, when it comes to airports that I like.

27: Bruxelles.

I have flown to and from Bruxelles a few times. It’s an airport that often has cheap flights to overseas destinations. So be sure to look into Bruxelles Airport if you are going to continents like Africa and south and central America.

28: Paris/Charles de Gaulle.

Crappy airport with bad signposting and too many people on too little space. I try to avoid transiting in this airport whenever I can. But being a huge European airport, it can be hard to avoid.

29: Paris/Beauvais.

Very basic airport that mainly serves Ryanair and Wizz Air. Nothing exciting about this place.

30:Paris/Orly.

Better than Charles de Gaulle, without being a great airport.

31: Frankfurt.

It takes forever to get around Frankfurt Airport. So be sure to not arrive last minute, as you might very well have to use a train and several escalators to get to your plane. You can easily spend half an hour getting from one side of the airport to the other. On a good note, the food and drink section has become a lot better in recent years, making it an airport that I rather like to wait at.

32: Berlin Schoenefeld.

Been there a few times in the past. Quite a few years since I was last going through Berlin Airport, so I do not recall too much from my visits.

33: Lubeck.

Flew once from Lubbock Airport to London. Tiny airport that became one of the many airports that went bust after Ryanair ticked them in to investing a lot of money, with the promise that they would start more routes. But instead, Ryanair abandoned them completely, leaving them in financial ruin.

34: Memmingen.

Small airport in Bavaria, where I once landed after flying from Sibiu in Romania. I met a guy on the flight who gave me a lift in his car, so I whizzed out of the airport quite quickly, after landing.

35: Cologne.

Flew from Cologne to London Luton once. What I remember most from Cologne Airport was a very flamboyant and interesting person that I met at the airport bar. He was wearing a big cowboy hat and told me lot’s of stories from his long life as a tour guide, when he was not singing songs for me that had composed himself. A bit of a quirky guy, but actually very nice and interesting and I enjoyed his company a lot.

36: Stuttgart.

I flew once from Copenhagen to Stuttgart Airport. What I remember most from that flight was all the noise created by the old cranky McDonnell Douglas plane that I flew. Luckily SAS has gotten rid of these old junk planes since then.

37: Munchen.

Munich Airport is one of the more pleasant airports in Europe. Especially when compared to Frankfurt, which is often the other transfer choice, when flying Lufthansa.

38: Girona.

Girona Airport is nothing to speak of at all. But if you happen to fly there, then I would highly recommend visiting the town of Girona. It is in my opinion nicer than Barcelona, where most people tend to go after they land in Girona Airport.

39: Barcelona.

Have flown to Barcelona a couple of times with Spanair, who unfortunately do not exist anymore (They were much better than Iberia and Vueling). Nice airport without being exceptional, I would say.

40: Madrid.

I have some pretty bad memories from Madrid Airport, which is mostly down to incompetent staff, both at the airport and at the Iberia desks. They remind me of everything that used to be wrong with European aviation, back in the old days. Unfortunately Madrid Airport still seems to be stuck in the 1990’s when it comes to lack of service and lack of training their staff properly.

41: Asturias.

Flew in and out of Asturias Airport a few years ago with Iberia. Apart from Iberia being useless as always, things were pretty ok at this little regional airport.

42: Malaga.

I find this airport to be quite well functioning and good at being updated. Very good public transport from the airport to the city center and Torremolinos and Fuengirola, makes it an airport that I happily fly to and from.

43: Las Palmas.

What I remember from my, so far only landing at this airport, was the worst turbulence I have ever encountered so far, on my +800 flights. Landing in a thunderstorm at 10pm at night is no fun, I can tell you. Even If you like roller coaster rides.

44: Tenerife South.

The clearest memory I have from this airport, is that my dad had his camcorder stolen at the conveyor belt, when my family and I landed in Tenerife a few years ago. The police were very nice at taking a report. But it was quite shocking to have something stolen within the restricted area.

45: Mallorca.

This was the first foreign airport I ever flew to, when I was 4 years old. I remember flying back to Denmark, late in the evening and watching all the planes from the balcony. Very fond memory that kickstarted my love for flying around the globe.

46: Porto.

This is actually a quite nice airport, with lots of space. Only place that seems to have too little space is the lounge though. I also find it fairly odd that the airport is named after a guy who died in a plane crash.

47: Lisbon.

I have been in and out of Lisbon Airport countless times and it has become one of my many second homes. I find that the airport is quite nice and fairly easy to transfer in. Especially when flying to the Portuguese archipelagos of Madeira and the Azores.

Lisbon Airport has a dog toilet.

48: Faro.

Faro is the airport of the Algarve, in southern Portugal. I have been there many times, as I have lived and frequently work in the region. It is also a decent airport if you travel with a bicycle. Something that I have an article about on this link.

49: Funchal.

Funchal Airport is one of my favourite airports in the world. It is also one of the airports that I have flown to and from the most times, as I often work on the island. Nice little airport with the things that you need at an airport, plus a nice big balcony from where you can watch the planes take off and land.

The Runway at Madeira Airport.

50: Horta.

Small airport on the island of Faial, in the Azores. Not too many things to get excited about in this airport, but it does the job and is located fairly close to town, so that I can walk to and from the airport, if I am not there for work.

51: Pico.

Cool little airport located right next to the highest peak of Portugal, which is a volcano with the same name as the island.

52: Santa Maria.

I have just been there on a short layover, on the way to Ponta Delgada and do not remember much about it, other than it was quite scenic to land there.

53: Terceira.

I have been there on a couple of layovers, including one where I had time to leave the airport and go for a walk to the nearest village.

54: Porto Santo.

Porto Santo Airport is a tiny airport with a huge landing strip, as it takes in large military planes at times. I flew there on a tiny propeller jet from Madeira though. It was a short flight that lasted only 14 minutes.

Flying to Porto Santo with Binter Canarias.

55: Rome.

I have flown in and out of Rome Airport a couple of times. Last time was when I flew from Malta to Rome and then went overland from Rome to Marseille by train.

56: Napoli.

I have been there a few times for work purposes. On my last visit it was undergoing construction and was very chaotic and a really bad airport. But hopefully construction has finished now and improved the airport.

57: Bologna.

Flew into Bologna Airport when I went for a visit to San Marino.

58: Milan Malpensa.

I have been to Malpensa a few times. Not really a favourite airport of mine, I must say.

59: Trieste.

I have flown quite a few times to Trieste Airport, as I used to work for a company that had a weekly charter flight between Odense Airport and Trieste. Tiny little airport, where the staff usually told me that my group had no reservation for the flight. Then I had to explain that my group actually had booked the entire flight and then things usually started to proceed.

60: Valletta.

Valetta Airport is a place I have been to a couple of times in recent months. Not too bad of an airport, but I would like Air Malta to improve their check in experience, as it was quite bad when I flew out of the airport in June, 2025.

Flying KM Malta Airways.

61: Ljubljana.

Wonderful little airport, located north of Ljubljana, close to the town Kranj. Very cute and functional airport that I really enjoy flying to and from.

62: Zadar.

Small airport that I have no strong feelings towards. But you should fly there, as Zadar is one of the most underrated places in Croatia. Much nicer than Dubrovnik if you ask me.

63: Zagreb.

Zagreb Airport has had a nice facelift in recent years and is now a pretty decent airport. It also has good public transport to and from the city center, which is great.

64: Split.

Split Airport used to be absolutely horrible. But it has been upgraded recently and is now really nice.

Waiting for a plane at Split Airport.

65: Dubrovnik.

Dubrovnik Airport is located south of Dubrovnik, near the small beach town, Cavtat. If you want to visit Dubrovnik, then I would actually recommend that you stay in Cavtat and then take one of the many boats into Dubrovnik. This way you enter Dubrovnik from the seaside, which is quite spectacular. And you avoid staying overnight in one of the most overpriced cities in Europe.

66: Belgrade.

I have been to Belgrade Airport a few times, both when going to Belgrade and when transferring planes. As a transfer airport I actually really like it. Easy to get around and decent cafes with moderate prices, while you are waiting for your connection.

Belgrade Airport.

67: Tuzla.

I flew in and out of Tuzla Airport twice, on a cheap flight with Wizz Air. Tiny tiny airport that feels more like a storage unit that just happens to have airplanes popping by. Bosnia is one of my favourite countries to visit. But Tuzla Airport could do with an upgrade.

68: Podgorica.

This is a bit of a strange airport, as it has many flights at the moment to airports that one would not expect. But when you look closely you will find that these countries are often located close to Russia. So I guess that many Russians with dual citizenships use this airport as their gateway to Europe.

69: Tivat.

This is one of the worst airports I have been to. Way too small for the number of passengers that flies in and out of the place. And outside the airport you have what are probably the most crooked airport taxi drivers in Europe, who totally ignore the fixed prices that are written on the board, next to the taxi stand. It badly needs an upgrade and proper management.

Tivat Airport has a nice location, but is horrible to fly from.

70: Pristina.

Simple little airport that is quite functional. My biggest complaint is that it is located a little too far out of the city and has limited public transport.

71: Tirana.

Mother Teresa Airport, as it is called, is an airport that has seen a massive increase in traffic over the past 5 years. It has still managed to stay quite nice though, without feeling too overcrowded. One of the best airports in the Balkans, I would say.

72: Prague.

I have only been there once, when flying into Prague. Do not remember much about it, but I walked from the airport and into Prague city center and that was a very nice walk, through some cute little villages.

73: Budapest.

Been there a few times, because it is the hub of Wizz Air. Very annoyingly it only has ATM’s from Euronet, which you should not use, if you ask me. But it is within walking distance of the center of Budapest, which I really like.

74: Vienna.

One of the better airports in Europe if you are in transit.

75: Klagenfurt.

Cute little airport within an easy walk of town, if you wear your hiking shoes. I walked to and from the airport when I was in Klagenfurt a couple of years ago and it was pure joy.

On my way to Klagenfurt Airport by foot.

76: Geneva.

I used to work on the Tour de Mont Blanc hiking trail a few years ago and would mostly fly into Geneve when going there. Functional airport without being too exciting.

77: Zurich.

I have been in transfer in Zurich quite a few times and consider it one of the better transfer Airports in Europe. Nice lounge if you have access to that sort of thing.

78: Bucharest.

The airport in Bucharest is not bad, but it is quite a way out of town and I failed to find proper public transport into town. It might just have been me who was a fool that day though.

79: Sibiu.

I used the airport once when I flew from Sibiu to Memmingen in Germany. Don’t recall too much from the airport, but I can highly recommend visiting Sibiu in Romania.

80: Sofia.

I have used Sofia Airport a couple of times. Most memorable experience from that airport was that I forgot my passport while in the bathroom. But the kind hearted soul who found it delivered it to security and airport staff called me over the speakers and I got my passport back.

81: Burgas.

Flew into Burgas Airport once, when going on a family holiday. I flew out from another airport, so I did not spend very long at that airport.

82: Athens.

Athens Airport is a place I have been quite a few times. It is quite a way from Athens, which is a little annoying for someone like me who likes to walk to the airport. But once you are inside, it is actually quite nice. And it is connected with an efficient metro to the center of the city.

83: Santorini.

Santorini Airport is a tiny airport  and actually really close to the beach. Easy to walk to the hotel from the airport if you are staying at Kamari Beach, which I personally think is the nicest place to stay in Santorini.

84: Chania.

I have flown out of Chania Airport twice, when working as a tour leader.

85: Preveza.

An airport in north west Greece that many people do not know exists. But it’s actually the gateway to my favourite part of Greece, so you should consider flying there yourself.

86: Istanbul Ataturk.

The former big airport of Istanbul that is not really being used for passenger traffic anymore. It became too small for the massive amount of people flying into Istanbul, and as it was located right in the city, extending the airport was not realistic, Which is why the new Istanbul Airport was built.

87: Istanbul International Airport.

The new international airport of Istanbul is massive. It is a very nice and modern airport where the only drawbacks in my opinion is that it is so huge that getting around the airport can be a little time consuming at times. It is also located quite a way from the city, but it is well connected to central Istanbul with public transport.

88: Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen.

This Istanbul Airport is often overlooked. But I actually quite like it and it is located fairly close to central Istanbul, on the Asian side of the city. It is also named after Sabiha Gokcen, who was the world’s first female jet fighter pilot.

89: Izmir.

This is one of the many airports that I have walked to. Quite a nice airport where I also stayed once at the airport hotel, which I also really liked. The airport is named after Adnan Menderes, who was a Turkish president that was killed, back in the 1960’s.

90: Antalya.

Antalya is the big southern airport of Turkey, feeding many of the resort towns on the Turkish coast with tourists. Not really my favourite airport as I think it lacks proper public transportation to and from the airport.

91: Ankara.

I have flown in and out of Ankara Airport a couple of times, when I was working as a hiking guide in Cappadocia.

92: Nevsehir.

This is the airport of Cappadocia and I have flown into this tiny little airport once.

93: Dalaman.

Dalaman is the airport of the big resort city of Marmaris, on the Turkish south coast. I flew into it once, when I took my bicycle along and started a bicycle ride from that airport that took me to Turkey, North Cyprus, Syria, Lebanon, Jordan and Israel.

94: Tbilisi.

I flew out of Tbilisi Airport once, after I had cycled from Copenhagen/Denmark to Tbilisi/Georgia. This was back in 2004 and it was very basic, but quite fun to fly from. I have heard that it has been modernised a lot since then though.

95: Tunis.

I flew in and out of Tunis Airport once, when I was 18 years old and was on holiday with my family in Tunisia.

96: Marrakesh.

Flew in and out of Marrakesh once, when taking a trip around Morocco with friends. The arrival was very hectic with lots of taxi drivers trying to scam us. I will try to be a little better prepared the next time I fly into this airport.

97: Damascus.

I flew in and out of Damascus Airport several times between 2008 and 2010 (Before the civil war). It was actually quite a nice airport back then, but things could have changed a lot since I was last there.

98: Amman.

I used to take tour groups around Jordan, so I have used this airport a few times. Functional airport without being too memorable.

99: Tel Aviv, Ben Gurion.

This airport is quite different to fly in and out from, because of the security that surrounds it. Get ready for being interviewed, possible several times if you fly in and out of Israel I have personally never had any problems getting in and out of the airport, but it has sometimes required interviews that lasted more than an hour,

100: Alexandria.

I once flew from Alexandria in Egypt to Athens in Greece. This was with a small plane from Air Sinai, where I sat next to an elderly Greek man, who was part of the still existing Greek community in Alexandria. Interesting flight because of the interesting conversation.

101: Banjul.

Banjul Airport is very small for an international airport. But quite fascinating too, even if it can be quite chaotic at times.

102: Sal.

Sal Airport in Cape Verde feeds the hotel industry in Cape Verde. I flew in and out of Sal on my first visit to Cape Verde, back in 1999. These days I would rather fly to one of the other islands, as Sal is a rather boring island that has little but beaches and resort hotels.

103: Mindelo.

I flew once from Mindelo Airport to Sal Airport, back in 1999. Interesting little flight with a propeller airplane from the Cape Verde Airline TACV.

104: Doha.

I have been to Doha Airport many times, as I have often flown Qatar Airways, when going to Asia or Africa. Really a nice airport that functions very well.

Waiting for take off at Doha Airport.

105: Dubai.

Dubai Airport is huge and takes a little time to get through. But once you get through, it is actually a really nice airport that I enjoy flying from.

Dubai Airport.

106: Delhi.

Delhi Airport is not my favourite airport, to say it mildly. It is huge and the lines at emigration and security are endless. This airport could really do with a major overhaul.

107: Kochi.

Kochi Airport is really nice and modern. Fantastic Airport that is also well located and has many nice airport hotels surrounding it. Delhi airport could learn something from Kochi Airport, that is for sure.

108: Mumbai.

Mumbai Airport is quite ok. It has recently seen an overhaul and I quite like it. It has an annoying passport and security check, even if you are just there to transfer flights. But I guess this is just something that you will have to put up with at large airports in India.

Mumbai Airport.

109: Kathmandu.

I was in Kathmandu a few years ago and it was quite a chaotic experience. Public transport and taxi drivers were on strike, so I ended up walking into the city center of Kathmandu. That was actually ok and I was joined by a big bull, who was standing by the side of the road, as I walked out of the airport. But the airport itself was not functioning very well. I hope it got better since I was last there.

Walking from Kathmandu Airport to Durbar Square with a big bull.

110: Bangkok.

Big modern airport that does the job pretty well. Thailand is not really one of my favourites in Asia, so when I am at Bangkok Airport, it is mostly just to transfer.

111: Hong Kong.

Hong Kong Airport is located on Lantau Island. I actually went hiking on Lantau Island, back in 1991, before they built the new airport. These days the area is very modernised and like the rest of Hong Kong, it’s a very functional and effective airport.

112: Beijing.

Super modern Airport that I would like to go back to soon again, just to see the latest improvements. China in general has some very impressive airports these days.

113: Luang Prabang.

This is a very scenic airport to fly into, where you are flying right over lush jungle, just before landing. Like Luang Prabang city, this is a very charming airport.

114: Vientiane.

While Luang Prabang has a lot of charm, Vientiane is a bit of a dusty place. And the airport in Vientiane was not very well kept, the last time I was there. It’s a few years ago though, so things might have changed.

115: Phonsavanh.

One of the weirdest airports I have flown from Phonsavan is located in eastern Laos and only sees a couple of planes a day. When I was last there they actually had a little chicken farm by the airport and when the daily flight from Vientiane was about to land, they had to chase the chicken off the runway, so that they did not get hit by the daily airplane.

Boarding Lao Airlines at Phonsavan Airport.

116: Pakse.

I have flown into Passe Airport twice. The approach to Passe airport is quite nice, as it is located right next to the Mekong River.

117: Hanoi.

Hanoi Airport used to be very chaotic and horrible. But I have been told that things have changed for the better recently. Will have to try it again soon.

118: Hue.

Hue Airport is located in central Vietnam and I have probably flown into the airport about 10-12 times, as I used to work quite a lot in Vietnam. Very small airport that is easy to navigate, but not an airport with many facilities.

119: Danang.

Danang Airport is fairly modern and I really like it. It is also located within walking distance of the city, which I personally really like.

120: Ho Chi Minh.

This airport is not far from the city and I have both walked and cycled to the airport. I have not been there since they last modernised it. But I hope this has improved the airport as it was not the best in the past.

121: Nha Trang.

This airport has one of the largest runways in the world, as it was heavily used during the Vietnam war. These days it takes in quite a lot of charter flights from Russia. Very scenic airport to fly in and out from, as it is located by a huge bay that gives you spectacular sea views from the plane.

122: Colombo.

Colombo Airport is actually closer to the beach town Negombo, where you might want to stay if you have a late arrival or an early departure from Sri Lanka. I have walked to and from the airport several times, as I used to work as a tour leader in Sri Lanka. I am not overly impressed with the airport itself, but it is set in a very beautiful location, which helps quite a bit.

Planes lined up at Colombo Airport.

123: Penang.

Penang Airport has the disadvantage that it is located on the wrong side of the island, for those of us who like to stay in George Town. Public Transport, to and from the airport, is not the best either. This is one of the few airports in the world where I often end up taking a taxi. Or taking a GRAB, as you will typically do in Malaysia, where the GRAB app is very useful.

Penang Airport.

124: Langkawi.

I flew into Langkawi from Penang on one of the shortest flights I have ever taken, lasting just 18 minutes. Cute little airport with a nice setting.

Langkawi Airport.

125: Kuala Lumpur.

I have been to Kuala Lumpur Airport many times, so I know the airport very well. It has some good features, especially the choice of cafes and eating places. Emigration lines are way too long though and the Malaysian government should work on making it a little less painful to arrive in the wonderful country. If you want to go to the city center by public transport, then it is a lot cheaper to use one of the many bus services. The train service is unfortunately a lot more expensive. But if you are in a hurry, then the train is even faster than a taxi and the train is very nice, I have to say.

126: Singapore.

Singapore Airport has been voted best airport in the world many times. And I have to agree that it is certainly one of the nicest airports I have been to. Very tropical and very pretty. I also love the feature that you get a free candy when you go through emigration :-).

Emigration gives you candy at Singapore Airport.

127: Kuching.

I flew into Kuching Airport once. Arrived at night and went quickly into town, so I do not recall too much from that airport.

128: Kota Kinabalu.

I walked to Kota Kinabalu Airport in pouring rain that ended up destroying my only pair of shoes that I had brought on the trip. So what I remember the most from Kota Kinabalu Airport is checking in to my flight with my toes sticking out of my shoes.

129: Manila.

Manila Airport is in the top 5 of the most horrible airports I have been to. Unlike most other airports around the world, the budget terminal is actually the best one, while the old Terminal one, where the overseas flights leave from is horrendously bad. Not enough space for people and not enough places to buy food and drinks, which leaves the cafes dirty and overcrowded. Only good thing about the airport is that it is located very centrally in the city of Manila.

130: Clark Airport.

Clark Airport is a former US military base that has been turned into a civilian airport. It serves as an alternative to Manila International Airport, but it is located quite far away from the city. It is also right next to Angeles City, which is the main sex tourism destination in The Philippines, meaning that everyone assumes that a middle aged guy like me is probably in the Philippines to have sex with girls that are not even half my age. The one time I flew to Clark, the passengers on the plane from Kuala Lumpur to Clark were mostly middle aged and older men. Some of them acted very rude to the Air Asia cabin crew. They were mostly verbally rude and perverse, but one passenger groped a flight attendant and should have been arrested upon arrival if you ask me. I have no wish to fly to Clark Airport again.

131: Boracay.

This airport is the only airport in the world where they did not just weigh my baggage, but also me, before I boarded the plane. Because the runway is very short, they have to make sure that the weight on a plane is distributed as efficiently as possible. So I had to step up on the baggage weight before being allowed on to the plane. I thought that was quite hilarious.

132: Puerto Príncesa.

Puerto Princesa Airport, on the island Palawan is located right next to town, which I really like. Great airport for plane spotters too. I have only been there once, but thought it was quite nice and functional.

133: Bacolod.

I flew into Bacolod Airport once and thought that this was one of the better managed airports that I have been to in the Philippines. Very small though.

Flying with Cebu Pacific at Bacolod Airport.

134: Cebu.

Cebu Airport is an airport that I will recommend. Not that it is fantastic, but it is much better than Manila Airport and it has.a lot of international flights. So if you are going to the Philippines and are not planning on staying in Manila, then I would advise you to check out Cebu Airport, as an alternative. You can fly to most domestic airports in the Philippines from that airport.

135: Jakarta.

Jakarta Airport is quite big, but I actually thought it was quite functional the one time that I flew into Jakarta.

136: Lombok.

I flew from Lombok once, to Kuala Lumpur, with an Air Asia flight, where the captain of the plane was a little muslim girl with a headscarf. She gave me a thumbs up when I took a photo of her, leaving the airplane.

137: Toronto.

I flew into Toronto Airport once in a November Blizzard. When I tried to walk from the airport to Toronto city center, a pick up truck stopped and the driver shouted “Get in the car before the police arrest you for walking on the freeway”. Had a nice ride in to town with the guy, even if he had never heard of my home country Denmark.

138: Portland.

The first airport that I ever flew into in the US.

139: Los Angeles.

One of many airports that I have walked to. I quite like that it is located right by the beach, very close to Venice Beach.

140: Washington DC.

Did not like Dulles Airport at all, when I flew into it. Only positive things about the airport staff, which were very jovial and friendly.

141: New York JFK.

JFK is for sure the better airport in New York, if you ask me. It’s not too hard to get in tp the city and it has a decent selection of bars and cafes.

142: New York Newark.

Newark is too far from the city and not a very nice airport, if you ask me. I am not a big fan of US airports in general and this one is in the lower end of US airports I have flown to or from.

143: Chicago Midland.

I have been there once, chasing planes in a blizzard. Was just at the airport for about an hour, but I recall the airport staff as being very nice and attentive.

144: Atlanta.

Changed planes a couple of times at Atlanta and thought that the airport is quite functional, despite being as massively big as it is.

145: Miami.

One of many airports that I walked to. I generally do not like Florida very much. But I like Miami and the same goes for Miami Airport, this is within walking distance to the city. So I walked to the airport when I flew out of Miami.

146: Mexico City.

The Airport in Mexico City is an airport that I quite like. Good cafes and restaurants and the airport is well connected with a metro. If you decide to take a taxi from the airport, then I highly recommend you to use the taxi stand at the airport instead of flagging a taxi in the street, as the taxi guys who are touting outside the airport are often very overpriced.

147: Cancun.

I flew out of Cancun Airport once, when escorting a tour group from Mexico to Denmark. I do not recall too much from that airport, for the same reason, as I was focused on the well being of my clients.

148: Guatemala City.

I flew into Guatemala City, late one evening, because I had been refused entry to Costa Rica. This happened very suddenly, but I managed to find a little backpacker guest house, next to the airport, before continuing to Antigua the next day. There are buses to both Guatemala City and to Antigua, just as you exit the airport, by the way.

149: San Jose.

San Jose Airport is the only airport that has ever refused me entry. My passport was too grubby, according to the immigration guy, so I was refused entry to Costa Rica. I have more about that story on this link.

150: Caracas.

I flew out of Caracas Airport once, back in 2001. What I remember the most from that trip was that the ocean was right at the end of the highway. So it was quite important that the pilot remembered to take off before heading over the cliff and into the sea.

151: Recife.

The airport in Recife is actually the airport that I have walked the most times to and from. Back in the 1990’s I spent 3 winters in Recife, helping a Brazilian guy to run a little backpacker guest house. I would go to the airport a few times a week, whenever big international flights from Europe landed in Recife and then hand out flyers from the guest house to the new arrivals. This was before online bookings existed and back then, this was the most effective way to get budget travelers to stay at your place. I have been back to the airport many times since then and I love this airport.

152: Salvador da Bahia.

Salvador da Bahia airport is almost on the beach. It’s located a little north of the city and if you want to be close to the airport, before an overseas flight, then you have nice beach hotels within 10 minutes drive of the airport.

153: Rio de Janeiro, Tom Jobim.

Rio’s main airport is named after the artist who composed “The girl from Ipanema”. I really like that they honoured Tom Jobim by naming the airport after him. Apart from that I have not been too keen on that airport. But I have to say that it is fairly well connected with buses to the city center. Something that I find very important with airports.

154: Rio de Janeiro, Santos Dumont.

I have flown from this small domestic airport a couple of times, when going between Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo. The airport itself is nothing special, but because it is very close to the city, you get some great views of Rio de Janeiro and the Sugar Loaf, when you fly in and out of this airport.

155: São Paulo.

Sao Paulo Airport is massive and many people travel through the airport every day. It has a bad reputation among many travelers, but I actually find it to be quite ok. It’s quite well stocked with good cafes, restaurants and bars, which is something I rate quite highly, if I have to wait for a few hours for a connecting flight.

156: Porto Alegre.

I flew into Porto Alegre Airport once, when I did a solo cycling trip from Porto Alegre to Salvador da Bahia. Fairly decent airport, that serves what to me is one of the least interesting cities in Brazil. I don’t mean to upset the friendly citizens of Porto Alegre. But the city is quite industrial and the climate is not that nice. I found a great football bar though, selling used football shirts, which I can highly recommend.

157: Campo Grande.

I have flown into Campo Grande Airport, when visiting the Pantanal. Provincial airport in the middle of nowhere, surrounded by swampy areas and cattle fields. You might just bump into a jacare (The Brazilian alligator) by the airport, as they are everywhere in this region.

158: Foz do Iguacu.

Very interesting airport to fly into, as you can see the massive rain clouds that the Iguazu falls create, from the plane window, as you land and take off.

159: Teresina.

Teresina is the hottest state capitol in Brazil and the airport is very small. I flew into Teresine once, in order to start a cycling trip from Teresina to Recife and had a nice welcome to this little airport, located in an area called Sertao.

160: Gold Coast.

I flew into Gold Coast Airport on my first, and so far only visit to Australia. A fairly ok budget airport, with quiet long lines though. They are very much due to the strict immigration rules of Australia though. I have to say that the emigration guy who interviewed me was very friendly and down to earth and looked like a surfer dude, with long hair tied up in a ponytail.

161: Phnom Penh.

I have also walked to Phnom Penh Airport. Pretty basic Airport, but kinda does the job OK, I think.

162: Siem Reap.

Chaos Airport with way too many arrivals for an airport this size. Hopefully this will improve in the future, but Cambodia is unfortunately a very badly governed country. But you should go anyway, as the country is very interesting and the ordinary Cambodians are as wonderful s their leaders are crap.

163: Nantes

I also walked form this Airport, to the town center of Nantes. The walk was fine, but the airport is actually quite crap. The Airport owners in Nantes should go and have a look at Nantes Train station, which is very nice and pleasant.

Nantes Airport.

164: Vilnius

Quite a nice airport, with a couple of nice airport hotels, where I slept in one of them, after arriving late in the evening. Walked in to Vilnius town center the next day from the airport and had an over all very good impression of the place.

Vilnius Airport has a nice airport hotel.

165: Praia

Praia Airport is trying to gear up for more tourism from Europe. And Praia City and Cape Verde deserves more tourism, because its a really nice place. But Praia Airport needs some serious improvement. Arriving to Praia was complete chaos, with the electronic arrival machines, for those with prepaid visa, was broken. And the lines were crazy long and slow. Flying out of the airport was also a bit of a pain and public transport to and from the airport is very limited. The Cape Verde government, which actually left a good impression on my on many other accounts, need to look in to this and improve the airport. Otherwise the tourism expansion might come to a halt.

166: Bissau

This is one of the many airports that I actually walked to. Very basic airport that sees few flights and all check in is manual and very slow. Once you are in the transit area it is not too bad though. The waiting area was quite nice and had wifi. When I say quite nice here, I say it in the way that I compare it to the check in area, which is some of the most basic I have seen anywhere in the world. But I was quite happy in the transit area, even if I had a flight delay of a couple of hours. Staff was nice and I managed to buy a couple of beers, while doing some online work.

Flying late at night from Bissau Airport.

167: Casablanca

When I was at Casablanca Airport, in July 2025, they were clearly gearing up for the major sports events that Morocco is about to host in the coming years. This meant that the airport felt weirdly oversized and I had to walk forever and go through extra security that seemed unnecesarry. But its a little hard to judge an airport while it is being rebuilt. So I hope that it is better when I visit next time.

169: Toulouse

Toulouse Airport is huge, compared to the number of scheduled flights that land at the airport. This is most likely because it is next door to the Airbus headquarters, who also use the airport for testing new flights, etc. But all in all this is a really nice airport. One of my absolute favourite airports in Europe.

The Airbus headquarter is right next to Toulouse Airport.

170: Dhaka

My arrival to this airport was a little odd, as the first thing I saw was a burned down building. It was the the cargo terminal that had burned down, just 3 days before I arrived. The day before I arrived, there was an earthquake in Bangladesh and  days after I arrived, a Dhaka neighbourhood burned down. But trust me guys. Bangladesh is a nice country to visit and I had a fantastic time, during my 4 week stay in the country.

My bicycle at Dhaka Airport.

170: Kolkata

I arrived to Kolkata Airport for the first time in December, 2025. Quite surprised to see a very modern airport with no line at immigration. Very positive experience.

171: Visakhapatnam

I flew out of Visakhapatnam airport after completing a cycling trip from Kolkata to Visakhapatnam. The airport is not that big, but very modern and quite pleasant.

172: Entebbe.

Entebbe Airport in Uganda is an airport with a great setting. It is located right by Lake Victoria and there is a beach by the lake, just 2 kilometres from the airport entrance, called Aero Beach. This is a beach where old abandoned airplanes are parked. I have an article abut that beach on this link That place is a real gem. Entebbe Airport is also not too bad inside and has a pretty decent lounge.

There is also a football field next to Entebbe Airport.

173: Ponta Delgada.

I have been to Ponta Delgada Airport many times, as I have worked a lot on the island of Sao Miguel, as a tour leader. Very nice little airport, sitting right by the sea. It is so close to town that I have walked to and from the airport many times, when staying in Ponta Delgada for a while.

Flying the local airline at Ponta Delgada Airport.

174: Hyderabad

I have been to this modern airport twice. I have also stayed at the very modern and very expensive NOVOTEL, next to the airport. Very nice hotel, but way too expensive compared to other Indian hotels. Hyderabad Airport is all in all a very pleasant airport to fly from. Check in and security lines were short when I flew in and out from this airport. And there was a decent choice of cafes and shops to chose from in the transit area. All in all a very pleasant airport to fly from.

Waiting to board at Hyderabad Airport.