Breathtaking Airport Approaches from Around the World (Photos 2019)

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Most Scenic Airport Approaches for 2019 (Photos)

Published 3:20 AM EDT, Fri March 22, 2019

<strong>1. Donegal Airport, Ireland: </strong>Located on Ireland's northwest Atlantic coast, Donegal Airport claimed the top spot for the second year in a row. 'We are delighted to retain this acclaim as the 'World's Most Scenic Airport Landing 2019,' says Anne Bonner, Managing Director of Donegal Airport. 'It is indeed a great endorsement from the traveling public and aviation/travel experts.'
1. Donegal Airport, Ireland: Located on Ireland’s northwest Atlantic coast, Donegal Airport claimed the top spot for the second year in a row. ‘We are delighted to retain this acclaim as the ‘World’s Most Scenic Airport Landing 2019,’ says Anne Bonner, Managing Director of Donegal Airport. ‘It is indeed a great endorsement from the traveling public and aviation/travel experts.’
<strong>10. Aosta Valley Airport, Italy: </strong>The approach to this Italian airport won special praise on PrivateFly's top 10 global scenic airports list thanks to the 'majestic mountains in Europe' that can be viewed while landing.
10. Aosta Valley Airport, Italy: The approach to this Italian airport won special praise on PrivateFly’s top 10 global scenic airports list thanks to the ‘majestic mountains in Europe’ that can be viewed while landing.
<strong>9. London City Airport, United Kingdom: </strong>The descent to this UK airport, which boasts fantastic views of the River Thames and clock tower of Big Ben, was ninth on the list.
9. London City Airport, United Kingdom: The descent to this UK airport, which boasts fantastic views of the River Thames and clock tower of Big Ben, was ninth on the list.
<strong>8. Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport, Canada: </strong>A panel of travel experts and aviation fans participated in the poll, which received over 7,000 votes.
8. Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport, Canada: A panel of travel experts and aviation fans participated in the poll, which received over 7,000 votes.
<strong>5. Princess Juliana International Airport, St. Maarten: </strong>It's just beautiful, a voter said of the view on landing at this airport in the beautiful island of St. Maarten. 'The water, the color, the land to the side and yes -- the awesome approach just above spectators' heads can't be beat!'
5. Princess Juliana International Airport, St. Maarten: It’s just beautiful, a voter said of the view on landing at this airport in the beautiful island of St. Maarten. ‘The water, the color, the land to the side and yes — the awesome approach just above spectators’ heads can’t be beat!’
<strong>4. Orlando Melbourne International Airport: </strong>This Florida airport also featured in the top 10, ranking as the fourth most scenic airport view in the world.
4. Orlando Melbourne International Airport: This Florida airport also featured in the top 10, ranking as the fourth most scenic airport view in the world.
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