9 airports with secrets that you need to know
During your vacation or various trips, the airport is the first thing you see in a new country.
And if you have a little time, when you open your eyes, you’ll realize that these places are full of activities and entertainment for travelers.
We’re sharing with you 9 secrets in airports that every traveler should know. Read this information to the end – it could really help some day!
1. Hong Kong International Airport
The airport offers free temporary exhibitions, as well as interactive activities for young and old alike. This airport also has an IMAX theater, which is a cinema with a larger screen and superb resolution. This theater can hold 350 people, and can play movies in 2D and 3D for less than 10 euros, the same price as a traditional movie ticket.
2. Kloten Airport in Zurich
Kloten Airport is one of the busiest airports in Europe. It offers travelers the possibility to see the airport from a different perspective than the one most people know. In fact, it offers guided tours of the airport’s most hidden and unknown facilities, and lets you see how such a huge company is run. The cost of this tour is 9 euros with group discounts available, and free for children.
3. Changi Airport in Singapore
Changi is one of the best airports. It is committed to promoting the nature of the area, through a botanical garden filled with sunflowers, cacti, and orchids. It also has an exotic fish pond and a butterfly garden. If you want to take in the view, go up to the roof and check out the swimming pool and jacuzzis. Want to do something without spending any money? Don’t worry! Head over to one of the two terminals that offer free movies! For more activities, go to the airport website to discover the guide listing all the activities that it offers.
4. Incheon International Airport in Seoul
This is surely one of the most exotic airports of all time. It offers visitors an enormous range of activities. Indeed, even if you aren’t visiting Seoul, you can learn everything about the country’s local culture without ever leaving the airport. You will learn all about traditional crafts, local music, and Korean rituals. And it's totally free! And to end your layover the right way, take your family ice skating.
5. Schiphol Airport in Amsterdam
The book is surely the best friend of the globetrotter as well as the businessman, and at Schiphol Airport, they take care of their travelers! At this airport, you’ll find an incredibly extensive library and a reading room where you can read while you wait. All you have to do is settle down with a good cup of coffee or hot chocolate.
6. Taiwan-Taoyuan International Airport
In addition to all the regular services common to other airports, Taiwan offers something unique. In fact, this airport offers courses organized especially for tourists, such as classes in calligraphy, or local product tastings. But the main characteristic of this airport is the pavilion dedicated entirely to Hello Kitty, which will delight all children.
7. Franz Josef Strauss Airport in Munich
When you think of Munich you think of Germany. When you think of Germany, you think beer. And when you think of beer, you think of... Munich. If you have a few hours to kill at this airport, go to the Airbrau brewery, where even teenagers are allowed. Here, in addition to serving beer, they will give you a guided tour for around $8-10. There’s another attraction here – a surf festival, which also offers surfing lessons. What a way to keep you occupied! Check the surf festival dates here.
8. Vancouver International Airport
Vancouver Airport is also ranked one of the best airports in the world. And it's also the best place to start your discovery of North America. Here you can find works of art inspired by First Nations’ culture, including a 30-foot long carved wooden canoe. But the best entertainment is the 30,000-gallon aquarium located in the international terminal. This aquarium, owned by the Vancouver Aquarium, is a partial reproduction of a small part of British Columbia's ocean life.
9. Dubai International Airport
This major world hub and crossroads is located in the center of Asia. This is a place where you just can’t get bored. At this airport, there are no less than 18,000 square yards of duty-free shops, a paradise for shopaholics. And even if you don’t buy anything, you’ll find yourself in the middle of the luxurious and magnificent Arab culture. And if you have between $27-138 to spend, you can take part in various lotteries organized regularly to try to win a motorcycle or sports car.
A few tips on airport behavior
Everyone knows that security checks are not very pleasant or convenient to go through, especially when security checks you from head to toe!
To avoid stress and get through it quickly, you should follow these few recommendations:
-Try to take flights on weekdays and not on weekends when airports are busiest
-Check your luggage at home or travel with carry-on bags only.
-Make sure your bags comply with size/weight restrictions and safety regulations of both the country of departure and the country of arrival.
By Straker Julia
Writer
Passionate about writing, I write articles on the subjects that I love. Creativity and Animals themes are my favorites!
