The 10 most relaxing airports found globally have been revealed (Image: Getty)
Relaxing and are two words not often used together.
Long queues, cramped seating and a significant lack of dining options that won’t break the bank are more synonymous when it comes to airports and flying.
All of this is of course made worse for travellers when experiencing delays or long layovers which all add to the stress and boredom felt by many.
Despite this, there are many airports found around the world that offer an ambience of pure relaxation thanks to their host of amenities.
,the online card game site , has compiled its list of the 10 most relaxing airports found throughout the world which offer stress-free travel with the UK not featured.
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Incheon International Airport in South Korea earned the top spot as being the most relaxing airport (Image: Getty)
Solitaired came to their analysis after studying data from Skytrax, a host of travel articles featuring more than 400 airports globally and Google Reviews.
The study also analysed each airport’s overall rankings in five categories which included terminal comfort, walking distance, shopping, terminal facilities and dining.
It found that Incheon International Airport, found in Incheon, South Korea, ranked number one for being the most relaxing airport in the world, with a rlaxation score of 92.93 out of 100.
Incheon International Airport boasts of a modern design that is spacious, well-planned out and offers a host of amenities.
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Singapore Changi Airport came in second place with a relaxation score of 92.90 out of 100. (Image: Getty)
According to Soliataired, the airport earned the top spot thanks to its shopping options, with an impressive 4.7 out of 5 stars.
They wrote: “From various options like cosmetics and fashion in Terminal 1 to convenience stores and a bookstore in Terminal 2, there are many choices to keep travelers occupied while waiting for their flight.”
Second prize for most relaxing airport went to the Singapore Changi Airport, with a relaxation score of 92.90 out of 100.
This airport received its impressive rating for relaxation thanks to the terminal’s facilities, earning 4.88 out of 5 stars.
Solitaired wrote: “This category includes access and time allotted for Wi-Fi, quiet and relaxing areas to spend time, leisure facilities, and vending machines.”
The third most relaxing airport in the world went to the Bahrain International Airport in Muharraq, Bahrain, which received a relaxation score of 92.80 out of 100 with its terminal comfort ranking high with an impressive 4.89 out of 5.
As for the least relaxing airport in the world of those included in the study, Zhanjiang Airport, located in Guangdong, China, ranked first for being the least relaxing airport around the world with a relaxation score of 40.01.
This was followed by Havana Jose Marti International Airport (45.56) in Havana, Cuba, and Yanji Chaoyangchuan Airport (46.93) in Yanji, Yanbian Korean Autonomous Prefecture, Jilin, China, which ranked second and third, respectively,
According to Solitaired’s 10 most peaceful airports around the world:
- Incheon International Airport in Incheon, South Korea 92.93
- Singapore Changi Airport in Changi, Singapore 92.90
- Bahrain International Airport in Muharraq, Bahrain 92.80
- Hamad International Airport in Doha, Qatar 92.51
- Houston Hobby Airport in Houston, Texas 92.13
- Hong Kong International Airport in Hong Kong, China 91.61
- Rostov Platov International Airport in Rostov Oblast, 91.46
- Tokyo Narita Airport in Chiba, Japan 91.25
- Quito International Airport in Quito, Ecuador 91.09
- Rome Fiumicino Airport in Fiumicino, Italy 90.64