Top most beautiful airport terminals. The most beautiful airports in the world. Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas International Airport. Madrid, Spain

Well-known Kiev photoblogger-traveler Alexander Cheban continues to publish reports about Azerbaijan. This time he published the material "The most beautiful airport in the world: Baku, Azerbaijan".

I have visited more than a hundred different airports in the world - from small sheds on the outskirts of the world to huge air cities of the largest metropolitan areas. But nowhere did I get such aesthetic satisfaction as in Baku. I could say that it's worth coming to Baku even to have a look at the airport, but I'm too in love with this beautiful city, so today I'm just inviting you to the Museum of Modern Art ... Which is really just an airport!

The airport in Baku cannot be directly compared with Dubai or Singapore, the scale and traffic are not the same, there are no pools or butterfly gardens, for example, but such an atmosphere has been created here in which the waiting for the flight is so cozy and comfortable, and the arrival is accompanied by surprise from what you see! I already wrote on my Facebook that the two most beautiful airports are located in two diametrically opposite points in Europe - Terminal 4 of Barajas Airport in Madrid and Heydar Aliyev Airport in Baku, we will walk around the second one today.

From the outside, the new terminal in Baku looks like most modern airports: a mix of geometry, futurism and high-tech materials - concrete, glass and metal. Inside, the Turkish architectural studio Autoban was inspired by oriental hospitality and created a lively and unusual interior with wooden cocoon elements.

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The terminal itself is relatively small. At the same time, now it looks underloaded, so there are capacity reserves here.
The new complex is capable of serving 6 million passengers a year, its area is 65,000 square meters.

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The airport has 4 floors and a spacious entrance hall:

The first floor serves departing passengers and baggage claim for arrivals. The second floor of the complex is provided for arriving passengers. Here is located border control, aviation security control of transit passengers, issuance of visas, as well as recreation areas for arriving passengers.

There is even a McDachnaya, but going to it in Azerbaijan is blasphemy! This is a country of gastronomic paradise with amazing (but not always healthy) cuisine.

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The construction contractor was MAPA and the equipment supplier was SITA. WAAGNER-BIRO designed and built the façade of the building, while Woods Bagot Architects and Buro Happold Engineers installed structural, seismic systems. AUTOBAN provided the interior design, VANDERLANDE provided the baggage management system, CAVAG supplied the boarding platforms and telescopic ladders, and SCHINDLER supplied the elevators and escalators.

On the third floor, provided for the departure of passengers, customs and border control are carried out. Duty free shops and cafes operate on this floor.
One of the few airports where there is no compromise between clean and dirty areas - it is equally comfortable for both the greeter and the traveler.

The four floors of the building at all levels are entwined from the inside with structures of a kind of "cocoons" made of oak veneer, and the cafes, bars, shopping kiosks in the Salam Lounges business area on the top floor were hidden by the architects in wooden hemispheres.

Just a coffee shop, but how cozy it is on the second floor!

In the arrivals and departures area there is carpet and, accordingly, it is quiet and soft. This is not so common - in Singapore, Delhi, partly in Hong Kong.

There is no terrace overlooking the platform in Baku, but there is a cafe with panoramic windows:

The base carrier is the national airline AZAL. A classic airline that has 4 stars in the SkyTrax rating on a par with Lufthansa, for example. I have flown with them several times and have always been delighted! Now the company has introduced a differentiation of tariff policy and budgetary tariffs in some directions, for example, Moscow and Istanbul.

I visited the airline and the next few reports I will devote to interesting stories about their fleet, about the girls, the service on board and, most importantly, the planes! After all, this is the first airline in the post-Soviet space, in the fleet of which there are two Dreamliners!
And in total, AZAL fleet has 25 aircraft, the average age of the company's fleet is 9 years.

Such spectacular ladies control air traffic here!
More on that next time :)

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Haven't been here yet?! Be sure to come! A wonderful city for a weekend at any time of the year. Here are all my reports from Baku.

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10 most beautiful airports in the world where you want to stay

An airport is a public place associated with a huge congestion of people and equipment. Therefore, the terminal building must first of all meet the standards of practicality. But what if your imagination doesn't want to be limited by the strict corridors and gray, soulless elements of the air dock infrastructure? Well then, welcome aboard! After all, right now we are just setting off on a great journey through the most beautiful airports in the world. We will visit places where practicality and modernity are best combined with architectural art. Let's start!

10. Beijing International Airport (China)

Unofficially, this airport is called the "Gateway to China". Beautiful, is not it? The air harbor itself is no less impressive. In addition to the configuration of the giant dragon, the Beijing Aircraft Pier is famous for something else. The fact is that during the construction of the airport, a unique roofing technology was used. The complex multi-level roof is made of metal and glass; in fact, it is a kind of grid that refracts the sun's rays in a special way. It turns out a very spectacular sight - the ceiling of the airport in clear weather turns into a scattering of rays of yellow and red spectra.

9. Madrid Barajas Airport (Spain)

We leave for sunny Spain, where they give us a landing at the Madrid-Barajas airport. Here, too, while waiting for the plane, you can get aesthetic pleasure - again, the point is in the roof of the terminal building. The holes in it are distributed in a special way, because of which the light is refracted and scattered in an amazing way throughout the airport. The very same roof is finished with bamboo, and it is supported by bright yellow pylons and an unusual shape. As a result, the building creates a unique atmosphere of harmony and peace - exactly what you need in a crowded and bustling airport.

8. Kansai International Airport (Japan)

Of course, our list includes one of the most unusual airports in the world. The fact is that the Kansai Japanese air terminal is located ... in the middle of the white sea! The Japanese built the airport on an artificial island specially built for this purpose, while the complex is not afraid of any typhoon. Kansai attracts attention not only because of its location, because the airport is symbolically made in the shape of an airplane wing. And if you also believe the legend, then the air pier near the coast of Osaka can even be observed from space like the famous Chinese Wall.

7. Heydar Aliyev Airport in Baku (Azerbaijan)

There was a place in our rating and a berth in the territory of the post-Soviet space. However, the aircraft harbor in Baku will be the only one that appears here. And, of course, unique. The ultra-modern design of the Heydar Aliyev Airport makes it attract the eyes of thousands of tourists every day. The elegant curves of the exterior of the building, the amazing beauty of the interior, as well as the special hexagonal openings on the roof for the penetration of natural light, make the air pier a real work of art. There are even trees inside, as well as infrastructure facilities finished in the national style.

6. Marrakesh Menara Airport (Morocco)

Each airport on our list today is not only beautiful in its own way, but also unique. For example, the air gates of Marrakech Menara are an amazing combination of modern technology and the spirit of antiquity that imbues the city. If you don’t know that there is an airport in front of you, then you will never guess in your life, because the aircraft pier is made in the form of a real palace! Inside, the terminal is filled with high-tech equipment and illuminations, but at the same time, all decorative elements pay tribute to the centuries-old traditions of Morocco. Fantastic spectacle!

5. Chhatrapati Shivaji Airport (Mumbai)

For reference and clarity: Chhatrapati Shivaji is a national hero of India, who in the 17th century organized an uprising against Muslim domination and domination (successful).

As for the airport named after him, we see a building with a luxurious finish - this is a kind of national feature of the Indians. The pylons under the roof with chic illumination deserve special attention, made in the form of columns with the so-called "peacock tail" (closer to the ceiling there is a smooth, but noticeable expansion of the pylon). Of course, the airport is the hallmark of not only Mumbai, but the whole country.

4. Incheon Airport (South Korea)

Seoul Incheon Airport has been open for only 17 years, but from the very first day of operation, it has firmly settled in the lists of the most beautiful aircraft berths in the world. However, looking at the complex, you understand that the Korean miracle of engineering will not give up its positions soon. The roof of the airport is made using arches traditional for Korean culture. Inside, there is a complete harmony of modern infrastructure (there is a casino, winter gardens and even a golf course) with the centuries-old history of South Korea, which is reminiscent of various finishing elements and decor items made in the national style.

3. Wellington Airport (New Zealand)

This is not an airport, but the subject of an exhibition of contemporary art! Yes, it happens. It would seem that a strict and practical terminal building cannot contain something in the spirit of "out of the ordinary." But it was not so, because a team of engineers with great imagination got down to business. As a result, outwardly, the terminals resemble huge, slightly hewn stones. Inside, the airport halls look like real caves - an acute-angled multi-level roof is responsible for this. Well, the real fantasy was going on in Wellington in 2004, when, as part of the presentation of The Lord of the Rings, giant figures of Gollum appeared inside and outside.

2. Dubai Airport (UAE)

You must understand that when it comes to the beauty and showiness of architecture, the representative of the United Arab Emirates appears somewhere nearby. Dubai International Airport is a kind of heart of the Asian and African regions in terms of air transport. Its terminals look luxurious, as it should be in the Emirates. Cutting-edge finishing technologies and unusual materials create a fantastic atmosphere, while a whole scattering of infrastructure facilities (a hotel, a shopping center and a health complex) add practicality. The "dessert" of the beauty of the Dubai airport is rightfully considered a real palm forest.

1. Chek Lap Kok Airport (Hong Kong)

The name, which is extremely unusual for our eyes, hides an incredibly beautiful and functional Chinese airport. It may not be possible to find chic finishes, figured pylons and national decor elements here, but Cheklapkok is beautiful in its own way. The infrastructure is ideal here, allowing passengers to go through all the necessary procedures as comfortably as possible. Imagine, an express train will easily take you directly from the airport building to the city! Nevertheless, the terminal has an aesthetic component - it is a unique undulating roof. There is a belief that it is its configuration that prevents even the most inattentive and tired travelers from getting lost at the airport.

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What do you know about airports? If you fly often, then you have probably seen many. And of course, we made a list for ourselves, which includes the most beautiful airports according to your version.

High in the Caucasus Mountains, in northern Georgia, there is a small town called Mestia. It has a lot of medieval stone towers that are part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site. But one tower is different from the others. This is the airport of Queen Tamara. It was built in 2010 and is made up mostly of glass. The airport tower is square and soaring, and ancient buildings around serve as its wings.

The operation of the airport is not as successful as its design. Initially it was supposed to make Mestia a ski resort, but Queen Tamara Airport did not receive the code of the International Air Transport Association due to the small number of passengers. Now only one charter airline flies from Mestia four times a week.

Queen Tamara Airport is just one of the many unique and beautifully designed airports featured in The Art of the Airport: The World's Most Beautiful Terminals. The authors of this book are Alexander Gutzmer, Laura Frommberg and Stefan Eizelin. The book shows not only airports from where planes fly to all countries of the world, but also such as the America Spaceport in New Mexico, the number of passengers of which is zero.

An airport is a complex complex that must ensure the operation of air transport, the departure and arrival of passengers and cargo. And all this should work like clockwork. But it is also the air gate of a city or country. And that means a way to make a first impression, which, as we know, is very important. We will show you the most beautiful airports in the world.

Queen Tamara Airport. Georgia.

Lleida Airport - Alguaire. Spain

Spaceport America. New Mexico, USA

Santos Dumont Airport. Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas International Airport. Madrid, Spain

Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport. China

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Where is the coolest, most convenient and beautiful airport in Russia? It would seem that he should be in Moscow ... Yeah, to hell with it! Despite a lot of money, there is not a single good airport in Moscow ...

Domodedovo? Are you kidding now?

Primitive design from the 90s. Terrible organization of traffic on the forecourt. Some tight corridors. And I still can’t understand the story with two floors at passport control - who invented it and why? The baggage claim area at the international branch makes me feel claustrophobic. I hate this airport.

Sheremetyevo?

Not sure! Let's start with the most modern terminal D. It was opened quite recently, but what's the point? When you arrive, try to quickly go up to the third level, where the departure hall and the exit to the Aeroexpress are. Will not work! You have to look for an elevator for a long time, which immediately leads to the third level, or go to the second, and then along the escalator to the third. In general, the airport is terribly cramped, although it was built in an open field and could have been made more spacious. Again, a design from the last century.

There is no terminal E at all, and F looks more like some kind of shopping complex from the 90s.

Maybe Vnukovo? By the way, I like it more than all Moscow airports. It's spacious, with high ceilings and lots of space. But I do not like Vnukovo due to the fact that roads are always blocked there because of the government terminal.

But in other cities of Russia there are cool airports! For example, in Yekaterinburg. Bliss! Everything seems simple, but very stylish and comfortable. I like. There is also a splendid office space. A good airport was opened in Nizhny Novgorod, I wrote about it. And recently I arrived, or rather, flew to Platov! This is a new airport in Rostov-on-Don. And I can say that this is the most beautiful airport in Russia!

I want to make a reservation right away that I am now considering it separately from the city, since the logistics there are complete ass! It is located 35 kilometers away, and it takes an hour to get to the center of Rostov!!! From public transport until only minibuses. In general, nothing good. But hopefully this will be fixed. In the meantime, let's look at the design and device.

So, the airport was built by the Airports of Regions holding, which is part of the Renova Group of Companies, and this is the most beautiful and stylish airport built as part of the program to prepare airports in the regions for the 2018 World Cup!

This airport was in the city before:

Photo: photographersha

Photo: photographersha

Entrance

The passenger does not need to stray for a long time and bewildered through the vast space, as he immediately gets to the check-in counters. Here is a single area for passengers of both domestic and international flights. There is not even a visual separation of check-in counters, because each of them has different operating modes, which allows you to combine check-in types depending on the terminal workload.

After check-in, a passenger can stay for some time in the common area, where not only those who are registered for a flight, but also those meeting and seeing off have access. There is also an information desk, phytosanitary and veterinary control, cafes and souvenir shops.

All points of sale are decorated in the form of houses with a green roof. Pay attention to the souvenir shop from the agricultural machinery manufacturer Rostselmash! They have a toy but working harvester on the roof! By the way, the grass on the roof is real!

And the same harvesters can be bought here as souvenirs!

Cafe points are also decorated in the same style as the airport. Very cool!

You can go up to the next floors and into the screening area using a large escalator, elevator or stairs. Notice how much space!

On the second floor there are offices of airlines, so that passengers can resolve issues on the spot, and a room for mother and child. Here is the arrivals area.

Arriving passengers go through navigation to the baggage claim area, and the flows of people do not mix.

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An interactive museum exposition is held throughout the airport, which introduces the passenger to the history of the Don region. Here, on a 12-meter screen, we are shown a video about the scale of the Don River.

Another exposition is on the next floor, in the departure area for passengers who have passed the security screening. Inside this construction is a 28-meter screen closed in a circle, which shows a video about the Don Cossacks and conveys the spirit of brotherhood and unity. It is impossible to describe this beauty in words, so watch the video at the beginning.

The next exposition is the painting "The War of 1812".

It depicts the Lava attack method, which helped the Cossacks win this war. The tactical technique was distinguished by the fact that it was built for each battle, based on the forces of the enemy and the landscape.

One of the most complex and effective varieties of Lava was Venter. On the Don, this was the name given to fishing tackle, consisting of decreasing rings and ending in a bag - a fish deceived by space fell into a trap. The combat technique was built on the same principle, and if the enemy could be lured into the vent, he was awaited by extermination or captivity. Ataman Platov was a brilliant performer of this maneuver.

Near the exposition there are three binoculars, looking through which you can see three scenarios from the painting come to life.

Another interactive exposition is the costumes of the Cossacks. On large screens, passengers are shown different Cossack costumes with the signatures of each item of clothing.

And one more type of exposition - these are portraits made from quotes.

You can get stuck around them for a long time.

The waiting area. Here we have a jamb. A modern airport, and next to the seats there is not a single outlet! But I was promised that in March this would be fixed, as chairs with built-in sockets will be purchased, and about 300 of these will be installed in each waiting area! Let's see!

Shops are decorated in the same way as on the first floor

Cafes and food courts. Just look how cool interiors

And this is the waiting area for business class passengers: there is a free buffet, a bar where you can buy alcohol, and even a shower.

Exits to buses and TV bridges

Not all planes are equipped with air bridges. Some aircraft are simply not adapted to them, and it all depends on the downtime of the aircraft: if it stays for 3 hours, then during this time it will be possible to serve several other flights with a shorter downtime using the air bridge, so a bus will deliver passengers to such an airliner .

Access to buses is only by stairs or elevator.

And now I will show you something that most of you will never see. This is an incredibly beautiful VIP terminal, which is located in a separate building!

It was designed by the Moscow architectural bureau Nefa. It turned out very modern and stylish!

Look at the ceiling!

This is one of the common waiting areas. In general, I was pleasantly surprised that such a stylish VIP terminal was made in Rostov.

Another waiting area.

Luggage inspection at the entrance. Here, the passenger goes through the same procedures necessary before departure as in a regular terminal.

The interior is made of concrete panels. Exit to the inner garden-yard:

Such a beauty was made in Rostov-on-Don!

In addition to concrete, there is a lot of glass in the interior. During the day, it lets in a lot of light from the street, and in the evening it reflects electric lighting.

In addition to waiting in common areas, passengers can spend time in individual rooms. To do this, you just need to book one of them in advance, or check if there is a free one upon arrival. This is the first room of three:

It is more suitable for passengers with children. There is a puzzle on the wall, from these sticks you can collect different pictures and words.

The horses here were clearly chosen for the sake of design, not comfort)

Second room. Perfect for the solo traveler.

It has a bathroom with shower and wardrobe.

And the third room for large companies, designed for 10 people.

A banquet can be organized here upon prior reservation.

I am sure that there were passengers who were indignant at the lack of carpets, wood and crystal chandeliers in the interior.

Passengers of the VIP-terminal are delivered to the gangway and from it by an executive car. There is no such thing in other VIP-halls of the country.