15 airports that give you breathtaking views when you land

Khung cảnh nhìn từ máy bay trước khi hạ cánh của một chiếc máy bay (Nguồn: CNN) — View from the plane before landing of an airplane

Below are the 15 airports with the most beautiful landing scenes in the world voted by CNN.

1. Rio de Janeiro (SDU) - Brazil

Do nằm ven biển nên sân bay Santos Dumont có quanh cảnh rất đẹp - Ảnh: CNN — Because it is located by the sea, Santos Dumont airport has very beautiful scenery.

Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) is the second major airport serving Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. It is located 2 km from the city center.

Built on reclaimed land, the airport was built to serve international and intercontinental routes. However, the main terminal was destroyed by fire in 1999, and the airport was closed for six months. Since 2004, the airport has served only flights connecting to Congonhas-São Paulo International Airport and some regional flights.

Due to its coastal location, Santos Dumont is considered one of the most scenic airports in the world. In particular, when flying to and from this airport, you can admire the symbols of Rio de Janeiro, including Sugarloaf Mountain.

2. Male (VIA) - Maldives

Sân bay quốc tế Male (MLE) còn có tên gọi khác là sân bay quốc tế Velana, trước đây còn được gọi là sân bay quốc tế Ibrahim Nasir. Đây là sân bay quốc tế chính ở Maldives. Sân bay này nằm trên đảo Hulhulé tại phía bắc đảo Malé - Ảnh: CNN — Male International Airport (MLE), also known as Velana International Airport, was formerly known as Ibrahim Nasir International Airport. It is the main international airport in the Maldives. It is located on Hulhulé Island in the north of Malé Island.

Male Airport was first built in the 1960s, with a runway made of steel bars. Today, the runway is paved with standard asphalt. The airport is surrounded by the Indian Ocean and overlooks the beautiful Maldives.

3. Venice (VCE) - Italy

Nhìn từ trên máy bay, Venice giống như một con cá đang bơi về đất liền - Ảnh: CNN — From the plane, Venice looks like a fish swimming towards the mainland.

Venice Airport, whose full name is Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE), is the main and largest international airport of Venice, Italy. This airport is located 8km north of the city center.

From above, Venice looks like a fish swimming towards the mainland, its tail facing the Adriatic Sea. This beautiful view can only be seen before landing at Marco Polo Airport.

If you look from the right side of the plane, you will see the city below, most clearly the Mose flood barrier and Lido island, even the terracotta roofs and ancient bell towers.

Within seconds of landing on the runway you will see the islands of Burano and Torcello and land in the middle of the salt marshes of the northern lagoon.

4. Cape Town (CPT) - South Africa

Cape Town vốn được mệnh danh là thành phố ăn ảnh nhất thế giới - Ảnh: CNN — Cape Town is known as the most photogenic city in the world.

Cape Town International Airport (CPT) is located in Cape Town, South Africa and is the second largest airport in the country. Cape Town is known as the most photographed city in the world, with golden beaches, beautiful turquoise waters and a hinterland full of strange creatures.

If the flight departs from the northwest, the plane will fly over Table Mountain, which rises above the clouds, before landing. In other directions, passengers will be treated to views of Simon's Town on the Cape Peninsula or a panorama of two oceans.

5. San Francisco (SFO) - USA

Khi máy bay chuẩn bị hạ cánh, hai bên trái và phải đều có thể nhìn thấy đại dương và vùng vịnh tạo thành khung cảnh vô cùng mãn nhãn - Ảnh: CNN — As the plane prepares to land, the ocean and bay can be seen on both left and right sides, creating an extremely pleasing scene.

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is the name of an airport serving the city of San Francisco, California, United States. This airport is built on a large piece of land. It is the "intersection" of flights to all over the Americas and is a major gateway to Europe, Asia and Oceania.

If you sit on the left side of the plane, you can see the city and the internationally recognized Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco and California. When the plane is about to land, you can see the ocean and the bay on both the left and right sides, creating an extremely pleasing scene.

6. Genoa (GOA) - Italy

Bạn sẽ có cơ hội được thưởng ngoạn cảnh đẹp của Genova khi bay trên các chuyến bay tới thành phố xinh xắn này - Ảnh: CNN — You will have the opportunity to enjoy the beautiful scenery of Genoa when flying on flights to this lovely city.

Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport (GOA) is built on an artificial peninsula, 6km from the center of Genoa (Italy). Genoa is an old city with ancient architecture and quiet alleys.

You will have the opportunity to enjoy the beautiful scenery of Genoa when flying on flights to this lovely city.

7. London Heathrow (LHR) - United Kingdom

Nếu bay theo hướng đông và ngồi bên phải, bạn sẽ có cơ hội thấy toàn cảnh của thủ đô nước Anh - Ảnh: CNN — If you fly east and sit on the right side, you will have a chance to see the whole of the British capital.

London Heathrow (LHR) is an international airport in the capital city of London. Heathrow is the busiest airport in the United Kingdom and the largest in Europe. The airport is located 24 km east of Charing Cross in central London.

If you fly east and sit on the right, you’ll get a bird’s eye view of the British capital, including the River Thames, London Bridge, Greenwich Observatory, Buckingham Palace and the Royal Gardens, and then a glimpse of Wembley Stadium just before landing.

8. Kigali (KGL) - Rwanda

Khung cảnh bên dưới là những ngọn đồi xanh mướt, thấp thoáng những ngôi nhà và vệt đỏ dài của những con đường đất địa phương - Ảnh: CNN — The view below is of green hills, dotted with houses and long red streaks of local dirt roads.

Kigali is Rwanda’s leading international airport. It is located in the suburb of Kanombe, east of Kigali, 12km from the city centre. It is also one of the cleanest and most modern airports in Africa, winning numerous awards for its management and customer service standards.

Before landing at Kigali airport, you will cross the Democratic Republic of Congo into Rwanda. The landscape below is green hills dotted with houses and the long red streaks of local dirt roads.

9. Nice (NCE) - France

Khi hạ cánh, máy bay sẽ lướt qua bờ biển Côte d'Azur để bạn có cơ hội ngắm nhìn mặt biển lấp lánh - Ảnh: CNN — Upon landing, the plane will glide over the Côte d'Azur coastline giving you the chance to admire the sparkling sea.

The airport's full name is Nice - Côte d'Azur (NCE), located southwest of the city, about 6km from the center. When landing, the plane will glide over the Côte d'Azur coast, giving you a chance to admire the sparkling sea, and on your left is Monaco.

10. Sao Paulo (GRU) - Brazil

CNN khuyên du khách nên thực hiện chuyến bay buổi tối để thưởng thức cảnh quan đô thị tuyệt đẹp trải dài bên dưới - Ảnh: CNN — CNN recommends travelers take an evening flight to enjoy the stunning cityscape stretching out below.

São Paulo International Airport, also known as Cumbica, is a major airport in Brazil located in the Cumbica district of Guarulhos. The airport is 25 km from the center of São Paulo.

CNN recommends flying at night to enjoy the stunning cityscape stretching out below. The view makes you feel like you are flying with the Milky Way, with its bright and sparkling lights.

11. Innsbruck (INN) - Austria

Mọi phía của sân bay đều được các ngọn núi bao quanh - Ảnh: CNN — The airport is surrounded on all sides by mountains.

Innsbruck Kranebitten (INN) is the largest airport in Tyrol, western Austria. The airport is located 2.5 miles from downtown Innsbruck, serving flights around the Alps.

The airport is surrounded by mountains on all sides. Planes even have to fly over a mountain to get into the valley to land. In winter, the scenery is even more spectacular when the mountains are covered in snow.

12. Queenstown (ZQN) - New Zealand

Queenstown (ZQN) là sân bay quốc tế tọa lạc ở Frankton, Otago, phục vụ Queenstown, New Zealand - Ảnh: CNN — Queenstown (ZQN) is an international airport located in Frankton, Otago, serving Queenstown, New Zealand.

Queenstown (ZQN) is an international airport located in Frankton, Otago, serving Queenstown, New Zealand. Since the airport is located in the South Island, passengers will have the opportunity to enjoy the beautiful view of the Alps before landing. Additionally, if you sit on the left side of the plane, you can see the mountains and the coast.

13. Hong Kong (HKG) - China

Sân bay quốc tế Hong Kong tọa lạc trên đảo Check Lap Kok (Xích Lạp Giác), cách trung tâm Hong Kong khoảng 30km về phía tây bắc - Ảnh: CNN — Hong Kong International Airport is located on Chek Lap Kok Island, about 30km northwest of central Hong Kong.

Hong Kong International Airport is located on Chek Lap Kok Island, about 30km northwest of central Hong Kong. The airport was built by leveling a 100m high mountain peak to 7m above sea level. Then, using earth and rock, the island was expanded to 4 times its original size.

Taking a flight to this airport, you will pass container ships, fishing boats and yachts before descending near Lantau Island and landing on the runway.

14. Santiago de Chile (SCL) - Chile

Khi đi vào Santiago, bạn sẽ bị hớp hồn bởi khung cảnh đẹp mê hồn của dãy Andes - Ảnh: CNN — As you enter Santiago, you will be captivated by the breathtaking views of the Andes.

If snow-capped mountains are your thing, Santiago de Chile is for you. As you drive into Santiago, you’ll be greeted by breathtaking views of the Andes. As you approach the landing, you’ll see plains and mountains rising in the distance.

15. Las Vegas (LAS) - USA

Để ngắm trọn vẹn khung cảnh của Sin City, du khách cần ngồi bên phải máy bay và nhìn về phía bắc - Ảnh: CNN — To get a full view of Sin City, passengers should sit on the right side of the plane and look north.

Las Vegas, officially known as McCarran International Airport (LAS), primarily serves Las Vegas and Mark County, Nevada, USA.

To get the full view of Sin City, you need to sit on the right side of the plane and look north. At the same time, when flying at night, you will be attracted by the most beautiful neon lights, and flying during the day, you can see the endless Mojave Desert surrounding you.

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