Top Ten Airports To Get Stuck On A Layover

This airport makes it easy for those looking to explore the town on a layover. Baggage storage facilities are available in the Domestic Arrivals and International Departures. Also, for a small tip, porters can move your luggage between terminals. There’s also a medical clinic, free wireless Internet and even a wine shop.

9. Helsinki, Finland (HEL)
www.helsinki-vantaa.fi
With a meditation room to provide a “calm ambiance” for passengers, two banks and wireless Internet, there’s plenty to do for those with time on their hands. There’s also three baby care and change rooms, plenty of restaurants and shopping galore.8. Zürich, Switzerland (ZRH)
www.zurich-airport.com
This airport specializes in catering to VIPs by coordinating limos, event planning and access to a VIP lounge. Passengers with time to spare can rent day rooms with a kitchen and wake-up call service. Bicycle and baby buggy rental is also available.7. Copenhagen, Denmark (CPH)
www.cph.dk
The terminals of this airport feature beautiful artwork and the floor is made up of polished wood. If the aesthetics aren’t enough, the airport has a conference room that can accommodate 50 guests, designer boutiques, a prayer room, and Danish microbrews.6. Kansai, Japan (KIX)
www.kansai-airport.or.jp
Built on a man-made island, this sleek structure offers free wireless Internet and 25 stations for Internet access. In addition, mobile phone hire is available. Additional perks include an on-site dentist office, a DVD and movie rental service, nurseries, and a pet hotel.5. Munich, Germany (MUC)
www.munich-airport.de
This German airport makes this list by offering impressive facilities including miniature golf, a 60-seat cinema, a perfumery, and a sauna and spa. The airport also offers tours that show the behind-the-scenes of aviation technology and “kinderterminals,” a touchscreen that allows children to learn more about how an airport works.

4. Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (KUL)
www.lia.com.my
While passengers are almost guaranteed a seamless arrival and departure experience, they can also enjoy free wi-fi, luxury shopping and reflexology and massage services

3. Seoul Incheon, South Korea (ICN)
www.airport.or.kr
With a 72-hole golf course at this seven-year-old South Korean airport, do we need to say any more? The airport also has amenities including over 40 duty-free shops, a children’s play room, massage parlour and a supermarket. The airport also offers a host of layover activities, organized by the number of hours you have in between flights.

2. Singapore Changi, Singapore (SIN)
www.changiairport.com.sg
Singapore Changi has placed first twice on this annual list, with amenities that fit budget and luxury customers. The new terminal opened in January of 2008. The airport host a fitness center, an indoor orchid garden, a rooftop swimming pool, themed television, and for those who are stuck on a layover, the airport offers a free sight-seeing tour for passengers who have at least five hours to spare before their connecting flight.

1. Hong Kong International Airport, China (HKG)
www.hongkongairport.com
With free wireless Internet, an Oriental massage Centre, Children’s play areas, and a pay-to-use arrival lounge, there’s little question to why this ranked as the number one airport in the world. Other amenities include shower rooms, napping areas, salons, a medical center and pharmacy. For the business travelers, there are also multimedia lounges and an express train service.