When heading out to fly, the airport itself may not be what most travelers crave. Sunny beaches, exciting cities, and peace and quiet are definitely what we seek when we go on a trip.
On the other hand, it's probably not many airports that sacrifice a lot of thought, and if they do, it's usually the most practical that comes first in their thoughts.
Quickly going through security, being tax-free, and maybe even thinking about food prices at the airport is what we have in mind when we go on a trip.
But isn't it just that airports should be a sad and unfortunate experience?
the magazine “food and drink” He, with the help of a panel of 180 food and travel journalists, named the 10 best airports for food and drink in the world, according to New York Post.
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– #10 Vancouver International Airport
In tenth place we find the international airport near Vancouver in Canada. The airport is the second busiest in the country and has four runways. Among others, Food & Wine highlights the restaurant GLOBE@YVR, which according to them should offer great views and sustainable seafood. Reference was also made to the airport's display of wine.
– #9 San Francisco International Airport
It is the thirteenth largest airport in the United States, and twenty-third largest in the world, and ninth. According to the magazine, the airport in California can offer something for everyone. Among other things, food with local ingredients is highlighted.
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– #8 Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
Considering the number of passengers, Hartsfield-Jackson Airport is the busiest airport in the world. If you are visiting on a trip, there is obviously a lot to look forward to. Bantam & Biddy Restaurant is known for offering hungry travelers tempting chicken dishes. If you're not in the mood for chicken, those traveling on a flight can also enjoy food with a Japanese and Southern touch at the airport.
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Runways and control tower at Hartsfield-Jackson Airport in Atlanta. Photo: Darrell Brooks/Shutterstock/NTB
– #7 John F. Kennedy International Airport
The airport, located in Queens outside of New York's The Big Apple, takes home the honor of seventh place. JFK is the airport with the largest international traffic and can offer travelers a range of world-class culinary experiences. According to Food & Wine, it's not difficult to find a variety of delicious dishes from many different countries.
– #6 Schiphol Airport
Europe finally made its mark on the top list when Schiphol Airport outside Amsterdam came in sixth place. Schiphol Airport ranks third in the list of airports receiving the largest number of traffic. Among other things, the painting highlights Rembrandt's “Café”, which he called “Schipol's living room”. The Dutch temptations that the airport can offer also earn a star in the book.
– #5 Istanbul Airport
In the middle of the ranking, Türkiye and Istanbul Airport ranked fifth. In terms of the number of passengers, the airport was the busiest in Europe in 2022. The Food & Wine website notes that there you can enjoy delicious European and Turkish cuisine, as well as taste street food from Istanbul, as well as kebabs and lamb.
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Passengers walk in the new concourse of Istanbul Airport on the first day after transfer from Ataturk International Airport on April 6, 2019 in Istanbul. Photograph: Ozan Kuse/AFP/NTP
– #4 Heathrow Airport
Great Britain is allowed to be on the list, but clearly didn't make it to the podium. At last measurement, the airport was the busiest in Europe, and the third busiest in the world. Among other things, it is Gordon Ramsay's restaurant that helps give Heathrow Airport fourth place. According to the magazine, the airport can also offer tempting fast food and luxury, if you are in the mood for that.
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– #3 Dubai International Airport
It is clear at Dubai Airport that the focus is on luxury. The airport is the fourth busiest in the world and the 13th busiest in the world in terms of passenger traffic. The first place on the podium was awarded to the airport due to the airport's great offer of dining experiences, according to Food & Wine.
– #2 Tokyo Narita International Airport
So close but so far, it's the airport east of Tokyo that's running away with the silver. The airport is the second busiest airport in Japan and the fifth busiest cargo airport in the world. Second place is won, among other things, by delicious sushi and seafood.
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A rich selection of sushi and seafood ensures Tokyo-Narita International Airport takes second place. Photo: Hiro Komai/AP Photo/NTB
– #1 Gem Changi Airport
First place and a gold medal will be awarded to Jewel Changi Airport in Singapore. Jewel of Changi is an entertainment and shopping center attached to one of the passenger terminals at Changi Airport in Singapore. Here, according to the magazine, you can enjoy the best flavors of Singapore with over a hundred food stalls to choose from.
The 40-metre-high Rain Vortex, the world's tallest indoor waterfall, is seen from inside Jewel Changi Airport in Singapore, April 11, 2019. Photograph: Philin Lim/Reuters/NTB
So it seems that none of the airports in Norway or Scandinavia arrived this time. At the time of writing, it was not known whether the committee had tasted prawn sandwiches at Oslo Airport.
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