Ever found yourself staring at the departure board, desperately hoping for your flight to board just to escape the chaos around you? If so, you’re not alone.
Solitaired, an online card game site, examined Skytrax ratings, Google Reviews, and travel articles concerning over 400 airports in a new study, revealing the most relaxing airport experiences worldwide.
However, they also found which airports are the least relaxing to travel from
Zhanjiang Airport, located in China, scored the lowest in terms of relaxation, earning a 40.01 and securing its spot as the least relaxing airport globally.
Zhanjiang Airport was followed by Havana Jose Marti International Airport (45.56) in Havana, Cuba.
The study considered factors like cramped seating, terminal comfort and facilities, shopping, dining, and walkability.
Zhanjiang, located in the southern part of Guangdong Province, China, is a port city known for its strategic coastal location and industrial development with a significant focus on marine industries, particularly aquaculture.
The city is home to major industrial projects such as the BASF Zhanjiang Verbund and the Lianjiang nuclear power plant.
While not a top popular tourist destination for international visitors, Zhanjiang is working on boosting its tourism industry by leveraging its coastal location and natural resources.
The city plans to develop itself into a world-class coastal tourism destination, making the most of its long coastline along the South China Sea.
With beautiful beaches and a tropical climate, Zhanjiang aims to attract visitors looking for scenic seaside spots and is reportedly accelerating the construction of airports, including Leizhou and Xuwen, and improving transport links.
The most relaxing airport globally is Incheon International Airport in South Korea, which scored the highest overall relaxation rating due to its exceptional shopping options, receiving 4.7 out of 5 stars for retail variety.
In second place is Singapore Changi Airport, renowned for its outstanding terminal facilities, including quiet areas and leisure options, earning a relaxation score of 92.90.
