Going to the airport is not exactly considered a joyful experience. But sometimes the facilities can make air travel slog feel a bit nicer.
Many airports across the globe boast striking architecture, beautiful art, luxury shopping, and even special amenities like zen gardens, spas and movie theaters.
Here are 22 beautiful airports around the world to inspire a bit of aviation-related wanderlust.
Singapore Changi Airport
Singapore Changi Airport is filled with attractions, including two movie theaters, hundreds of retail stores, multiple gardens, art galleries and a hedge maze. ROSLAN RAHMAN via Getty Images
Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport
In 2006, Spain's Madrid–Barajas Airport opened Terminal 4, an impressively large and ornate terminal with bamboo ceilings. marcp_dmoz on Flickr via Getty Images
Malvinas Argentinas Ushuaia International Airport
The southernmost airport in the world, Malvinas Argentinas Ushuaia International Airport is located in the Tierra del Fuego province at the southern tip of Argentina. The scenery and unique building style make it a sight to behold. Ruben Earth via Getty Images
Marrakesh Menara Airport
Morocco's Marrakesh Menara Airport has many distinctive architectural features fusing traditional and modern styles. Nicolas Balcazar / EyeEm via Getty Images
Beijing Daxing International Airport
China's Beijing Daxing International Airport is expected to open in September 2019. Some call it "The Starfish" due to its distinctive shape. ansonmiao via Getty Images
Incheon International Airport
The largest airport in South Korea, Incheon International Airport, is located west of Seoul and offers a number of cultural experiences. JUNG YEON-JE via Getty Images
Denver International Airport
Denver International Airport's tent-like roof structure is notable, particularly set against the Rocky Mountains in the background. The airport is also the subject of a number of interesting conspiracy theories. George Rose via Getty Images
Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport
Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport in Mumbai, India, has a roof canopy with patterns partly inspired by the peacock, the country's national bird. zhouyousifang via Getty Images
Bilbao Airport
Nicknamed "La Paloma" or "The Dove," Bilbao Airport in Spain has a sleek white design with two symmetrical "wings." Sanaz Rezaei via Getty Images
Suvarnabhumi Airport
Opened in 2006, Suvarnabhumi Airport is the newer of the two airports in Bangkok, Thailand. NurPhoto via Getty Images
Hamad International Airport
Hamad International Airport in the Qatari capital of Doha boasts striking works of art, upscale boutiques, a gym and more. KARIM JAAFAR via Getty Images
O'Hare International Airport
Chicago's O'Hare International Airport has a pedestrian tunnel with a neon installation called "Sky's the Limit." uschools via Getty Images
Dubai International Airport
Dubai International Airport is one of the busiest in the world. Amenities include a zen garden and massage facilities. Dutchy via Getty Images
John F. Kennedy Airport
John F. Kennedy Airport in New York City has a 1960s-themed hotel in the former Trans World Airlines terminal, which includes shops, restaurants and a bar inside a vintage airplane. Kevin Hagen via Getty Images
Princess Juliana International Airport
Princess Juliana International Airport on the Caribbean island of Saint Martin is famous for its proximity to the beach, which has allowed for many incredible plane landing photos. Adam Mukamal via Getty Images
Lyon-Saint-Exupéry Airport
Saint-Exupéry Airport in Lyon, France, features designs by Spanish architect Santiago Calatrava. Philippe ROYER via Getty Images
Carrasco International Airport
The new terminal of Carrasco International Airport aka General Cesáreo L. Berisso International Airport in Montevideo, Uruguay, was designed by architect Rafael Vinoly. Dante Fernandez via Getty Images
Kuala Lumpur International Airport
Malaysia's main airport -- Kuala Lumpur International Airport -- was designed by Japanese architect Kisho Kurokawa. Atlantide Phototravel via Getty Images
Madeira International Airport Cristiano Ronaldo
Madeira International Airport Cristiano Ronaldo, better known as Madeira Airport, is in Santa Cruz in the Portuguese region of Madeira is notable for its unusual runway. Octavio Passos via Getty Images
Orlando International Airport
Orlando International Airport has a large atrium to let in the Florida sunshine. Roberto Machado Noa via Getty Images
Heydar Aliyev International Airport
Heydar Aliyev International Airport in Baku, Azerbaijan, has both striking interiors and exteriors. Yegor Aleyev via Getty Images