10 Stunning Desert Airports Around The World

16 AUG, 2023

Sushim Mukul

Surrounded by the Jordanian desert's golden sands, this airport's modern architecture is a blend of traditional and contemporary designs.

QUEEN ALIA iNTERNATIONAL AIRPORT

Photo: Queen Alia International Airport

Photo: Asian Development Bank

Set against the backdrop of the Atlas Mountains in central Morocco, this airport features unique Moroccan architecture and gardens.

MARRAKECH MENARA AIRPORT

Photo: Dubai Media Office

Located in the heart of the Arabian Desert, this ultra-modern airport is known for its iconic architecture, passenger convenience and luxurious amenities.

DUBAI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT

Photo: Leh Airport Instagram

Known as the gateway to Ladakh, this airport in the Himalayan cold desert blends modernity with traditional Ladakhi architecture, offering stunning mountain views and cultural immersion.

KUSHOK BAKULA RIMPOCHE AIRPORT

Photo: King Fahd International Airport

This desert airport near Dammam in Saudi Arabia has grand architecture, reflecting the nation's vision, amid the arid landscape of the Arabian Peninsula.

King fahd airport

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Situated in the Sonoran Desert in the USA, this airport is known for its Mid-Century Modern architecture and stunning views of the surrounding mountains.

PALM SPRINGS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT

Photo: Sharm El Sheikh Airport

Serving the popular resort destination, this airport offers a unique blend of modern facilities against the backdrop of the Sinai Desert and Red Sea.

SHARM EL SHEIKH AIRPORT

Photo: Sedona Airport

Nestled amidst the striking red rock formations of the Arizona desert in the USA, this small airport provides mesmerising views.

SEDONA AIRPORT

Photo: Abu Dhabi Airport on Facebook

Another marvel in airport architecture, this Emirati airport's design blends with the desert landscape and is adorned with cultural motifs.

abu dhabi international airport

Photo: Muscat International Airport

This airport in Oman's capital city is known for its unique architecture inspired by traditional Omani designs and the arid landscapes surrounding it.

muscat international airport