DISCUSS: Best Airport - Page 4

***Manila-X*** · December 16th, 2005, 02:39 PM

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Originally Posted by UMD

By the time you get to Tokyo, it would be about 2 hours later......that would be hard to explore it in a day....And one should never explore Tokyo or Hong Kong in a day. But Singapore, a day trip is certainly possible.

That's what I'm saying about Narita. The airport is far from the city! Chek Lap Kok is only 20 minutes from HK but I still favor of a free trip even just looking at the skyline

experience · December 22nd, 2005, 05:49 PM

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wow. why the runway so far away? that seems like a fucking commute just to get planes over there. it would take so much time....

It's because of the noise! By using this runway the planes don't have to fly above Amsterdam. That runway is mostly in use by night.

The current runway use of Schiphol can be viewed online. On this screenshot you can see the usage of three runways and the noise values around the airport.

shayan · December 22nd, 2005, 07:38 PM

schiphol 4sho!

JoSin · December 31st, 2005, 04:53 AM

"But Singapore, a day trip is certainly possible. "

I dont think so. There are lots of things that we have that many have not explored before. Chinatown, Little India. Kampong Glam. Botanic Gardens. Zoo. Bukit Timah Nature Reserve. MacRitche Reservoirs. Boat tours at singapore river. Sentosa. All these take one day meh? Hmm...now I know why singapore tourism is not good. We have not enough attractions right. Haha never mind, we still have casinos and universal studios coming up in 2009!
And btw trip from airport to the city for singapore is only 11 minutes and we can even see our skyline Wanch.

babystan03 · December 31st, 2005, 05:08 AM

^ 11 mins?? wah you speeding ah??

Usually take 20 mins by cab/car....

***hkskyline*** · December 31st, 2005, 09:41 AM

The shortest train ride from the airport to the city I've ever had was 6 minutes in Geneva, Switzerland. I wonder how many cities can beat that?

Cliff · December 31st, 2005, 09:47 AM

It depends what you define city, Singapore's curren't airport is like a bigger, more modern version of HK's old airport which is in the city, so would that make the time 0 mins?

***hkskyline*** · December 31st, 2005, 09:49 AM

Kai Tak wasn't near the CBD, but to get from Geneva International to the main city centre railway hub only takes 6 minutes.

612Buddha · January 29th, 2006, 05:24 AM

Very underrated!!! I think MSP International is one of the best for a city its size in the USA.

I was in Hong Kong over New Year's and loved that airport. Beautiful cantilevered roof and open floor plan. Plus they have a Popeye's Chicken!!!

Been to Changhi, Schipol & Narita a few times too. Changhi is very efficient and clean. I like the cactus garden too.

Skybean · January 29th, 2006, 09:04 AM

I haven't been to many airports.

Baltimore-Washington / Shanghai / HK (Kai Tak & Chep Lap Kok) / Seoul / Toronto / Vancouver / Edmonton / San Francisco / Los Angeles / Orlando / Anchorage and probably a few others.

Best: HK
Worst: LAX

Norman Foster really built a gem.

***Manila-X*** · February 3rd, 2006, 06:28 AM

LAX isn't that bad! I've been to worst airports than that!

My ranking
1) Chek Lap Kok (HK)
2) Changi (Singapore)
3) Incheon

JoSin · February 3rd, 2006, 02:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by babystan03

^ 11 mins?? wah you speeding ah??

Usually take 20 mins by cab/car....

OOps sorry it is 11 km ...and i agree that our airport is in our city already, as Changi is also considered the city of singapore...so travelling time is 0 min unless u count going to the CBD.

JoSin · February 3rd, 2006, 02:27 PM

I love INcheon Airport, it is very futuristic and modern yet simple, but really give me an airport feel to it. Hong Kong looks a bit like when you are in an office, but it is very nice too...singapore should still improve on its image...its getting old. There is going to be another control tower soon.

Jules · February 4th, 2006, 05:00 AM

O'Hare

Castle_Bravo · February 5th, 2006, 10:39 PM

Best: Schiphol
Worst: Okecie (Warsaw)- it's too small!!
But I have seen only a few airports: Schiphol, Okecie, Dusseldorf, Baltimore, Raleigh-Durham, and... Reykiavik int. Airport :P

unoh · February 14th, 2006, 07:05 AM

Incheon(seoul), Changi(singapore), Chek Lap Kok(HK)
are big 3 no doubtly...

SkyLerm · February 18th, 2006, 03:08 PM

Madrid-Barajas is already 4th airport in number of passengers in Europe

jdooz121 · February 24th, 2006, 04:05 AM

***weird*** · March 3rd, 2006, 07:28 PM

Barajas, Changi, JFK.
Big and too close to city. Also they have metro.

_00_deathscar · March 7th, 2006, 05:26 AM

#1: HK
#2: Singapore
---------------
No one else comes close.

Paris Charles de Gaulle was pathetic - Chicago's is very nice and huge, but nothing compared to the top 2. Heathrow likewise - impressive but not impressive enough I'm afraid.

December 31st, 2005, 04:53 AM	#64
JoSin \Attituded\ Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: S i n g a p o r e Posts: 2,000 Likes (Received): 20	"But Singapore, a day trip is certainly possible. " I dont think so. There are lots of things that we have that many have not explored before. Chinatown, Little India. Kampong Glam. Botanic Gardens. Zoo. Bukit Timah Nature Reserve. MacRitche Reservoirs. Boat tours at singapore river. Sentosa. All these take one day meh? Hmm...now I know why singapore tourism is not good. We have not enough attractions right. Haha never mind, we still have casinos and universal studios coming up in 2009! And btw trip from airport to the city for singapore is only 11 minutes and we can even see our skyline Wanch. __________________ A small country can do wonders. S.I.N.G.A.P.O.R.E

December 31st, 2005, 09:41 AM	#66
*hkskyline* Hong Kong Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 71,053 Likes (Received): 837	The shortest train ride from the airport to the city I've ever had was 6 minutes in Geneva, Switzerland. I wonder how many cities can beat that? __________________ Hong Kong Photo Gallery - Click Here for the Hong Kong Galleries World Photo Gallery - \| New York \| London \| Egypt \| Dubai \| Shanghai \| Xian \| Tokyo \| Kyoto \| Prague Beijing, Seoul, Taipei, Mumbai, Iceland, Sydney, Rocky Mountains, Toronto, and much more!

December 31st, 2005, 09:47 AM	#67
Cliff Tan Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Singapore Posts: 4,282 Likes (Received): 1	It depends what you define city, Singapore's curren't airport is like a bigger, more modern version of HK's old airport which is in the city, so would that make the time 0 mins? __________________ www.clifftan.com cliffsuss.blogspot.com

December 31st, 2005, 09:49 AM	#68
*hkskyline* Hong Kong Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 71,053 Likes (Received): 837	Kai Tak wasn't near the CBD, but to get from Geneva International to the main city centre railway hub only takes 6 minutes. __________________ Hong Kong Photo Gallery - Click Here for the Hong Kong Galleries World Photo Gallery - \| New York \| London \| Egypt \| Dubai \| Shanghai \| Xian \| Tokyo \| Kyoto \| Prague Beijing, Seoul, Taipei, Mumbai, Iceland, Sydney, Rocky Mountains, Toronto, and much more!

January 29th, 2006, 05:24 AM	#69
612Buddha Registered Pimp Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Minneapolis Posts: 75 Likes (Received): 0	MSP International Very underrated!!! I think MSP International is one of the best for a city its size in the USA. I was in Hong Kong over New Year's and loved that airport. Beautiful cantilevered roof and open floor plan. Plus they have a Popeye's Chicken!!! Been to Changhi, Schipol & Narita a few times too. Changhi is very efficient and clean. I like the cactus garden too.

December 22nd, 2005, 07:38 PM	#63
shayan Prince of Persia Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Shiraz, Randstad Posts: 2,159 Likes (Received): 0	schiphol 4sho!

December 31st, 2005, 05:08 AM	#65
babystan03 More excitment ahead!!! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Singapore Posts: 17,790 Likes (Received): 0	^ 11 mins?? wah you speeding ah?? Usually take 20 mins by cab/car....

January 29th, 2006, 09:04 AM	#70
Skybean 天豆 Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Toronto Posts: 9,945 Likes (Received): 5	I haven't been to many airports. Baltimore-Washington / Shanghai / HK (Kai Tak & Chep Lap Kok) / Seoul / Toronto / Vancouver / Edmonton / San Francisco / Los Angeles / Orlando / Anchorage and probably a few others. Best: HK Worst: LAX Norman Foster really built a gem. __________________ 「My Photos」 ● Hong Kong 1\|2\|3 ● Macau 1 ● London 1 ● New York City 1 「Photo Threads」 ● Flying Over Hong Kong 「City Life Series」 ● Hong Kong ● Shanghai ● Seoul ● Tokyo

February 3rd, 2006, 06:28 AM	#71
*Manila-X* PINOY MOD!!! Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: DA METRO! Posts: 12,592 Likes (Received): 204	LAX isn't that bad! I've been to worst airports than that! My ranking 1) Chek Lap Kok (HK) 2) Changi (Singapore) 3) Incheon __________________ Manila X-Perience, My collection of images around Metro Manila http://www.flickr.com/photos/manilaxperience

February 3rd, 2006, 02:27 PM	#73
JoSin \Attituded\ Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: S i n g a p o r e Posts: 2,000 Likes (Received): 20	I love INcheon Airport, it is very futuristic and modern yet simple, but really give me an airport feel to it. Hong Kong looks a bit like when you are in an office, but it is very nice too...singapore should still improve on its image...its getting old. There is going to be another control tower soon. __________________ A small country can do wonders. S.I.N.G.A.P.O.R.E

February 4th, 2006, 05:00 AM	#74
Jules Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Chicago Posts: 2,564 Likes (Received): 1	O'Hare

February 5th, 2006, 10:39 PM	#75
Castle_Bravo Urban experience... Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Warsaw (PL) / Utrecht (NL) Posts: 2,059 Likes (Received): 7	Best: Schiphol Worst: Okecie (Warsaw)- it's too small!! But I have seen only a few airports: Schiphol, Okecie, Dusseldorf, Baltimore, Raleigh-Durham, and... Reykiavik int. Airport :P

February 14th, 2006, 07:05 AM	#76
unoh unoh Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: seoul Posts: 501 Likes (Received): 2	Incheon(seoul), Changi(singapore), Chek Lap Kok(HK) are big 3 no doubtly...

February 18th, 2006, 03:08 PM	#77
SkyLerm Architranceture Feelings Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Anywhere in southern Madrid Posts: 1,853 Likes (Received): 2	Madrid-Barajas is already 4th airport in number of passengers in Europe __________________ The Rebirth Of Time Cuchiville

February 24th, 2006, 04:05 AM	#78
jdooz121 3Pac Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Baltimore Posts: 74 Likes (Received): 0	__________________ I love opiates!

March 3rd, 2006, 07:28 PM	#79
*weird* ~ Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Pontevedra Posts: 4,480	Barajas, Changi, JFK. Big and too close to city. Also they have metro.

March 7th, 2006, 05:26 AM	#80
_00_deathscar Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Hong Kong Posts: 5,057 Likes (Received): 0	#1: HK #2: Singapore --------------- No one else comes close. Paris Charles de Gaulle was pathetic - Chicago's is very nice and huge, but nothing compared to the top 2. Heathrow likewise - impressive but not impressive enough I'm afraid.

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