Airports are no longer just places to catch flights — many are now beautiful, artistic spaces. The Prix Versailles awards highlight the world’s best-designed new airport terminals each year. These airports are not just good-looking, but also smart, eco-friendly, and built for better passenger experience.
Here are six of the most beautiful and innovative airports of 2025:
🇨🇳 Yantai Penglai International Airport, China
Inspired by nearby mountains and the sea.
Wavy roof, natural light, and curves inside.
Design reflects the city’s shipping history.
Built to handle up to 23 million passengers a year.
✈️ Best for travelers from China, Japan, Korea.
🇫🇷 Marseille Provence Airport, France
A new glass hall connects older terminals.
High ceilings, wooden interiors, and stunning views.
Uses 70% recycled steel and promotes natural airflow.
Inspired by boat houses from Marseille’s Old Port.
✈️ Fly via Air France from major US cities.
🇷🇪 Roland Garros Airport, Réunion Island (France)
Design inspired by the island’s green canyons.
Natural air cooling through smart shutters.
Inside has wood, plants, and a tropical feel.
Focused on reducing energy use.
✈️ Reachable via Air France from the US (1-stop trips).
🇯🇵 Kansai International Airport Terminal 1, Japan
New building on Osaka’s man-made island.
Modern Japanese design with wood and local food courts.
First in Japan to use smart queuing — up to 6,000 passengers/hour.
Built for the 2025 World Expo crowd.
✈️ Direct flights from San Francisco, LA, and Honolulu.
🇺🇸 Portland International Airport (PDX), USA
Design inspired by Oregon’s forests.
Huge timber roof, natural light, 72 indoor trees.
Local food, shops, and even a mini cinema.
Built to handle 35 million passengers a year.
✈️ Hub for Alaska Airlines, well connected across the US.
🇺🇸 San Francisco International Airport Terminal 1 (SFO), USA
Named after Harvey Milk, this terminal is super eco-friendly.
79% less carbon emissions and 90% of waste reused.
Solar panels, natural light, and local art.
Includes the only accredited airport museum in the world.
✈️ Served by Alaska, JetBlue, American, Southwest.
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