10. Doha Hamad International Airport (DOH) Hamad International Airport Yearly passengers : 30 million Previous rank : 22 Why it's awesome : Hamad International opened for business in 2014 and is now home to Qatar Airways. The airport and its two terminals sit on 5,400 acres of land and cost $16 billion to construct. Skytrax describes the facility as the "the most architecturally significant terminal complex in the world, as well as being the most luxurious." Source: Skytrax World Airport Awards. Yearly passenger figure is for 2015, Qatar Government. 9. Kansai International Airport (KIX) Yearly passengers : 20 million Previous rank : 12 Why it's awesome : Located on an artificial island in the Osaka Bay, Kansai International is a major hub for ANA and Japan Airlines. Reviewers on Skytrax praised Kansai for its modern architecture, spotless facilities, and helpful staff. The airport...
Istanbul is a major city in Turkey that straddles Europe and Asia across the Bosphorus Strait. Its Old City reflects cultural influences of the many empires that once ruled here. In the Sultanahmet district, the open-air, Roman-era Hippodrome was for centuries the site of chariot races, and Egyptian obelisks also remain. The iconic Byzantine Hagia Sophia features a soaring 6th-century dome and rare Christian mosaics. Area : 1,539 km² Elevation : 40 m Weather : 3°C, Wind N at 18 km/h, 75% Humidity Local time : Wednesday 5:12 PM Population : 14.8 million (Dec 31, 2016) Province : Istanbul Province Istanbul is a city that wears its cultures and history well, blending them into an exciting city that has much to offer travelers from around the world. Founded during Neolithic times, Istanbul today is a modern city that remains true to its historic heritage through its mosques, basilicas and cathedrals, and an...
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