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Frankfurt-Hahn Airport is more than 120 kilometres away from Frankfurt. Airlines lobbied to have “Frankfurt” added to its name.

A long way from your hotel: The world’s least convenient airports

Melbourne Airport may lie 23 kilometres from the city and not have a train, but it pales in comparison to these inconvenient landing spots.

  • Robert Jackman
The former airship hangar at the old Brand-Briesen Airfield is the centre of Tropical Islands, a giant indoor resort.

The world’s most fascinating abandoned and repurposed airports

Some have been repurposed in interesting ways while others have been left as odd memorials, attracting hardened urban explorers.

  • Christopher Beanland
Girona-Costa Brava airport is often advertised as a flight to Barcelona, even though it’s an hour away.

Always check the airport code on your ticket or you might get a nasty surprise

Many cities have more than one airport. Do your research to avoid being caught out by these transport traps.

  • Brian Johnston
Passengers queue at Heathrow last weekend after a cyberattack shut down systems and delayed flights.

Australian airports, take note: This is how you look after frustrated passengers

Heathrow is a place passengers love to hate, but last weekend it left me far more impressed than Australia’s airports.

  • Ute Junker
When it comes to eating at airports, just give me quick, easy and familiar.

When I’m hungry at an airport, there’s only one thing I want to eat

I have to admit that for someone who regularly writes about food for a living, I have very basic desires when it comes to airport cuisine.

  • Ben Groundwater
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The US’s free Mobile Passport Control (MPC) app promises shorter wait times at 35 US airports for Australians travelling on an ESTA.

I tried the game-changing shortcut for Aussies entering the US

Want to skip the lengthy lines? There’s a much easier – but much-less publicised – option available to Australians visiting on an ESTA.

  • Rob McFarland
Just stand back so everyone can see. It’s not hard.

Of all the annoying plane passenger behaviours, this is the worst

The expression “hell is other people” never feels more appropriate than when you’re standing in an airport after a long flight.

  • Ben Groundwater
Pilot’s briefcases used to be chunky – and heavy – items of baggage.

As a pilot, here are the key items I never fly without

Pilots need to carry some key pieces of equipment for every flight, plus there are a few personal items I always take in my carry-on bag.

  • The Secret Pilot
The Orchard at Hamad International Airport.

Best of the best: This is the ultimate airport

We can only dream of airport experiences being joyful and carefree because for the most part they are the opposite.

  • Ben Groundwater
Once consisting of a runway made from compacted sand, Dubai International is now the world’s busiest international airport.

The world’s busiest international airport is shutting down. What’s next?

Dubai International handles 92.3 million passengers a year, but its days are numbered.

  • Emma Thomson