High praise indeed.
Donegal Airport has been voted the most scenic airport in the world according to the 2019 edition of the annual scenic airports poll by PrivateFly, a global booking service for private jet charter and private aircraft hire.
Chosen by thousands of travellers from across the globe and a panel of travel industry judges, this year’s decision sees the Carrickfinn airport claim the the top spot on the list for the second year in a row.
Voters on the award said: “The view is spectacular! Mountains on one side and a beautiful rugged coastline dotted with islands and golden sandy beaches running adjacent to the runway.
“Most beautiful scenery I ever saw, with the beach on one side with crystal clear water and Mount Errigal standing tall on the other side.
“There is nowhere as lovely as the wild rugged beauty of unspoiled Donegal.”
Speaking following the announcement, Stobart Air praised the decision to award Donegal Airport the gong and called it a great boost for the region.
“Stobart Air wish to congratulate Donegal Airport on being named ‘Most Scenic Airport’ by PrivateFly for the second year in a row,” a spokesperson said. “This achievement is a great boost for County Donegal and for the airport and is testament to the attractiveness of the county as a destination to visit.
“Maintaining strong connectivity between the capital and Ireland’s regions, while also facilitating links to international destinations through Dublin, is a focus and priority for us. Providing efficient transport links facilitates both business and leisure passengers, domestic and international, to travel and supports tourism to our most popular and scenic destinations.”
You can find the top ten most scenic airports below.
1. Donegal Airport (Ireland)
2. Barra Airport (Scotland)
3. Nice Airport (France)
4. Orlando Melbourne International Airport (USA)
5. St Maarten (Netherlands Antilles)
6. Saba Airport (Netherlands Antilles)
7. Queenstown Airport (New Zealand)
8. Toronto Billy Bishop (Canada)
9. London City Airport (England)
10. Aosta Airport (Italy)
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