FX.co ★ Most scenic airport landings in the world

The first place in the list belongs to Malta International Airport.

Famed for its stunning scenery, rocky coastline and crystal-clear waters, the Mediterranean archipelago of Malta has been named the most scenic airport approach in the world.

The second place goes to Nice Côte d'Azur Airport, France.

The nearest public airport to Cannes and Monaco, Nice Côte d'Azur International is located between two bays with shimmering blue water.

New Zealand's Queenstown Airport takes the third place in the ranking.

Located on the shore of Lake Wakatipu at the Southern Alps, Queenstown is a gateway to some of New Zealand's beautiful scenery.

Barra Airport in the UK is the fourth in the list of most scenic airport landings.

It is one of very few in the world where scheduled flights use the tidal beach as a runway. During the tides, this runway is flooded with water, and the airport does not serve clients.

The fifth place goes to Saba Airport, Caribbean.

Stunning airport boasts with the shortest commercial airport runway in the world at the base of a mountain. Pilots of small aircraft face a significant challenge at Saba as the 1,300ft runway is on the edge of a cliff that plunges into the sea.

Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport in Canada is the sixth in the list.

It is located on the island. Passengers enjoy a stunning view of Toronto's downtown skyline, including the CN Tower, when they land at Billy Bishop Airport.

The seventh place belongs to Donegal Airport, Ireland.

Passengers loved the approach to Donegal Airport for its views of a beautiful beach, the town of Carrickfinn and majestic Mount Errigal.

The eighth place is given to St Maarten Airport, Caribbean.

Planes fly low over the sea and then just above tourists, who regularly gather on the beach below, before landing on the runway.

Los Angeles International Airport, USA, takes the ninth place.

Passengers can gaze at downtown Los Angeles, the San Gabriel mountains, and the iconic Hollywood sign.