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In fact, some airports have the most scenic approaches which will make you fall in love with the city even before you land and Malta is one such place.
Malta has topped a global survey of the world's most scenic airport approaches, conducted by PrivateFly, a booking platform for private jet charters.
"Flying into Malta is a truly special experience," said Adam Twidell, PrivateFly CEO and an experienced pilot. "It's a tiny island landing that packs a big punch."
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The PrivateFly Best Airport Approaches 2016 poll was conducted in February and March of this year and received more than 7,500 individual votes. "PrivateFly's poll has become an annual checklist for the well-traveled, and this year's voting was the most competitive yet," Twidell said.
"The 2016 top ten includes the imposing city views of Los Angeles and London City; the stunning mountain scenery of Queenstown; the tiny island airstrip of Saba in the Caribbean [the world's shortest commercial runway]; and the unique beach landing at Barra in Scotland's Outer Hebrides."
Here are the 10 most stunning approaches according to the survey:
1. Malta Airport, Malta
PHOTO: CNN TRAVEL2. Nice Cote D'Azur Airport, France
PHOTO: CNN TRAVEL3. Queenstown Airport, New Zealand
PHOTO: CNN TRAVEL4. Barra Airport, Scotland, UK
PHOTO: CNN TRAVEL5. Saba Airport (Juancho E Yrausquin), Caribbean Netherlands
PHOTO: CNN TRAVEL6. Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport, Canada
PHOTO: CNN TRAVEL7. Donegal Airport, Ireland
PHOTO: CNN TRAVEL8. St. Maarten Airport (Princess Juliana International), Caribbean
PHOTO: CNN TRAVEL9. Los Angeles International Airport, California
PHOTO: CNN TRAVEL10. London City Airport, UK
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