Knowing More Five Countries Without Airport
- Pixabay
3. Monaco
Ilustrasi pesawat di bandara.
- VoxPop/M Ali Wafa
Monaco, the world's second smallest nation following Vatican City, which is encircled by France on three of its sides and does not possess an independent airport.
Travellers seeking to experience Monaco must arrange for a taxi or board a boat following their arrival at France's Nice Côte d'Azur Airport.
4. Vatican City
It’s the world's tiniest nation, and has a population of approximately 800 residents. The compact size of the country offers minimal space for aircraft landings, whereas there are no rivers or bodies of water to facilitate alternative transportation.
In fact, it is one of the rare nations that can be entirely traversed on foot. Rest assured, nearby airports such as Fiumicino and Ciampino are easily accessible within a 30-minute train ride, so there's no reason to worry.
5. Andorra
Although not as compact as some other nations, the Principality of Andorra possesses a more substantial land area.
However, the geographical challenge it faces is the presence of mountains. This co-principality is situated between France and Spain, entirely encircled by the Pyrenees mountain range, featuring peaks that reach nearly 3000 m in height.
Operating aircraft at such high altitudes becomes risky and complex, prompting Andorra's decision to forgo having its own airport. Instead, travellers can opt for flights to nearby cities like Lérida, Barcelona , or Girona, all situated within a 200 km radius.
