While most travellers are just looking forward to landing at their destination and getting on with their holiday, some airports offer an attraction of their own.

       Whether it is landing in the middle of the sea or prime views of some of Europe's biggest attractions, these 15 airport landings offer a unique view tourists will only be able to see from a plane.

       Below is a list of the world's best airport landings along with which side of the plane passengers should sit on if they want to see the views.