The airport in the US city of Portland has its own little cinema - the Hollywood Theatre. Despite the name, you won't see any major productions here, just independent shorts and documentaries. It's free of charge and, as a non-profit organisation, the cinema is open to submissions for films to be shown on its screen. Another American city, Detroit , offers travellers a true spectacle of light and sound as they pass through the tunnel between the two terminals. The tunnel is lined with glass in topographical patterns and illuminated by LED lights that shimmer and flow along the walls in a somewhat psychedelic way, accompanied by atmospheric music.

There are airports that offer the opportunity to visit museums on their premises. One of these is Istanbul airport, where for 10 euros you can visit a huge, modern exhibition on centuries of Turkish culture. Athens airport invites you on a free journey back to the Neolithic period. There are almost 2,000 exhibits in the Athens Museum, all excavated during the construction of the airport (!). Amsterdam Schiphol Airport has collaborated with the prestigious Rijksmuseum to create the Rijksmuseum Amsterdam Schiphol, a free museum and gallery where passengers can learn about Dutch art and culture. The museum has a permanent exhibition of Dutch masters as well as an ever-changing temporary exhibition.

When talking about airport attractions, it is impossible not to mention the one considered to be the greatest in the world - Singapore's Chiangi. It is a vast complex filled with fabulously designed entertainment and relaxation areas. The entire airport is green and lush with tropical vegetation. There are waterfalls, a butterfly park, a dragonfly garden, a sunflower field and a desert terrace with cacti. Children and adults can have fun on the trampolines, in the ropes course and on the four-storey slide. Nature and entertainment go hand in hand with modern art; the airport is filled with installations by renowned artists, illuminations and multimedia shows. For those who want to relax, there are sleeping areas, spas, swimming pools, cinemas and open-air gardens.

Not too bad!