From Monaco To Vatican City: These Five Countries Have No Airport

Having an airport is crucial for any country as it boosts economic activities, travel, and tourism, making development easier. However, some rare countries lack airports due to space constraints, making air travel impossible. People in these countries rely on trains, cars, and boats to travel. Let’s take a look at which countries do not have a single airport.

 

Monaco is a sovereign microstate situated on the French Riviera in Western Europe, with an area of just 2.08 square kilometers. Despite its high population density, Monaco does not have its own airport. Instead, it features a heliport in the Fontvieille district. The nearest airport is in Nice, France, approximately 30 kilometers away.

San Marino, one of the world’s smallest countries, is entirely surrounded by Italy and covers just 61.2 square kilometers. It does not have its own airport, but the Federico Fellini International Airport is conveniently located 22 kilometers away.

Liechtenstein is bordered by Austria and Switzerland, with an area of 160 square kilometers. Although it lacks an airport, it is accessible by car, boat, or train. The nearest airport is St. Gallen-Altenrhein Airport, located in Switzerland, outside of Liechtenstein.

Andorra is a landlocked country situated between Spain and France, spanning 467.63 square kilometers. It does not have an airport. The closest airport is La Seu d'Urgell in Spain, about 20 kilometers away from Andorra.

Vatican City, the world’s smallest country, is located within Rome, Italy. It lacks an airport but has a heliport for small aircraft. The closest airport is Rome-Ciampino, roughly 34 kilometers from Vatican City.