Traveling to countries without airports can be an intriguing challenge, as these nations rely on nearby airports in neighboring countries for access. Here’s a detailed look at five such countries and the best ways to reach them.
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1. Vatican City
Vatican City is the smallest independent state in the world, covering just 0.49 square kilometers and located entirely within Rome, Italy. Since it does not have its own airport, travelers typically fly into Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) in Rome, which is approximately 30 kilometers away. From the airport, visitors can take a taxi, shuttle bus, or public transportation (such as the train) directly into the city center of Rome and then walk or take a short taxi ride to Vatican City.
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2. Monaco
Monaco is a tiny city-state on the French Riviera known for its luxury and casinos. It lacks its own airport; however, the nearest major airport is Nice Côte d’Azur Airport (NCE) in France, located about 30 kilometers away. Travelers can reach Monaco from Nice by taking a direct train that runs frequently between Nice and Monaco or by using a taxi or shuttle service.
3. San Marino
San Marino is one of the oldest republics in the world and is completely surrounded by Italy. The closest airport is Federico Fellini International Airport (RMI) in Rimini, Italy, which is around 25 kilometers away. From Rimini, visitors can take a bus or drive to San Marino. The journey takes about 30 minutes by car.
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4. Liechtenstein
Liechtenstein is nestled between Switzerland and Austria and does not have an airport of its own. The nearest major airport is Zurich Airport (ZRH) in Switzerland, approximately 130 kilometers away. Travelers can take a train from Zurich to Sargans or Buchs in Switzerland and then transfer to local transport that connects directly to Liechtenstein.
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5. Andorra
Andorra is a landlocked microstate situated in the Pyrenees mountains between France and Spain. It has no commercial airport; however, travelers typically fly into either Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS) in France or Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) in Spain, both over 150 kilometers away. From these airports, visitors can take buses that run regularly to Andorra la Vella or rent a car for the journey.
