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The master database of the world's most important places — airports, coordinates, best time to visit, typical stay and live guide links for every entry.
508 places
Shanghai
China · Asia
SHA (12.1 km) · PVG (34.1 km) · WUX (102.2 km)
April–May and September–November, when temperatures are mild and humidity is lower · stay 4–6 days to cover the main districts comfortably
31.22, 121.46
Global financial hubcolonial-era Bund waterfrontArt Deco architecture
Istanbul
Turkey · Asia
ISL (11.6 km) · SAW (32.8 km) · IST (34.3 km)
April–May and September–October for mild weather and smaller crowds · stay 4–6 days to cover core neighbourhoods; longer for deeper exploration
41.01, 28.95
Byzantine and Ottoman heritagethe Bosphorus straitgrand bazaars
Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam · Asia
SGN (2.5 km) · LTH (45.2 km) · VCA (130 km)
10.82, 106.63
Mumbai
Maharashtra · India · Asia
BOM (2.3 km) · NMI (21.6 km) · PNQ (122 km)
November to February (cool and dry); avoid June to September during monsoon season · stay 4–6 days to cover key neighbourhoods and day trips
19.07, 72.88
Financial capital of IndiaBollywood film industrycolonial-era architecture
Seoul
South Korea · Asia
GMP (16.5 km) · ICN (47.7 km) · CJJ (105.3 km)
April–May (spring cherry blossoms) and September–November (autumn foliage and mild temperatures) · stay 5–7 days for a solid introduction; 10+ days to explore beyond the city centre
37.57, 126.98
K-pop culturestreet food marketsBuddhist temples
Tokyo
Japan · Asia
HND (17.8 km) · NRT (63.5 km) · IBR (85 km)
March–April (cherry blossom season) and October–November (mild autumn foliage) · stay 5–7 days minimum to cover major neighborhoods; 10+ days for a deeper visit
35.69, 139.69
Ultramodern city lifeworld-class foodhistoric temples
Cairo & Giza
Egypt · Africa
CAI (15.2 km) · SPX (34.4 km) · CCE (56.8 km)
October to April, when temperatures are cooler and more comfortable for sightseeing · stay 4–6 days to cover the major sites at a reasonable pace
30.06, 31.25
Pyramids of GizaEgyptian MuseumIslamic and Coptic heritage
London
England · United Kingdom · Europe
LHR (23.5 km) · LGW (40.2 km) · LTN (44 km)
May–June and September–October for mild weather and fewer crowds; December for Christmas markets and atmosphere · stay 4–7 days for a solid first visit; London rewards much longer stays
51.51, -0.13
World-class museumsroyal heritagetheatre
New York City
New York · United States · North America
LGA (13.2 km) · EWR (14.1 km) · JFK (20.8 km)
April–June and September–November for mild weather and fewer crowds · stay 5–7 days to cover the main boroughs and attractions
40.71, -74.01
Iconic skylineworld-class museumsBroadway theatre
Hong Kong
Hong Kong · Asia
HKG (27 km) · SZX (55.4 km) · MFM (61.7 km)
October to December — cooler, lower humidity, and largely dry · stay 1–3 days as a base or day-trip extension from central Hong Kong
22.28, 114.17
Traditional marketswalled villagescountry parks
Rio de Janeiro
Brazil · South America
SDU (2 km) · GIG (12.8 km) · RRJ (21.4 km)
April to June and September to November for lower humidity, smaller crowds, and mild temperatures · stay 5 to 7 days to cover the main neighbourhoods and landmarks comfortably
-22.91, -43.18
Christ the RedeemerCopacabana and Ipanema beachesCarnival
Sydney
New South Wales · Australia · Oceania
SYD (9.1 km) · WSI (45.7 km) · NTL (132.7 km)
September to November (spring) and March to May (autumn) for mild temperatures and fewer crowds · stay 4–7 days to cover the city centre, inner suburbs, and at least one beach or national park excursion
-33.87, 151.21
Opera HouseHarbour BridgeBondi Beach
Singapore
Singapore · Asia
SIN (17.4 km) · BTH (35.3 km) · JHB (43.9 km)
February to April (drier months, lower humidity); December to January can be festive but wetter · stay 4–6 days to cover the main neighbourhoods and day trips comfortably
1.29, 103.85
Multicultural city-statestreet foodmodern architecture
Melbourne
Victoria · Australia · Oceania
MEL (19.4 km) · AVV (50.3 km) · MEB (11 km)
March–May (autumn) and September–November (spring) for mild weather and major events · stay 4–7 days to cover the city and inner neighbourhoods comfortably
-37.81, 144.96
Coffee culturestreet artlive music
Bangkok
Thailand · Asia
DMK (21 km) · BKK (27.7 km) · UTP (131.3 km)
November to February (cool, dry season) · stay 4–7 days
13.75, 100.50
Grand PalaceBuddhist templesstreet food
Cape Town
Western Cape · South Africa · Africa
CPT (17.5 km) · SDB (109.2 km)
November to March (Southern Hemisphere summer) for warm, dry weather; shoulder months (April–May, September–October) for fewer crowds and lower prices · stay 5–8 days to cover the city, peninsula, and at least one Winelands excursion
-33.93, 18.42
Table Mountaindramatic Atlantic coastlineCape Winelands
Los Angeles
California · United States · North America
LAX (19.5 km) · BUR (19.8 km) · LGB (27.6 km)
March–May and September–November for mild temperatures and thinner crowds · stay 5–7 days to cover multiple neighborhoods and attractions without rushing
34.05, -118.24
Entertainment industrybeachesdiverse food scene
Dubai
United Arab Emirates · Asia
DXB (20.2 km) · DWC (25 km) · SHJ (34.9 km)
November to March, when temperatures are mild and outdoor activity is comfortable · stay 4–6 days to cover the main districts and take a desert day trip
25.08, 55.31
Futuristic skylineBurj Khalifaluxury shopping
Berlin
Germany · Europe
BER (19.1 km) · LEJ (146.9 km) · SZZ (154.4 km)
May to September for warm weather and outdoor events; December for Christmas markets · stay 4–6 days to cover major districts and key sites without rushing
52.52, 13.41
Cold War historyworld-class museumscontemporary art
Madrid
Spain · Europe
MAD (14 km) · TOJ (22.3 km)
March–May and September–November for mild temperatures and manageable crowds · stay 4–6 days for the city; add 2–3 extra days for day trips
40.42, -3.70
World-class art museumsHabsburg and Bourbon architecturelively tapas culture
Jaipur
Rajasthan · India · Asia
JAI (10.9 km) · KQH (103.5 km)
October to March, when temperatures are mild and skies are clear · stay 3–5 days
26.92, 75.79
Pink-hued sandstone architectureMughal and Rajput heritage fortsvibrant bazaars
Toronto
Ontario · Canada · North America
YYZ (18.9 km) · BUF (100.8 km) · YTZ (8.7 km)
May–June and September–October for mild weather and fewer crowds · stay 4–6 days to cover the main neighbourhoods and attractions
43.71, -79.40
Multicultural urban cultureCN Towerdiverse food scene
Osaka
Japan · Asia
ITM (11.1 km) · UKB (26.2 km) · KIX (37.8 km)
March–April (cherry blossom) and October–November (mild weather, autumn foliage) · stay 3–5 days
34.69, 135.50
Street food culturemerchant historyDotonbori entertainment district
Rome
Lazio · Italy · Europe
CIA (12.5 km) · FCO (23.6 km) · GRS (152.7 km)
April–June and September–October for mild weather and smaller crowds · stay 4–6 days minimum to cover the major sites without rushing
41.89, 12.51
Ancient Roman ruinsRenaissance and Baroque artVatican City
Paris
Île-de-France · France · Europe
LBG (13.7 km) · ORY (13.8 km) · CDG (22.9 km)
April–June and September–October for mild weather and smaller crowds · stay 4–7 days
48.85, 2.35
Art museumsGothic architecturehaute cuisine
Budapest
Hungary · Europe
BUD (18.3 km) · SLD (126.9 km) · PZY (154.3 km)
47.50, 19.04
Vienna
Austria · Europe
VIE (18.3 km) · BTS (62.5 km) · BRQ (107.5 km)
April–May and September–October for mild weather and fewer crowds; December for Christmas markets · stay 3–5 days
48.21, 16.37
Imperial Habsburg historyclassical musicgrand coffeehouses
Barcelona
Catalonia · Spain · Europe
BCN (12.2 km) · GRO (76.1 km) · REU (87 km)
April–June and September–October for mild weather and smaller crowds; July–August is peak season with heat and high prices · stay 4–6 days to cover the main neighbourhoods and day-trip options comfortably
41.39, 2.16
Modernista architecture (Gaudí)Gothic Quarterbeaches
Manila
Metro Manila · Philippines · Asia
MNL (11.4 km) · CRK (79 km) · SFS (79.3 km)
14.60, 120.98
Auckland
New Zealand · Oceania
AKL (18.3 km) · AMZ (27.4 km) · HLZ (123.9 km)
-36.85, 174.76
Stockholm
Sweden · Europe
ARN (36.4 km) · VST (86.1 km) · NYO (89.3 km)
59.33, 18.07
Munich
Bavaria · Germany · Europe
MUC (28.7 km) · INN (99.1 km) · FMM (100.8 km)
48.14, 11.58
Kuala Lumpur
Malaysia · Asia
SZB (15.3 km) · KUL (44.1 km) · MKZ (115.9 km)
May to July and December to February, when rainfall is somewhat lower, though KL is a year-round destination · stay 3–5 days
3.14, 101.69
Petronas Twin Towersmulticultural food scenecolonial architecture
Agra & the Taj Mahal
Uttar Pradesh · India · Asia
DXN (117.8 km) · AGR (6.2 km) · GWL (101.2 km)
October to March (cool, dry weather; avoid peak summer heat and monsoon humidity) · stay 1–2 nights (day trip possible from Delhi, but an overnight allows early morning Taj access)
27.18, 78.02
Taj MahalMughal architectureAgra Fort
Milan
Lombardy · Italy · Europe
LIN (7.1 km) · MXP (40.4 km) · BGY (46.4 km)
45.46, 9.19
Antalya
Turkey · Asia
AYT (9.4 km) · ISE (109.2 km) · DNZ (131.3 km)
36.91, 30.70
Copenhagen
Capital Region · Denmark · Europe
CPH (8.6 km) · MMX (53.3 km) · AAR (139.8 km)
May–August for long daylight hours and outdoor life; December for Christmas markets · stay 3–5 days
55.68, 12.57
Design cultureNew Nordic cuisinecycling infrastructure
Dublin
Leinster · Ireland · Europe
DUB (10.7 km) · IOM (135.6 km) · VLY (114.3 km)
53.33, -6.25
Brussels
Belgium · Europe
BRU (11.1 km) · CRL (43.9 km) · LIL (93.3 km)
50.85, 4.35
Marrakech
Marrakesh-Safi · Morocco · Africa
RAK (4.7 km) · OZZ (129.3 km)
31.63, -8.00
Jerusalem
Israel · Asia
TLV (41.2 km) · AMM (73.6 km) · ADJ (76.6 km)
31.77, 35.22
Cancún & Riviera Maya
Quintana Roo · Mexico · North America
CUN (15.1 km) · CZM (73.8 km) · TQO (139.9 km)
21.17, -86.85
San Francisco
California · United States · North America
SFO (17.7 km) · OAK (18.5 km) · SJC (63 km)
September and October, when fog retreats and temperatures are warmest; spring is also pleasant but foggier · stay 4–6 days to explore the major neighborhoods and day-trip options
37.77, -122.42
Victorian architectureiconic cable carsthe Golden Gate Bridge
Thiruvananthapuram
Kerala · India · Asia
TRV (3.2 km)
October to February (cooler, drier weather; post-monsoon greenery) · stay 2–3 days as a base; longer if combining nearby destinations
8.49, 76.95
Padmanabhaswamy Templecolonial heritagebeaches
Zanzibar
Zanzibar Urban/West · Tanzania · Africa
ZNZ (7.1 km) · DAR (78.9 km) · TGT (120 km)
-6.16, 39.20
Athens
Attica · Greece · Europe
ATH (19.7 km) · JSI (134.1 km)
April–June and September–October for mild weather and smaller crowds; July–August is hot and busy; winters are mild but some sites have reduced hours · stay 4–6 days to cover major archaeological sites, museums, and neighborhoods at a comfortable pace
37.98, 23.73
Ancient monuments including the Acropolis and Parthenonrich classical historyvibrant street life
Vancouver
British Columbia · Canada · North America
YVR (7.8 km) · YYJ (70.7 km) · YDT (21.1 km)
June to September for warm, dry weather; December to March for nearby ski resorts · stay 4–6 days
49.25, -123.12
Mountain and ocean sceneryStanley Parkdiverse food culture
Las Vegas
Nevada · United States · North America
LAS (10.3 km) · VGT (6.4 km) · LSV (11.5 km)
March–May and September–November for mild temperatures and smaller crowds · stay 3–5 days
36.17, -115.14
Casino resortslive entertainmentthe Las Vegas Strip
Gold Coast
Queensland · Australia · Oceania
OOL (19.9 km) · BNE (75.2 km) · BNK (93.5 km)
April to November — warm and mostly dry, with cooler nights; December to March brings heat, humidity and the possibility of tropical storms · stay 3 to 5 days for beaches and theme parks; extend to a week to include the hinterland
-28.00, 153.43
Surf beachestheme parkshigh-rise skyline
Kochi (Cochin)
Kerala · India · Asia
COK (28.1 km) · CCJ (137.1 km) · CJB (148.4 km)
October to February (cooler, drier weather; monsoon roughly June–September) · stay 3–5 days
9.94, 76.26
Historic Fort Kochi districtChinese fishing netsspice trade heritage
Lisbon
Portugal · Europe
LIS (6.4 km) · CAT (17.8 km) · BYJ (128.1 km)
April–June and September–October for mild weather and smaller crowds; July–August is peak season with heat and higher prices · stay 4–5 days to cover the main neighbourhoods and a day trip or two
38.73, -9.15
Hilltop castleshistoric tram linesfado music
Edinburgh
Scotland · United Kingdom · Europe
EDI (10.9 km) · GLA (77.6 km) · PIK (99.9 km)
May–June and September for mild weather and fewer crowds; August for the world-famous Festival season · stay 3–5 days for core highlights; a week or more to explore thoroughly and day-trip
55.95, -3.20
Medieval Old TownGeorgian New TownEdinburgh Castle
Zurich
Zurich · Switzerland · Europe
ZRH (10.2 km) · FDH (79.8 km) · BSL (81.6 km)
47.37, 8.55
Florence
Tuscany · Italy · Europe
FLR (4.8 km) · PSA (69.4 km) · BLQ (84.1 km)
43.78, 11.25
Honolulu & Waikiki
Hawaii · United States · North America
HNL (7.1 km) · NGF (18.5 km) · JRF (21.9 km)
April–May and September–October for fewer crowds and pleasant weather; December–March sees peak tourism and higher prices · stay 4–7 days
21.31, -157.86
Waikiki BeachPearl Harborvolcanic landscapes
Nice & the French Riviera
Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur · France · Europe
NCE (6.4 km) · GOA (148.5 km) · CEQ (30.4 km)
43.70, 7.27
Orlando
Florida · United States · North America
MCO (13.9 km) · SFB (29.8 km) · TPA (129.2 km)
October to April, when temperatures are mild and humidity is lower; summer brings intense heat, humidity, and afternoon thunderstorms alongside peak crowd levels · stay 5–7 days for a theme-park-focused trip; 3–4 days if mixing parks with the city proper
28.54, -81.38
Theme parks (Walt Disney WorldUniversal OrlandoSeaWorld)
New Delhi
Delhi · India · Asia
DEL (13.8 km) · DXN (62.6 km)
October to March, when temperatures are moderate and skies are clearer · stay 3–5 days to cover the main sites; longer if combining with Old Delhi and day trips
28.62, 77.21
India's capital district; seat of governmentMughal monumentscolonial-era Lutyens architecture
Alappuzha (Alleppey)
Kerala · India · Asia
COK (74 km) · TRV (129.7 km)
November to February (cool and dry; peak tourist season). August brings the famous Nehru Trophy Boat Race. · stay 2–4 nights (longer if doing an overnight houseboat cruise)
9.49, 76.33
Backwater houseboat cruisesVembanad LakeNehru Trophy Boat Race
Geneva
Switzerland · Europe
GVA (4.9 km) · LYS (97.3 km) · TRN (161.4 km)
46.20, 6.15
Siem Reap & Angkor Wat
Cambodia · Asia
SAI (39.3 km) · BBM (75 km)
13.36, 103.86
Chiang Mai
Thailand · Asia
CNX (3.5 km) · CEI (159.9 km) · LPT (79.6 km)
November to February (cool and dry season) · stay 4–7 days
18.79, 98.98
Ancient walled old cityBuddhist templesnight markets
Reykjavík
Capital Region · Iceland · Europe
KEF (38.4 km) · RKV (2.2 km) · VEY (112.1 km)
64.14, -21.90
Pattaya
Chon Buri · Thailand · Asia
UTP (31.1 km) · BKK (84.4 km) · DMK (112.9 km)
November to February (cool, dry season with lower humidity) · stay 3–5 days
12.93, 100.88
Beach resort citywater sportsnightlife
Phuket
Thailand · Asia
HKT (26.3 km) · KBV (68.9 km)
November to April (dry season, calmer seas) · stay 4–7 days
7.89, 98.40
Tropical beachesAndaman Sea divingOld Town Sino-Portuguese architecture
Munnar
Kerala · India · Asia
COK (72.8 km) · CJB (104.7 km) · CCJ (168 km)
September to May (avoid peak monsoon July–August for travel, though the landscape is lush) · stay 2–4 nights
10.09, 77.06
High-altitude tea plantationsmisty hillsand biodiversity-rich wildlife sanctuaries
Venice
Veneto · Italy · Europe
VCE (7.7 km) · TSF (25.8 km) · TRS (98.3 km)
April–June and September–October for milder weather and smaller crowds · stay 3–5 days
45.44, 12.33
Canal networkGothic and Byzantine architecturegondolas
Victoria Falls
Matabeleland North · Zimbabwe · Africa
LVI (12.4 km) · VFA (18.3 km) · BBK (71.2 km)
-17.93, 25.83
Dubrovnik
Dubrovnik-Neretva · Croatia · Europe
DBV (15.5 km) · OMO (74.4 km) · TGD (98.8 km)
42.64, 18.11
Mykonos
South Aegean · Greece · Europe
JTR (117 km) · ATH (133.5 km) · JMK (2.1 km)
37.45, 25.33
Queenstown
Otago · New Zealand · Oceania
ZQN (6.7 km) · WKA (57.3 km) · ALR (59.1 km)
-45.03, 168.66
Kovalam
Kerala · India · Asia
TRV (15.3 km)
November to March (dry season, calm seas, pleasant temperatures) · stay 3–5 days
8.37, 77.00
Crescent-shaped beachesAyurvedic wellness resortsand a laid-back coastal atmosphere on Kerala's southwestern tip
Interlaken
Bern · Switzerland · Europe
ZRH (100.4 km) · BSL (105.2 km) · MXP (134.6 km)
46.68, 7.87
Grand Canyon
Arizona · United States · North America
GCN (11.4 km) · FLG (110.2 km) · PGA (114.8 km)
Spring (March–May) and autumn (September–November) for mild temperatures and thinner crowds; summer is busy and hot on the inner canyon trails · stay 2–4 days to explore the South Rim thoroughly; longer if hiking into the canyon or visiting the North Rim
36.05, -112.14
One of the world's great natural wonders — a mile-deep canyon carved by the Colorado Riverwith vast geological and cultural significance
Yosemite National Park
California · United States · North America
FAT (122.2 km) · MMH (66.7 km) · MER (105.5 km)
May–June for waterfalls and wildflowers; September–October for smaller crowds and mild weather · stay 3–5 days
37.87, -119.54
Dramatic granite cliffsgiant sequoiaswaterfalls
Amsterdam
North Holland · Netherlands
April–May (tulip season, moderate crowds) and September–October (mild weather, fewer tourists than summer) · stay 3–5 days
Canal ring (UNESCO World Heritage)cycling cultureworld-class museums
Amalfi Coast
Campania · Italy
Santorini
South Aegean · Greece
Maasai Mara
Narok · Kenya
Singapore
Singapore
February to April, when rainfall is lower and humidity slightly more manageable; avoid the main monsoon periods if possible · stay 4–7 days to cover the main neighbourhoods and day-trip options
Multicultural food scenefuturistic architectureGardens by the Bay
Mecca
Mecca Region · Saudi Arabia
Hạ Long Bay
Quảng Ninh · Vietnam
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