10 Enchanting Fantasy Films Set in Airports

Description: While not set entirely in an airport, the film begins with a boy and his grandmother arriving at an airport, where they encounter witches with magical powers.

Fact: The film was directed by Nicolas Roeg and features a screenplay by Roald Dahl himself.

Description: The magical journey begins at King's Cross Station, which serves as a gateway to the wizarding world, akin to an airport's role in travel.

Fact: The film's director, Chris Columbus, was chosen partly because he had experience with family-friendly films like "Home Alone."

Description: While not strictly fantasy, this film features a man who lives in an airport due to a bureaucratic mix-up, creating a surreal, almost magical existence within the confines of an airport.

Fact: The film was inspired by the real-life story of Mehran Karimi Nasseri, who lived in Paris's Charles de Gaulle Airport for 18 years.

Description: The journey to Narnia starts in a train station, which can be seen as a metaphor for an airport, leading to a magical world.

Fact: The film was shot in New Zealand, with many scenes filmed in the same locations used for "The Lord of the Rings."

Description: The film includes a scene where Mia Thermopolis arrives at an airport, which sets the stage for her magical transformation into a princess.

Fact: Julie Andrews, who plays Queen Clarisse, was nominated for a Golden Globe for her role in the first film.

Description: This film, based on the novel "The Little White Horse," involves a young girl discovering a magical world through an ancient book, with the airport serving as a gateway to this enchanting realm.

Fact: The film was shot in Hungary, with many scenes filmed in the historic city of Eger.

Description: The film starts with a young man crossing into a magical realm through a wall, which can be likened to passing through an airport to another world.

Fact: The film features a cameo by Neil Gaiman, the author of the novel on which the film is based.

Description: Although primarily an adventure film, it includes elements of fantasy with its exploration of lost civilizations, with the airport serving as a starting point for the journey into the unknown.

Fact: The film is based on the true story of British explorer Percy Fawcett, who disappeared while searching for an ancient city in the Amazon.

Description: This film features a magical theatre troupe that travels through an airport, where the real world and the fantastical Imaginarium blend seamlessly.

Fact: After Heath Ledger's death, his role was completed by Johnny Depp, Jude Law, and Colin Farrell, each playing different versions of his character.

Description: While not directly about airports, the series features portals and gateways to different worlds, akin to the concept of airports.

Fact: The series uses advanced puppetry and animatronics, continuing the legacy of the original 1982 film.