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Whether it's wandering through a butterfly garden or walloping down a 19ft helter-skelter slide, international travellers can expect to be entertained before they've even left the airport.

Travel service, dealchecker.co.uk, has come up with an infographic outlining some of the features of world's most unusual airports.

At Singapore's Changi Airport, tourists can leisurely stroll through the butterfly enclosure, home to over 1,000 butterflies.

No longer just duty-free shops: Infographic shows range of quirky features at airports around the world

 While South Korea Incheon International Airport, travellers can boot up and head for their ice rink. Alternatively there are two cinemas, a golf course and spa.

At Chicago International Airport, a 72-foot Brachiosaurus skeleton greats travellers, and also still on an ancient tip, Athens International Airport boasts a mini-museum showcasing over 170 unique artifacts.

Singapore's Changi Airport's butterfly enclosure, home to over 1,000 butterflies

A beautiful butterfly in termanial 3 of Singapore's Changi airport

In Tokyo, the Starry Cafe at the Haneda Airport has its own planetarium, where 40,000,000 stars are projected onto the ceiling.

Meanwhile Hong Kong International Airport boasts a selection of interactive rides including a plane cabin simulator for passengers to get in the mood for flying. 

Young travellers will love the 19ft helter-skelter slide at France's Lyon-Saint Exupery airport, while those craving a pamper will be well-catered with a traditional Thai massage at Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport.  

Entertainment: Young travellers will love the 19ft helter-skelter slide at France's Lyon-Saint Exupery airport

Prehistoric welcome: At Chicago airport, travellers are greeted by a 72ft brachiosaurus skeleton