Top 10 Best Cities in Pocket Planes

What makes a city the best in Pocket Planes? A combination of factors like the number of jobs, population, and location all play an important role. High-population cities such as New York, London, and Tokyo tend to offer more jobs, while strategically located cities like Istanbul can serve as gateways between Europe and Asia.

But there's a twist. What works well for others might not work for you, as your strategy is shaped by your available aircraft, level, and the regions you've unlocked. Maybe you prioritize hauling large loads of people and cargo across continents with Sequoias, or perhaps you prefer quick trips between closely located cities with Equinoxes.

The dynamic nature of the game, influenced by individual players' preferences and strategies, is what makes it so compelling. As the saying goes, one man's meat is another man's poison. That's why it's so fascinating to explore the cities other players consider the best.

The Top Ten

  1. New York

    Great for transatlantic crossings for Class 3. If you are not in North America, then this is your gateway.

    Great for transatlantic as well as a good start/end point for flights to South America.

  2. Delhi

    In the middle of everything. Great for getting around Asia.

    It is my gateway to all the world.

  3. London

    London is the capital and most populous city of England and the United Kingdom. Standing on the River Thames in the southeastern part of Great Britain, London has been a major settlement for over two millennia.

    It is one of the world's most important global cities, with significant influence in... read more

    Great for that transatlantic crossing for Class 3.

  4. Madrid

    Madrid is the capital and most populous city of Spain. The city has approximately 3.3 million inhabitants as of 2025. Its metropolitan area is home to over 6.6 million people, making it one of the largest urban areas in the European Union.

    Great for transatlantic crossings with Class 2 aircraft. Most will probably need an upgrade for range.

  5. Lagos

    Needed if crossing the Atlantic to Recife. Very busy. Allows you to get a gateway to South America.

  6. Recife

    Allows you to go into South America and then North America until you get transatlantic planes.

    Great for crossing the Atlantic with any Class 2.

  7. Cebu

    I use Cebu all the time with the Class 1 aircraft going from Australia to Asia. I don't have many Class 1 left though.

    Great for the person who is below level 8. Opens up Australia, Asia, and the Oceanic regions.

    Not a vital port to own unless you fly a lot of Class 1 planes.

  8. Hong Kong

    Hong Kong, officially the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China, is an autonomous territory located on the eastern side of the Pearl River estuary in East Asia. It covers approximately 1,050 square kilometers, or 405 square miles, and is entirely urbanized. As of 2025... read more

    It's in the middle and on the way to almost every destination in China, Japan, Southeast Asia, and Eastern Russia.

  9. Istanbul

    Istanbul, formerly known as Byzantium and Constantinople, is the most populous city in Turkey and serves as the country's economic, cultural, and historical center. The city straddles the Bosphorus Strait, placing it in both Europe and Asia.... read more

    A good Class 3 to connect Lagos, London, and Singapore. A must to connect Asia to Europe early on.

    Always has bux jobs and is a great stopover for Asia-Europe/North America flights.

  10. Singapore

    The center to everything: Middle East, Southeast Asia, Japan, China, Russia, Korea, and Australia.

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    Algiers

    Algiers, the capital city of Algeria, lies along the Mediterranean coastline. It is known for the Ketchaoua Mosque and the 17th-century Casbah quarter, which features narrow alleys and Ottoman-era architecture.

    The modern city stretches along the coast and down to the sea, combining old-world... read more

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    Jakarta

    Jakarta is the capital and largest city of Indonesia, located on the northwestern coast of the island of Java. It is known for its modern skyline, extensive shopping malls, and role as the nation's economic, political, and cultural center. The city's strategic location has led to a blend of ethnicities... read more

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  13. Los Angeles

    Los Angeles, officially the City of Los Angeles and often abbreviated as L.A., is the largest city in California. It has an estimated population of nearly 4 million and is the second-largest city in the United States after New York City. It is also the third-largest in North America after Mexico City... read more

    Los Angeles to Tokyo is great on Class 3 planes if you want to make money by leaving the game alone for an hour or so.

  14. Nairobi

    Nairobi is the capital city and largest urban area in Kenya, founded in 1899 and named capital in 1907. As of the 2019 census, the city proper had about 4.4 million residents, and the metro area is estimated at around 5.5 million as of 2024. Nairobi is a leading regional center for politics, business... read more

    Good as a checkpoint for getting aircraft through Asia.

  15. Buenos Aires

  16. Manila

    Manila is the capital city of the Philippines and is located on the eastern shore of Manila Bay. It is one of the most densely populated cities in the world and has a long history influenced by Spanish, American, and indigenous cultures.... read more

    Center in Southeast Asia. Connects Southeast Asia to East Asia.

  17. Mexico City

    Mexico City, also known as Ciudad de México, is the capital of Mexico and the most populous city in North America. It serves as the political, cultural, and economic center of the country. The city is rich in history and features a mix of modern urban development and ancient landmarks.

  18. Tehran

    Tehran is the capital city of Iran and lies at the base of the Alborz mountain range in the northern part of the country. It serves as the political, cultural, and economic heart of Iran. The city blends modern architecture with historical landmarks, offering a unique urban landscape.... read more

  19. Sydney

    It's my hub for New Zealand. I drop off New Zealand goods at Sydney using Class 2 planes and pick them up at Sydney with Class 1 planes. It's a great layover stop for New Zealand.

    I often do flights from Sydney to Jakarta with Class 2 aircraft.

  20. Shanghai

    One of my two layover hubs, the other being New York. Tokyo and Seoul feed Shanghai with jobs. Cyclones, when fully upgraded, can make New York -> Istanbul -> Shanghai, though they can't make it to Tokyo from Istanbul.

  21. Barrow

    Couldn't be located in a better place! It's perfect for my Fogbusters and Cloudliners to take a rest. It's a connector between Australia and Europe.

  22. Alice Springs

    A must-have for people who start in Southeast Australia. It's a great hub due to its central location in Australia.

  23. Bergen

    Bergen is a city located on the southwestern coast of Norway and is known for its scenic surroundings, including mountains and fjords. One of the most notable fjords nearby is the Sognefjord, which is the longest and deepest fjord in the country. The city's Hanseatic history is visible in the Bryggen... read more

    Good, extremely low-cost airport for beginners trying to fly the Iceland/Greenland route from Europe. Belfast works too. The starting Griffin-C can make the journey with a few fuel tank upgrades.

  24. Cairo

    Cairo is the capital and largest city of Egypt. Located along the Nile River, it is a major center of culture, history, and commerce in the Arab world. Cairo is home to the Egyptian Museum and is near the famous Pyramids of Giza.

    Another connector between Asia and Europe.

    Connects Europe, Africa, and Asia in one place! Very good airport.

  25. Norilsk

    Best place if you have only tier-three planes!

  26. Glasgow

    Glasgow, Scotland's largest city, is renowned for its industrial heritage and vibrant cultural scene. The city features impressive Victorian and Art Nouveau architecture along with modern landmarks like the Riverside Museum. Glasgow's thriving arts and music scenes are showcased in venues such as the... read more

    Good if coming from Berlin to go to Iceland. Also good for going to America via Iceland and Greenland.

  27. Melbourne

    An upgraded Equinox can fly from Melbourne to Singapore but cannot fly from Sydney to Singapore. Not vital though.

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