It is a problem the average traveller doesn't often have to deal with.

But for those lucky few who travel the world by private jet, the landing fees charged at airports can differ dramatically, with some surprising hubs asking for the highest fees.

The high landings fees give an insight into some of the most unexpectedly popular transport hubs for the rich and famous, from Salzburg, in Austria, to Darwin, in Australia.

Travelling by private jet is a growing trend, with 2.5 million private flights recorded in the U.S. in 2013 (the latest statistics) and 705,000 in Europe.

It a huge industry for the rich and famous, with its market worth US$16.7 trillion in the U.S. and US$15.8trillion in Europe.

The busiest weekends unsurprisingly occur during huge sporting events, with the Super Bowl in America and the Monaco Grand Prix the priciest times of year to fly and the busiest weekends for private jets companies.

Private jet companies such as PrivateFly were estimating costs from New York to Glendale for the Super Bowl this year at around US$38,000 (25,322 pounds) on a medium jet and US$54,000 (35,983 pounds) on a long-range jet for a round-trip.

For the Monaco Grand Prix in May, the trip is a more affordable 8,835 pounds(US$13,253) from London to Cannes and 8,895 pounds (13,343 pounds) from London to Nice.

The 10 Most Expensive Airports

1. Haneda Airport in Tokyo, Japan: 4,559 pounds (US$6,850)

2. Narita International Airport in Tokyo, Japan: 3,728 pounds (US$5,600)

3. Kansai International Airport in Osaka, Japan: 3,594 pounds(US$5,400)

4. Toronto Pearson International Airport in Toronto, Canada: 3,461 pounds (US$5,200)

5. Darwin International Airport in Darwin, Australia: 3,059 pounds (US$4,600)

6. Bristol Airport in Bristol, England: 2,929 pounds (US$4,400)

7. Chubu Centrair International Airport in Nagoya, Japan: 2,863 pounds( US$4,300)

8. Dublin Airport in Dublin, Ireland: 2,729 pounds (US$4,100)

9. La Guardia Airport in New York, United States: 2,630 pounds (US$3,950)

10. Salzburg Airport in Salzburg, Austria: 2,530 pounds (US$3,800)

According to private jet charter company PrivateFly, one of the most popular routes in the world is the short hop from Los Angeles to Las Vegas, which costs around 2,890 pounds (US$4,340). While Milan dot Rome is the most popular in Europe, a 50-minute flight costing around US$5,880 one way.

But if you want to fly into any of these 10 airports, you'll be paying much more than that in landing fees.

Website The Richest has compiled a list of the most expensive airports for landing fees, which are based on the 767-400 aircraft, which can hold up to 50 passengers but is often customised for private use.

Surprisingly, the three most expensive airports for landing fees are in Japan.

By far the most expensive airport is Haneda Airport, also known as Tokyo International Airport, wher planes are charged a whopping 4,559 pounds (US$6,850) just for the privilege of landing.

Welcoming almost 69million passengers a year, and still maintaining an incredibly high punctuality rating, it is perhaps understandable that fees can be high.

Tokyo's Narita International Airprot comes second, charging 3,728 pounds (US$5,600), while Kansai International Airport in Osaka charges 3,594 pounds (US$5,400) per landing.

Somewhat surprisingly, the UK's Bristol Airport makes it into the top 10 as the only British airport featured, charging 2,929 pounds (US$4,400) per private jet landing, just behind Toronto in Canada and Darwin, Australia.

The only U.S. airport to make it into the top 10 is LaGuardia, in New York, which charges US$3,950 (2,630 pounds) for private jets arriving in the city.

Other unexpected appearances in the top 10 also include Dublin Airport, in eighth place and Salzburg, in Austria, in 10th.