America’s oldest and most historic city has plenty to entertain and entice both leisure and business visitors. Home of some of the world’s most highly respected colleges such as Harvard and MIT, it’s also a centre for innovation and high-tech research, commerce, and entrepreneurial business opportunities.

Cradle of America’s revolutionary past, Boston is also the cultural and academic hub of the United States. Known as the “Athens of America” and the Founding Fathers’ “Shining City on a Hill”, Massachusetts’ capital is also the birthplace of the Red Sox. Fly to Boston and discover this exciting and fast-moving city for yourself.

Boston is your gateway to the East Coast – a fast-moving city filled with historical significance and 21st-century technological innovation. The best time of the year to visit is during autumn, when the city is bursting with a riot of colours: red, yellow and orange.

Book a flight ticket to Boston with Qatar Airways and explore a fabulous city full of history, fine dining and endless entertainment.

The fourth busiest airport in India, Chennai International Airport is as vibrant and as lively as the city it serves. This rapidly expanding airport currently handles around 13.8million passengers every year, the completion of a new runway will push that number up further.

In the meantime, passengers flying from Chennai with Qatar Airways will find this to be a friendly and welcoming departure point, with good facilities and an equally good reputation for efficiency.

Parking and transportation

Ground transport covers the entire area, which is just as well as the airport is huge and the distances between terminals are considerable. The airport is situated on the Grand Southern Trunk Road (National Highway 45), so drivers have easy access to the airport from the city. It is also served by Tirusulam railway station on the Suburban railway network.

Prepaid taxis are available 24/7, and fees are fixed by the government. A proposed Metro Rail System should connect the airport with other important places in Chennai, once construction is complete. Limited car parking (1000 spaces) at the Anna International terminal is available.

Arriving in Chennai

Passengers flying from Chennai with Qatar Airways depart from the Anna International Terminal. A reserved lounge area is available for business class and first class travellers, while open lounge areas are available for all passengers.

Facilities and amenities

Chennai International Airport has plenty of facilities and amenities to ensure that passengers have everything they need for a comfortable start to their journey. A number of food and drink outlets serve full meals or on-the-go snacks. Vendors specialise in local delicacies that can be quite spicy, while more westernised snacks and meals are also available.

A number of retail outlets sell a wide range of goods including duty free, and Wi-Fi is available throughout most public areas of the terminal.

America’s oldest and most historic city has plenty to entertain and entice both leisure and business visitors. Home of some of the world’s most highly respected colleges such as Harvard and MIT, it’s also a centre for innovation and high-tech research, commerce, and entrepreneurial business opportunities.

It’s also the home of the Boston Red Sox, arguably the most famous baseball team in the world, and  offers a wealth of attractions, museums, concert halls and entertainment options. Book a flight to Boston with Qatar Airways and you’ll discover a delightful city that has a unique personality and character, as well as some of the best museums, art galleries and concert halls in the United States, and plenty of retail options.

Tourist attractions

Boston is the oldest city in the United States, and has plenty of locations to explore that will give you a greater understanding of the history and culture of the country. One of the best ways to pack in as much historical sight-seeing as possible in one go is to follow the 2.5mile-long ‘Freedom Trail’, which takes you on a tour of 16 of the city’s most important historical locations. The trail includes stops at Paul Revere's House, Faneuil Hall, the Old North Church, and the old State House. Simply follow the line of red paint or red bricks in the pavements, and look out for plaques at the various historical sites.

Boston’s cultural scene is second only to New York, and the Boston Symphony is a world-renowned orchestra and internationally recognised as one of the best on the planet. Their home is at Symphony Hall, and on certain days discounted ‘rush tickets’ are available, making a visit to the symphony affordable for everyone. The hall is shared by the Boston Pops Orchestra, who also put on performances during the summer months and blend classical and popular music.

During the summer one of the most popular open spaces for visitors and Bostonians alike is the Boston Common and Public Garden. This is the oldest municipal park in America, and is well known for its famous Swan boats and for having the world’s shortest suspension bridge. It’s a great starting point for touring some of central Boston’s popular tourist spots, or for a lazy picnic on a sunny afternoon.