Book a flight to Chicago with Qatar Airways and you’ll discover the Midwest’s greatest city. Perched on the shores of Lake Michigan, Chicago is famous for its colourful past, its music, and its pizzas! But it also has plenty of sights to offer visitors, making it a fascinating and exciting destination.
A wealth of iconic sights and a spectacular skyline overlooking Lake Michigan – these are just some of the great experiences that await you when you book a flight ticket to Chicago with Qatar Airways.
As the hub of the US’ Midwest, Chicago oozes effortless charm. It is where blues and jazz music found a home, and it bore witness to the building of the world’s first skyscraper. Fly to Chicago and discover a city that has plenty to offer, fabulous shopping, fine dining and high culture are all in attendance, surrounded my some of the US’ most elegant architecture.
Flying from Mumbai
Also known as Bombay, Mumbai is one of the busiest cities in the world. Home to over 20 million people, it’s also a huge attraction for overseas business and leisure visitors.
Passengers flying from Mumbai with Qatar Airways will travel through the ultra-modern Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, one of the most important air transport hubs and ranked as the third best in the world in the 25–40 million passengers category by Airports Council International in 2013.
Facilities are outstanding and the efficiency and friendliness of the staff means that travellers will have an excellent passenger experience from start to finish.
Parking and transportation
Mumbai has an extremely efficient public transport system, although because of the sheer number of people crammed into a few square miles, buses and coaches can be very busy.
The transport network includes the Mumbai Suburban Railway, Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport (BEST) buses, taxis and auto-rickshaws, giving travellers plenty of options for getting to and from the airport.
There are 1500 parking spaces at the International terminal and frequent travellers can book a monthly parking pass, which is considerably more cost effective and efficient.
Arriving at Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport
Passengers flying from Mumbai with Qatar Airways depart from Terminal 2, which is the main International Terminal. This huge, brand new terminal has 192 check-in counters and 60 immigration counters, and again because of the sheer number of passengers and flights passing through this airport every day, it is advisable to arrive at least two hours before your flight is due to depart. Lounges are available for all passengers to relax in, including exclusive VIP lounge areas.
Facilities and amenities
The airport is well served with facilities, including plenty of retail outlets and Duty-Free areas, where you can buy everything from local handicrafts to top quality perfume.
The Terminal has its own art exhibitions too, which are a pleasure to look at while waiting for your flight. Wi-Fi is available in public areas, and there is also a luxury wellness area offering everything from quick reflexology foot massages to full body massage and spa treatments.
Arriving in Chicago
Book a flight to Chicago with Qatar Airways and you’ll discover the Midwest’s greatest city. Perched on the shores of Lake Michigan, Chicago is famous for its colourful past, its music, and its pizzas! But it also has plenty of sights to offer visitors, making it a fascinating and exciting destination.
From an iconic skyline to a fabulous countryside right on the doorstep, Chicago is an eclectic, eccentric and enigmatic city. Dig a little deeper and you’ll find fabulous museums, galleries and some of the best live music in the U.S. Fly to Chicago with Qatar Airways and challenge your pre-conceptions of this remarkable city.
Tourist attractions
Chicago’s museums are among the best not just in the U.S., but the world. Head straight for Museum Campus, where you’ll find three of the best: the Adler Planetarium, the Field Museum of Natural History, and the Shedd Aquarium.
The nearby Museum of Science and Industry is also great fun as well as educational. If art is your passion then don’t miss out on a visit to the Art Institute of Chicago, with its unrivalled Impressionism collections.
If you have a head for heights and want to get a really fabulous panoramic view of the city then visit Trump Tower and the Willis Tower (formerly the Sears Tower), which was once the tallest building in the world.
Travel requirements
Qatar Airways flights to Chicago arrive at O’Hare International Airport. Visa restrictions for entry into the country will depend on your country of origin, length of stay and whether your trip is for business or pleasure.
Before you fly to Chicago please check the visa and passport requirements.
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