Book flights from Delhi to Athens with Qatar Airways
Take a flight from Delhi to Athens with Qatar Airways and look forward to comfortable, premium-quality air travel from the moment you step on board to the moment you land. Spacious seating and the delicious cuisine on offer, along with numerous other award-winning services, will help time slip smoothly by during your journey to this historical city.
Athens rivals Rome in terms of its history and the numerous ancient structures that fill both the city and its immediate vicinity. Chief among these is the Parthenon, perched on the Acropolis hill since it was built in 447BCE, and still a wonder of the world. The Acropolis Museum is a showcase for ancient Greek culture, and in the Archaeological Museum you’ll find more priceless collections of artefacts relating to Greece’s rich history. Athens also has several excellent shopping malls and upscale restaurants.
Arriving in Athens
The cradle of modern civilisation, the birthplace of democracy – Athens has to be one of the most influential and iconic destinations in the world. Book a flight to Athens with Qatar Airways and you’ll quickly discover why this extraordinary city is so important not just to the history of Europe, but to its future as well.
Filled with incredible historical sites, Athens is also a modern, working city that is home to nearly four million people.
But it’s the history that most visitors come to experience, and immersing yourself in the relics of the past is a great way to understand so much more about our own modern civilisation, as well as Greece’s incredible past.
Tourist Attractions
Athens packs in the attractions, and at the top of most visitors’ lists has to be the Acropolis, a World Heritage site and standing proud above the city itself. For the best overall view of Athens, especially at sunset, head to Lykavittos Hill.
It’s a hot, dusty climb, but on a clear day you can see beyond the port of Piraeus and out to the islands of Aegina and the Peloponnese.
Back in the city, the Ancient Agora is home to some of the best-preserved temples and monuments from the Bronze Age, and the magnificent Temple of Zeus with its towering columns.
Modern Athens has plenty to offer as well, with dozens of museums and galleries to explore. The best way to see Athens is to take an open-top tour of the city by bus.
Travel Considerations
Flights to Athens with Qatar Airways land at Athens Eleftherios Venizelos 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 Athens please check the visa and passport requirements.
Flying from Delhi
Indira Gandhi International Airport serves Delhi and the surrounding region. This is the busiest airport in India and one of the primary air network hubs in the world, connecting to international destinations across the globe. It has achieved a cluster of prestigious awards including being voted best airport in the world in the 25–40 million passengers category in 2015 by Airports Council International. It also achieved two awards for The Best Airport in Central Asia/India and Best Airport Staff in Central Asia/India at the Skytrax World Airport Awards 2015.
Passengers flying from Delhi with Qatar Airways can be assured that they are travelling from one of the best airports in the world.
Transportation and parking
Delhi is a heaving city that’s packed with transport options. However, the best way to travel to and from the airport is by the Metro, which connects directly with Terminal 3. This takes approximately 18 minutes from the centre of the city, avoiding Delhi’s notorious traffic jams. Buses (Route 4) operated by the Delhi Transport Corporation run 24 hours a day, and taxis and rickshaws are plentiful.
Hotels in the city are also able to arrange limousine services for VIP passengers.
Short and long-term car parking is available at each terminal, with a large multi-storey car park at Terminal 3 with space for more than 4,000 cars.
Arriving in Delhi
Passengers flying from Delhi with Qatar Airways depart from Terminal 3. Departures is located on the upper floor, and there are five executive lounges in T3 offering a full range of relaxation and business facilities for First Class and Business Class travellers.
Allow at least two hours prior to your flight’s departure time to check in and clear customs.
Facilities and amenities
Delhi International Airport is a relatively new complex and as such offers excellent facilities for passengers. The food court in Terminal 3 offers an outstanding selection of snacks, drinks, local Indian dishes and high quality international cuisine from a variety of outlets, while an entire mall of retail outlets provides travellers with everything they could possibly need.
Wi-Fi is available throughout the airport and is free for the first 20 minutes. Terminal 3 also has various lounges, shower facilities and even nap rooms for travellers who may have to wait between transfers.