Book flights from Amman to Shanghai with Qatar Airways
Step on board flights from Amman to Shanghai with Qatar Airways and enjoy a comfortable and memorable journey to one of the world’s fastest growing cities. Take your pick from an award-winning menu of delicious in-flight cuisine, relaxing as you enjoy your meals an ergonomically-designed seating with ample space for the legs will an attentive cabin crew take care of your every in-flight need.
Shanghai is China’s biggest city and the regional centre for finance and banking. Its famous Bund promenade is lined with restored colonial-era houses, and across from them the skyline is dominated by shining office blocks.
The Oriental Pearl TV Tower has a great pink sphere that has become an icon of the city, where down at ground level, you’ll find the Yu Garden, a popular attraction with its roof ornaments, bas reliefs and dragon-adorned walls. Shanghai also has numerous exotic temples, and the modern Shanghai Museum is certainly worth a visit.
Flying from Amman
Named after Queen Alia, third wife to the late King Hussein of Jordan, Amman’s international airport is one of the primary hubs in the Middle East and an ultra-modern, well organised and luxurious departure point. Organisation is quietly efficient, and passengers flying from Amman will find the facilities here to be of an exceptionally high standard. The staff are friendly and helpful without being overbearing, always on hand to offer assistance if you need it. Dine in one of the many eateries, browse a variety of outlets or simply relax in comfortable lounge areas before your flight is called.
Transportation and parking
Airport taxis operate 24 hours a day and costs are fixed, so you will always know exactly how much your journey will cost. The fleet of airport buses operated between Abdali (mid town) and the airport, running every 30 minutes from 7am to 10pm, and every hour from 10pm to 7am. Parking is close to the main terminal and is available for both short and long-term duration. There is a drop-off zone outside the Departures area with a 10-minute waiting limit.
Arriving at Queen Alia International Airport
If you are flying from Amman with Qatar Airways you will need to head to the Departure area, which is located on level 2 of the main terminal. Here you will find the transit counters and check in areas for all flights from Amman with Qatar Airways.
Facilities and amenities
The majority of amenities are located on level 1 of the main terminal, and include a selection of luxury retail outlets offering a range of perfumes, leather goods, books and jewellery. ATMs are also available for cash withdrawals. A children’s play area keeps younger travellers entertained while waiting for flights, and prayer areas are also set aside for devotions. Wi-Fi is available throughout the main public areas. The terminal can also cater for travellers with special needs, including wheelchair users.
Arriving in Shanghai
There’s one word that describes Shanghai – huge. Home to more than 23million people, this vast city is the largest in mainland China and one of the world’s most prosperous metropolitan areas, making it a magnet for business travellers, investors and entrepreneurs. The sheer scale of Shanghai can leave you breathless, but if you plan your journey carefully before you arrive you will be able to see some of the most incredible juxtapositions between ancient and modern culture anywhere in the world.
Book a flight to Shanghai with Qatar Airways and you’ll receive the warmest of welcomes from people who embrace visitors from all over the world (Shanghai is home to more than 9 million immigrants).
Tourist attractions
Shanghai is split into two districts by the Huangpu River - Puxi and Pudong. Puxi is the older of the two, with the majority of modern Shanghai (including the business district) housed in Pudong. To escape the frenetic pace of life of the city head for the beautifully manicured Yuyuan Gardens, which is dotted with classical architecture (although you may have to struggle through the street vendors at the gates). The Bund and the French Concession transports you back to 1920s Shanghai, while modern architecture is well represented in and around Pudong's Lujiazui District.
One of the more unusual attractions is Zhujiajiao Water Town, a classic ‘water village’ that’s over 400 years old and with a signature five-arch bridge spanning the Cao Gang River. It’s a maze of paths and bridges, and is also home to two impressive temples.
Other temples throughout the city that are well worth adding to your itinerary include the Jade Buddha Temple, Jing'an Temple, Chenghuang and Longhua Temple. To catch a truly breathtaking panoramic view of the entire city head up to the observation point on the Oriental Pearl Tower. To learn more about the history and culture of Shanghai dating back to the Bronze Age, pay a visit to the well-run Shanghai Museum.
Travel Considerations
Flights to Shanghai with Qatar Airways land at Shanghai Pudong 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 Shanghai please check the visa and passport requirements.