When you fly from Hong Kong to Athens with Qatar Airways, every detail is carefully designed to make your journey exceptional from the moment you board. Experience renowned hospitality as our attentive cabin crew welcomes you, ensuring you are well cared for throughout your flight. Step into a modern aircraft interior, where spacious seating and elegant design create a relaxing atmosphere. Settle in and explore Oryx One, our award-winning in-flight entertainment system, offering thousands of movies, TV shows and games. Whether you prefer a light snack or full-course meal, enjoy a menu of gourmet cuisine, freshly prepared and inspired by global flavours. With plush pillows, soft blankets and luxury amenity kits, you can rest in unmatched comfort and arrive feeling refreshed.
Prepare for your journey from Hong Kong International Airport, also known by its location on Chek Lap Kok island. This renowned air hub ensures your departure is efficient and pleasant, backed by friendly staff. To get to the airport, the Airport Express bus service offers a direct link from the central business district. A fleet of regular and quick buses also transports travellers from most parts of the city, with taxis, coaches and a limousine service available outside the main terminals. If you are driving, car parking is available across three areas, although long-term availability can be limited. When it is time to check in, please proceed to Terminal 1. If your flight is departing from gates 501-510, a free shuttle bus is available to take you from Terminal 1 to the North Satellite Concourse. While you await your flight, enjoy the exceptional facilities, which include a vast array of retail outlets and excellent dining opportunities, offering everything from Chinese and Asian food to European-style cuisine. For those seeking relaxation, you could even play a round at the airport's Sky City Nine Eagles golf course.
Athens is the foundational city of Western culture, a living museum that seamlessly blends millennia of history with a vibrant modern rhythm. The city’s allure lies in its spectacular ancient sites that stand as testaments to the cradle of democracy. You will be captivated by the unique energy, where every street corner reveals a layer of its incredible past. You must start your journey at the iconic Acropolis, a UNESCO World Heritage site that dominates the skyline and offers breathtaking views over the metropolitan expanse. Wander through the historic streets to find the Ancient Agora, which was once the civic, religious and commercial heart of the ancient city. Here, you can explore some of the best-preserved monuments, including the magnificent Temple of Olympian Zeus, noted for its enormous, towering columns. For an incomparable view, especially at sunset, make the climb up Lykavittos Hill. This vantage point allows you to gaze across the whole of Athens, right out to the Port of Piraeus.