Book flights to Athens (ATH) from Shanghai(PVG)

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When you fly from Shanghai 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.

Shanghai Pudong International Airport is a modern, efficient, and well-organised departure point for your journey from this vast metropolis. Planning your transport to this busy international airport is straightforward with excellent options available. You can easily reach the terminals via rail, bus or taxi. For the fastest route, consider the Maglev Train, the world's fastest magnetic levitation train, which connects to Metro Line 2 at Longyang Station in just eight minutes.

If you are driving, the airport provides ample parking with a three-floor multi-storey car park for over 3,000 vehicles, alongside a surface car park for both short and long-term stays. As a departing passenger, you will generally leave from Terminal 2. Security and customs checks are thorough, so allow one to two hours before your flight boards to ensure a smooth transition. Once checked in, explore the modern facilities and amenities. The third floor offers a wide selection of retail and food vendors. You will find spacious lounge areas, complimentary Wi-Fi, and mobile phone charging stations. Banks, ATMs and a curreny exchange office counter are conveniently located throughout the terminals, ensuring you are well-prepared for your onward travel.

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.