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When you fly from Sofia to AlUla 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.
Vasil Levski Sofia Airport is Bulgaria's main international gateway, ensuring a smooth start to your journey. As a key hub, the airport connects you to major European business centres and global destinations.
Since it's located just 10 kilometres east of central Sofia, you can choose from several convenient transport options. Drivers can utilise various secure parking zones, including P3 for standard parking, P4 for long-term stays, and P5 for short-term stays and drop-offs or pick-ups. If you're using public transport, hop onto the metro to reach the airport easily from the city centre.
Thanks to advanced baggage handling and biometric screening, you can seamlessly pass through security and border control. Before proceeding to your boarding gate, relax in the Sala VIP lounge, located after security on the second floor. You can also admire the airport's modern infrastructure, including the striking 50-metre control tower.
AlUla is a unique crossroads of civilisations and modern development, where you can admire millennia-old heritage and contemporary sophistication. Explore this destination by roaming around the stunning desert landscape and go into the heart of the ancient oasis.
Begin with a visit to Hegra, Saudi Arabia’s first UNESCO World Heritage Site. This ancient Nabataean city features over 110 remarkably preserved tombs carved into the golden sandstone rock, clearly revealing the stories of a bygone era. Discover the historical city of Dadan, the former capital of the Dadanite and Lihyanite kingdoms. Then head to the nearby Jabal Ikmah, often described as an ‘open-air library’ due to its abundance of ancient rock inscriptions.
For exciting outdoor adventures, enjoy a hot air balloon ride offering breath-taking views of the canyons, or go stargazing at the International DarkSky Park. To marvel at an iconic sight, experience the vast, natural sandstone sculpture known as Elephant Rock.
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