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When you fly from Manchester 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.
Manchester Airport is an international transport hub committed to efficiency and professionalism as you begin your journey. Getting to the airport is simple with The Station, a central ground transport hub connecting over 300 trains, 100 coaches and 500 buses daily, alongside a Metrolink service. If you're driving, short-stay parking is available adjacent to the terminals, with long-stay options at the main parking area near Terminal 2 and the two ‘Jetparks’ sites.
Check in at the expansive Terminal 2 and enjoy a relaxed departure experience before boarding. Explore retail outlets filled with everything from duty-free goods and high-end fashion accessories to travel essentials. You can enjoy snacks and coffee at the food court, which features exclusive restaurants serving culinary treats from around the world. For a quiet moment before your flight, you can unwind in the tranquil setting of the Escape Lounge in Terminal 2.
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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