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When you fly from Beirut to Kolkata 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.
Beirut–Rafic Hariri International Airport offers a modern and efficient start to your journey. As a major transport hub for both passengers and cargo, you will find the ultra-modern terminal designed for your comfort and convenience.
When planning your departure, note that getting to the airport is easy. Regulated, official airport taxis will deliver you directly to the main terminal entrance. Alternatively, local buses stop at the airport roundabout, just a kilometre from the terminal building. If you are driving, short and long-term parking is available with 2,350 spaces, managed 24 hours a day.
Inside the terminal, you will find helpful staff and ample facilities. The main building connects the East Wing (gates 1–12) and the West Wing (gates 13–23). Qatar Airways passengers with premium tickets can enjoy the Cedar Lounge, situated on the third level, which offers a business centre and self-service cafeteria. Across the main terminal area, you can utilise services like banks, a post office, prayer rooms, a tourist information centre or enjoy shopping at the duty free shops, available once you have cleared immigration.
Kolkata is a huge, vibrant commercial powerhouse in Eastern India, blending ultra-modern developments with profound traditional values. This energetic metropolis, formerly known as Calcutta, offers a welcoming and friendly atmosphere that will instantly captivate you.
Plan your exploration to appreciate the city’s diverse character. Central Kolkata’s main focal point is the magnificent open parkland of Maidan, which provides a tranquil respite from the surrounding sounds and pace of life. Nearby, you can admire the city's most famous landmark, the towering Victoria Monument, carved from white marble. In the north, you will discover the beautiful Nakhoda Mosque, the city's largest, showcasing stunning Islamic architecture. For a true taste of local life, head to the wonderfully lively Big Bazaar, where you can buy almost anything imaginable. A visit to the exquisite Marble Palace, set in a perfectly manicured tropical garden, is an absolute must.
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