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When you fly from Algiers 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.
Algiers International Airport, or Houari Boumediene Airport, serves as Algeria's primary international air transport hub, ensuring your journey begins smoothly.
The airport is conveniently situated just 17 kilometres southeast of the city centre. Getting there is straightforward, whether you choose a taxi, which takes around 25 minutes, or a bus service, with journeys taking approximately 30 minutes from the city. If you're driving, choose from short and long-term parking, including 5,000 spaces next to the international terminal.
After checking in at Terminal 1, Hall 1, relax in one of the public or private VIP lounges offering business facilities. You can also explore a wide range of other amenities, including banking outlets and change booths. You'll find ample shopping and dining options throughout the terminals, plus a large duty-free shop for your last-minute purchases. Pay-as-you-go Wi-Fi is accessible in all public areas, with vouchers obtainable from newsagents and coffee shops.
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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