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When you fly from Baku to Alexandria 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.
Start your journey seamlessly from Heydar Aliyev International Airport near Baku, the capital of Azerbaijan. Located approximately 20 kilometres from the city centre, the airport is easily reachable via a custom-built highway. If you're driving, you'll find ample short and long-term parking, with spaces for up to 1,600 vehicles in lots outside each terminal building. You can also pre-order a taxi through your hotel.
The terminal is designed for a smooth travel experience, ensuring that you quickly pass through check-in and immigration. Take advantage of currency exchange facilities and ATMs, and grab snacks or hot beverages from several vendors. Shop at the duty-free outlets to find last-minute gifts, perfume and luxury items. For a relaxing wait, enjoy the comfortable and spacious lounge areas, or unwind in the unique oak-veneer cocoons for added privacy.
Alexandria is famously known as the ‘Pearl of the Mediterranean’ for its stunning coastal setting. It's Egypt's largest seaport, where you can soak up a relaxed ambiance.
Start with a walk on the famed Corniche promenade, which stretches along the Mediterranean shore. Then visit the Citadel of Qaitbay, a formidable 15th-century fortress built on the exact site of the legendary Lighthouse of Alexandria. Here, you can admire incredible views of the sea and the Eastern Harbour.
The city is also rich in historical sites, including the striking Roman ruins of Kom al Dikka, which feature the only known Roman amphitheatre in Egypt. You must also see the towering Pompey’s Pillar, a majestic Roman triumphal column that is a symbol of the city’s deep roots. Finally, explore the impressive modern architecture of the Bibliotheca Alexandrina, a vast centre of knowledge and culture.
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