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When you fly from Maputo 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.
Maputo International Airport is Mozambique's primary international gateway, connecting the capital to both regional and international destinations. It's also the country's largest and busiest airport, operating 24 hours a day with an annual passenger capacity of over one million.
Get there via a local taxi service or one of the available bus routes, with dedicated parking facilities provided for private vehicles. Located just three kilometres northwest of the city centre, the airport is conveniently close. Once inside the modern terminal, proceed to one of the fourteen dedicated check-in counters. With advanced security screening systems and digital passenger information displays, you can look forward to a seamless travel experience.
As you wait to board your flight, enjoy various amenities at this major Southern African hub. The air-conditioned departure halls offer a selection of retail and dining outlets, and complimentary Wi-Fi is available in the waiting areas. You can also relax in the prestigious Presidential VIP Lounge.
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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