When you fly from Hong Kong to Almaty 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.
Prepare for your journey from Hong Kong International Airport, also known by its location on Chek Lap Kok island. This renowned air hub ensures your departure is efficient and pleasant, backed by friendly staff. To get to the airport, the Airport Express bus service offers a direct link from the central business district. A fleet of regular and quick buses also transports travellers from most parts of the city, with taxis, coaches and a limousine service available outside the main terminals. If you are driving, car parking is available across three areas, although long-term availability can be limited. When it is time to check in, please proceed to Terminal 1. If your flight is departing from gates 501-510, a free shuttle bus is available to take you from Terminal 1 to the North Satellite Concourse. While you await your flight, enjoy the exceptional facilities, which include a vast array of retail outlets and excellent dining opportunities, offering everything from Chinese and Asian food to European-style cuisine. For those seeking relaxation, you could even play a round at the airport's Sky City Nine Eagles golf course.
Almaty is Kazakhstan's vibrant cultural and economic heart, uniquely blending a modern urban experience with the breathtaking, snow-capped Tian Shan mountain range as its backdrop. Known as a 'garden city' for its wide, leafy avenues, you can immerse yourself in local culture at the historic Green Bazaar (Zelyony Bazaar), sampling fresh regional produce and authentic Kazakh delicacies. For stunning city views, take the scenic cable car to Kok Tobe Hill. Standing 1,100 metres high, this hilltop park offers panoramic vistas over the city and the surrounding Trans-Ili Alatau peaks, culminating in a visit to the iconic Beatles monument.