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When you fly from Edinburgh 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.
Edinburgh International Airport is Scotland's busiest airport, yet it maintains a friendly, personal atmosphere for a smooth start to your journey. Checking-in and navigating the terminal is quick and easy, with departure desks located right in front of the main entrances. When preparing for your flight, ensure your baggage is packed correctly due to tight security procedures. You should check in at least three hours before departure time.
Getting to the airport is straightforward. For transport, the Airlink (Service 100) bus runs 24/7 to the city centre every 10 minutes, offering on-board Wi-Fi. The Edinburgh Tram system also connects the city centre, and taxis are readily available outside the main entrance. If you are driving, parking is located right outside the terminal with both covered multi-storey and surface options. You can save up to 65 per cent by pre-booking your parking space.
Once through security, you will find a great selection of shops and retail outlets, perfect for duty-free purchases or picking up Scottish goods as souvenirs. Essential amenities like baby-care areas and banking facilities are also available. A range of eateries, restaurants and cafés are ready to serve you everything from sushi and seafood to quick snacks and coffee before you board.
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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