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When you fly from Hanoi 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.
Noi Bai International Airport provides a modern, efficient gateway for your departure from Hanoi, Vietnam. You will find that staff are friendly and focused on ensuring a pleasant travel experience. When you fly from Hanoi, you will depart from the contemporary Terminal 2 building, which has significantly enhanced airport capacity and amenities.
Allow yourself at least two hours before your scheduled departure time to complete check-in and security procedures. Transportation to the airport is straightforward, despite Hanoi’s often congested traffic. Affordable and plentiful taxis take around 30 minutes from the city centre. Alternatively, you can take city buses 7 or 17, or opt for a dedicated airport minibus. For those driving, plenty of short-term and long-term parking areas are available, alongside a VIP valet service.
Once airside, you can relax in the public lounge or, if travelling First or Business Class, take advantage of the dedicated business lounge facilities. Terminal 2 boasts improved amenities, offering you a good selection of retail outlets where you can purchase high-quality accessories and locally made Vietnamese goods. Food and drink vendors supply everything from light snacks to substantial meals. Essential services like ATMs are available in the main forecourt, and you can shop at the Duty Free store after clearing security checks.
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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