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When you fly from Kochi 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.
Cochin International Airport is a key travel hub in southern India, ensuring your journey begins smoothly. Getting to the airport is straightforward, with the most popular option being the bus service from nearby depots like Angamaly and Aluva Rajiv Gandhi Municipal bus station. Remember to plan your travel carefully as buses run approximately every 45 minutes. Alternatively, taxis are readily available, and short or long-term parking is offered, though spaces may be limited.
As you prepare for departure from the International Terminal, you will find staff dedicated to pleasant service. The airport offers a range of excellent facilities and amenities designed to meet your every need. You can find retail outlets selling everything from local handicrafts and pearls to high-end luxury goods and accessories for last-minute purchases. Numerous refreshment options are available, offering sit-down meals or quick snacks. For those seeking relaxation before boarding, consider visiting one of the three departure lounges, such as the expansive Earth Lounge, which provides private seating and panoramic views. First and business class travellers can also enjoy the serene Firefly Terrace garden for free. Support to disabled passengers and Wi-Fi in certain areas ensure a comfortable experience for all everyone.
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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