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When you fly from Lahore 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.
Allama Iqbal International Airport offers a smooth start to your worldwide journey, serving as Pakistan’s second-largest civil airport. Located about 15 miles from central Lahore, you can easily reach the airport via local buses or taxis; booking a taxi in advance through your accommodation is recommended, particularly if you have heavy luggage. Due to busy traffic and tight airport security, allow at least two hours before your scheduled departure time to complete check-in and security procedures smoothly. Short and long-term parking are available close to the terminal.
Once inside the main passenger terminal’s Departures area, you will find 32 upgraded check-in desks. As you wait for your flight, you can enjoy a variety of amenities. Passengers can relax in multiple lounge areas, including a VIP lounge for first and business class travellers, or in the spacious international Departures lounge, which accommodates up to 1,200 people. Retail outlets offer a selection of goods, accessories, local souvenirs, and Duty Free shopping. You can also find high quality light refreshments, snacks, and drinks, including a speciality Pakistani sweets vendor, and benefit from free Wi-Fi throughout the airport. Special assistance is also readily available for disabled passengers.
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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Feeling inspired? Explore beyond Lahore
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