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When you fly from Phuket 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.
Enjoy a warm welcome when starting your journey at Phuket International Airport and get ready for a smooth travel experience. Explore several convenient options for getting there. A taxi or pre-arranged limousine service offers the quickest route from downtown Phuket, taking approximately one hour. Alternatively, use the dedicated bus route to reach the airport in around 80 minutes.
To complete check-in and security procedures efficiently at Terminal 2, be sure to arrive at least two hours before departure. Once you're past security, discover a range of retail outlets. Browse the duty-free shops and local stores where you'll find souvenirs and quality jewellery pieces. Essential services like currency exchange and ATMs are readily available, and you can connect to the complimentary Wi-Fi for the first two hours. Before your flight, don't forget to stop by the main restaurant located on the third floor. Here, you can delight your palate with authentic Thai cuisine.
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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