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When you fly from Thiruvananthapuram 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.
Trivandrum International Airport offers a smooth and convenient start to your global journey. To reach this bustling Indian airport, you can drive via northbound NH66 bypass, or take advantage of the frequent and inexpensive buses from the city, allowing around 30 minutes travel time. For quicker transit, authorised, metred taxis are recommended, taking approximately 20 minutes depending on traffic. If driving, limited parking is available with around 700 spaces at the International Terminal, where you will depart.
Upon arrival, allow ample time for check-in and tight security, particularly during peak travel times. Once airside, the terminal provides excellent passenger facilities. You will find a variety of food and beverage vendors offering both local delicacies, such as chai sellers, and international cuisine outlets. Enjoy browsing the quality retail outlets selling accessories and luxury goods, including high quality leather goods, as you prepare for your flight. Free internet connection and an international telephone counter are available throughout the terminal for your convenience.
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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