When you fly from Hong Kong to Erbil 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.
Prepare for your journey from Hong Kong International Airport, also known by its location on Chek Lap Kok island. This renowned air hub ensures your departure is efficient and pleasant, backed by friendly staff. To get to the airport, the Airport Express bus service offers a direct link from the central business district. A fleet of regular and quick buses also transports travellers from most parts of the city, with taxis, coaches and a limousine service available outside the main terminals. If you are driving, car parking is available across three areas, although long-term availability can be limited. When it is time to check in, please proceed to Terminal 1. If your flight is departing from gates 501-510, a free shuttle bus is available to take you from Terminal 1 to the North Satellite Concourse. While you await your flight, enjoy the exceptional facilities, which include a vast array of retail outlets and excellent dining opportunities, offering everything from Chinese and Asian food to European-style cuisine. For those seeking relaxation, you could even play a round at the airport's Sky City Nine Eagles golf course.
Discover Erbil, the vibrant and historic capital of the Kurdistan Region, renowned as one of the world's oldest continuously inhabited cities. This dynamic metropolis seamlessly blends a deep-rooted past with the energy of a modern hub. Your exploration will naturally begin at the magnificent, UNESCO World Heritage-listed Erbil Citadel, which dramatically dominates the city's skyline from its ancient mound, or 'tell'. Below the Citadel, you can wander through the lively main square and delve into the labyrinthine Qaysari Bazaar. Here, centuries of trade come to life, offering a sensory feast of local handicrafts, traditional fabrics, and delicious Kurdish sweets. For a peaceful break from the bustling city, take a relaxing walk in Sami Abdurrahman Park, one of the largest urban parks in the Middle East. The city also showcases impressive modern architecture, including the grand Jalil Khayat Mosque, famous for its beautifully tiled interiors. This fascinating destination offers you a direct link to Mesopotamian history, a world waiting to be explored atop its ancient Citadel.