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When you fly from Cape Town to Islamabad 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.
Cape Town International Airport is South Africa’s key air transport hub, offering direct connections across the African continent and beyond. To ensure a smooth start to your journey, plan to arrive at least two hours before departure. This way, you can take your time checking in and passing through security within the International Departures area.
Getting to the airport is straightforward. Hop onto a My Citi Bus, operating directly from the Civic Centre, or opt for the authorised taxi service, Touch-Down Taxis. If you are driving, the two Parkade areas consist of nearly 5,800 short and long-term parking spaces, including covered ones. Lock-up garages can also be pre-booked for added security, giving you peace of mind before you take off.
Once inside the terminal, you'll find modern facilities to suit your needs. Travelling for work? Head to the dedicated, purpose-built business centre, or relax in one of the luxurious Business Class lounges. Any disabled passengers joining you on your trip can make use of fully accessible services. Plus, enjoy browsing various retail outlets selling locally-made goods and chic accessories, or savour everything from light refreshments to hearty meals at one of the restaurants.
Islamabad, Pakistan's capital, welcomes you with its surprisingly green spaces and beautifully planned, wide, tree-lined boulevards. This thriving cultural, commercial and financial hub perfectly blends tradition with innovation and forward development, offering you a genuinely warm welcome. You will discover a vibrant and fascinating city, full of unique sights that make it a truly memorable destination in Asia.
For a peaceful escape, explore Islamabad’s beautiful parks, which offer a tranquil respite from the urban pace and city noise. Head up to Daman-e-Koh for a wonderful vantage point and panoramic view across the metropolis valley, an incredibly popular spot with a collection of very good restaurants for dining. You should also visit the vast Fatima Jinnah Park, which is considered one of the largest parks in South East Asia, providing huge expanses of open space for relaxation and recreation.
Delve into Pakistan's rich history and transport heritage at the Golra Pakistan Railways Heritage Museum, which celebrates the country's 19th-century rail infrastructure that was key to its growth as an international trading centre. To fully experience the local culture and past, take a trip to the ancient and carefully restored Saidpur Village in the foothills of the Margallas, where you can get up close with the Pakistani traditional crafts, music and authentic food.
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