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When you fly from Algiers to Kolkata 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.
Algiers International Airport, or Houari Boumediene Airport, serves as Algeria's primary international air transport hub, ensuring your journey begins smoothly.
The airport is conveniently situated just 17 kilometres southeast of the city centre. Getting there is straightforward, whether you choose a taxi, which takes around 25 minutes, or a bus service, with journeys taking approximately 30 minutes from the city. If you're driving, choose from short and long-term parking, including 5,000 spaces next to the international terminal.
After checking in at Terminal 1, Hall 1, relax in one of the public or private VIP lounges offering business facilities. You can also explore a wide range of other amenities, including banking outlets and change booths. You'll find ample shopping and dining options throughout the terminals, plus a large duty-free shop for your last-minute purchases. Pay-as-you-go Wi-Fi is accessible in all public areas, with vouchers obtainable from newsagents and coffee shops.
Kolkata is a huge, vibrant commercial powerhouse in Eastern India, blending ultra-modern developments with profound traditional values. This energetic metropolis, formerly known as Calcutta, offers a welcoming and friendly atmosphere that will instantly captivate you.
Plan your exploration to appreciate the city’s diverse character. Central Kolkata’s main focal point is the magnificent open parkland of Maidan, which provides a tranquil respite from the surrounding sounds and pace of life. Nearby, you can admire the city's most famous landmark, the towering Victoria Monument, carved from white marble. In the north, you will discover the beautiful Nakhoda Mosque, the city's largest, showcasing stunning Islamic architecture. For a true taste of local life, head to the wonderfully lively Big Bazaar, where you can buy almost anything imaginable. A visit to the exquisite Marble Palace, set in a perfectly manicured tropical garden, is an absolute must.
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