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When you fly from Cape Town to Shiraz 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.
Discover Shiraz, a city with an ancient past and dynamic, modern outlook. The capital of Fars province, it's filled with lush green spaces, and known as the birthplace of the revered Persian poets Hafiz and Saadi.
Wander through the intricate network of the beautiful Eram Garden, to admire its decorated palace and artificial rivers. Look for the stunning Nasir al-Mulk Mosque, which is famous for the coloured glass that turns its interior into a dazzling kaleidoscope of light.
To immerse yourself in local culture, browse the Vakil Bazaar. You can easily spend hours exploring this historic maze of courtyards and shops to find exquisite Persian rugs, fragrant spices, and high-quality copper handicrafts.
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