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When you fly from London Gatwick 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.
London Gatwick Airport is the United Kingdom's second busiest international airport, offering excellent facilities to streamline your journey from West Sussex. As you prepare for your departure, you can rely on multiple convenient transport options to reach the North or South Terminal, located around 29 miles south of Central London. If you choose rail travel, the dedicated train station is directly attached to the South Terminal, with frequent services from Gatwick Express, Southern, and Thameslink. Driving? Official airport parking, including Short Stay, Long Stay, and Valet, is available, or you can arrange an official taxi with a provider like Gatwick Cars.
After checking in on the upper floors and passing security, you enter the expansive departure lounges of the North or South Terminal. These areas feature a wide variety of amenities to enhance your pre-flight time before boarding. You can browse high street shops or World Duty Free to pick up luxury goods and travel essentials for your destination. For high-quality, quick service, many restaurants and cafes guarantee to serve your food within 15 minutes, allowing you to relax without stress.
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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