Book flights from Kathmandu to Paris with Qatar Airways
Comfort and luxury are the defining features on flights from Kathmandu to Paris with Qatar Airways. Enjoy the comfort of spacious cabins, the attention of a professional and welcoming cabin crew, and a range of other world-class services, including award-winning cuisine.
Paris is the quintessential European city of culture, positively bursting with grand attractions such as Notre Dame Cathedral and world-class art galleries like the Louvre. The old bridges over the Seine and the café culture of the Left Bank and Latin Quarter add significantly to its charm for visitors, and boutique shopping on streets like the Rue du Faubourg Saint-Honore is excellent. As well as seeing major attractions such as the Eiffel Tower and the Musee d’Orsay, take time out to simply wander the streets and enjoy the numerous hidden gems of this great city.
Arriving in Paris
Auckland International airport is the largest and busiest commercial and passenger hub in New Zealand, serving over nine million international and seven and a half million domestic passengers every year.
Modern and recently updated, the airport welcomes passengers from all over the world, and because of New Zealand’s location, sees a very high volume of long-haul passengers.
Auckland is a key transport hub in the Pacific region, and passengers flying from Auckland with Qatar Airways will find it to be a friendly, welcoming and very well-organised airport.
Transportation and parking
Auckland International airport is well served by public transport, with regular buses running every 20-30 minutes from the centre of Auckland. Look for Airbus and Maxx services, which also interconnect with other locations including Albany, Botany and Pakuranga. Shuttle buses run between most large hotels and the airport, and your hotel concierge will be able to provide you with timetables.
Taxi ranks are also located to the west of the International terminal building and a taxi journey from the centre of Auckland should take approximately 30 minutes, depending on the time of day and traffic conditions.
Limousines are also available for hire. Parking at the airport is plentiful with both short- and long-term options, undercover parking with high security, and a valet parking service.
Arriving at the airport
Passengers flying from Auckland with Qatar Airways depart from the International Terminal departure area. The international departure area is located on the upper level of the Terminal, and is connected via escalators and elevators. It is a very large building, so it is important to ensure you are in the correct part of the terminal and to leave yourself plenty of time to get to your check-in desk.
Security can be very tight, so allow approximately two hours before your flight is due to board to clear check-in and security checks.
Facilities and amenities
Auckland International airport has excellent facilities, with over 100 shops on-site and plenty of food and drink outlets too. One unique feature of the airport is a shopping collection point, where goods bought elsewhere in New Zealand from participating shops can be sent straight to the airport, to be collected before you fly out.
Food options include premium-quality sushi and Asian cuisine, through to on-the-go snacks and coffee outlets. For business travellers there are two large conference rooms in the international terminal building, and additional meeting rooms throughout the airport. Spacious VIP lounges are available for First and Business Class passengers.
Flying from Lusaka
Approximately 16 miles from the centre of Lusaka is Kenneth Kaunda International Airport. This bright, modern airport serves the whole of Zambia and acts as an entry and departure point for the thousands of tourists. Passengers flying from Lusaka with Qatar Airways will find this efficient airport to be a great starting point for any journey, and a hassle-free way to connect to the major international air hubs around the world.
Transportation and parking
The easiest way to get to and from the airport is to pre-book a taxi through your hotel reception or concierge service. It is not advisable to hail a taxi from the kerb, as there are unlicensed taxis working in Lusaka. Agree the fare before the start of your journey. Buses do run to the airport, but they tend to be somewhat sporadic and full, making them unsuitable for travellers carrying a large amount of luggage.
Driving to the airport is relatively simple; just follow the Great East Road northeast of the capital and look for the signs for the slip-road leading to the airport, where you will find branches for most major car hire companies to drop off your car (depending on your arrangement).
At the airport
Passengers flying from Lusaka with Qatar Airways depart from the main terminal’s Departure area. The airport can handle up to two million passengers a year, but apart from peak travel times it is relatively quiet. This makes check-in and security checks quick and easy, so allow around an hour before your flight is due to depart to check-in and go through customs. Be aware that although smooth, security checks are rigorous so ensure all your paperwork is in order before you arrive.
Facilities and amenities
Facilities are limited at the airport, although it does meet most traveller’s needs. A restaurant serves a variety of local and international cuisine, and there are coffee stands and vendors for on-the-go snacks and beverages. A few shops offer trinkets, travel essentials and souvenirs, although they can be a little pricey. ATMs and currency exchange facilities are available, and Wi-Fi is available in the VIP lounge and in certain parts of the main waiting area.