The National Flag carrier of Qatar has always been expanding on the front foot. And now it is taking us to the city of French Riviera. Yes, you heard it right, Qatar Airways has touched down in France and we are already feeling to plan a fancy trip to the land of gourmet food, wines, and fashion. Let’s discuss more about this French Affair.
Qatar Airways Debut In Lyon, The French City
Luminous Lyon🌟#QatarAirways begins its direct flights from #Doha to #Lyon today! ✈️🇫🇷 pic.twitter.com/F45S76E2uQ
— Qatar Airways (@qatarairways) July 3, 2023
Qatar Airways has launched its first direct service to the city of Lyon, France, a company statement announced on Monday. This route is part of Qatar Airways’ global network of over 160 destinations and is serviced by a fleet of 22 business-class aircraft and 232 economy-class aircraft. The flights to Lyon will take place on four weekly frequencies – Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday. This route further expands Qatar Airways’ presence in France.
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More Than Just A Flight!
And touchdown🛬
Celebrating #QatarAirways first direct route from Doha to Lyon 🇫🇷 🎉 pic.twitter.com/DygUKu58YQ
— Qatar Airways (@qatarairways) July 3, 2023
Hamad International Airport is delighted to welcome French and European passengers to its inaugural flight. Passengers were presented with traditional French fare and a carefully curated menu of premium French cuisine, hosted in both Premium and Economy cabins. Qatar and France continue to benefit from a long-standing strategic relationship in various areas, such as diplomacy, trade and tourism. Passengers will be able to make their way to over 160 destinations around the world in an enjoyable and captivating manner.
VINCI Airports is proud to announce the establishment of a new international destination from the city of Lyon. It will demonstrate the airport’s expertise in developing new routes and the quality of its relationships with various airlines. This new link between the capital city of Qatar and the city of Lyon will further enhance the attractiveness of the region. The connections to and from the Lyon metropolitan area, as well as other destinations in the Middle East, Asia, Vietnam, Indonesia, and Thailand, will strengthen.
Lyon is the third French destination for Qatar Airways. The airlines first made strong relations with Paris and Nice. If you’re looking to fly from Qatar to France, there are a few of the most popular routes. From Qatar, you can fly to Paris from Hamad International Airport, where the average flight time is 9h41m. Or, if you’re flying to Lyon from Qatar, you can take the 11h flight to St. Exupery Airport.
So where are you planning to fly to fulfil your French dream?
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