Qatar Airways is known for offering fantastic service to its flyers. And as it flies passengers to different destinations around the globe, it’s continuously expanding its reach across the globe by adding new destinations to its network. And now it has added another destination, this time in Saudi Arabia. We are talking about the launch of Doha flights, which was recently inaugurated.
Qatar Airways Launches Flights To Hail
The launch of its flight to Hail comes as the airline marks it as the 13th destination in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Yes, it’s going to serve the destination thrice a week through direct flights. The flight between Hamad International Airport in Qatar and Hail International Airport in Saudi Arabia shows the airline’s strategic focus on expanding its presence across Saudi Arabia. Not to mention, it aligns with the airline’s long-term commitment to enhancing regional connectivity. With the new service, it’s going to boost travel from Africa, the Indian subcontinent, South-east Asia, and the Middle East to the North Central region of Saudi Arabia.
The Route Will Be Serviced Thrice A Week
With the addition of Hail, Qatar Airways will now serve more than 150 weekly flights. These will be to 13 destinations, including Abha, Dammam, Qassim, Jeddah, AlUla, Medina, NEOM, Riyadh, Tabuk, Taif, The Red Sea, and Yanbu. This is brilliant news as Hail province is in the North-central Saudi Arabia, and is known for its rich history and cultural heritage. With a distinctive desert landscape, the beautiful destination is perfect for travellers who are seeking some natural experiences and adventure. Not to mention, it is home to UNESCO World Heritage Sites, such as the Rock Art, which reflects thousands of years of human presence.
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What About Flight Timings?
Coming to the flight details, this will depart on every Monday, Thursday, and Saturday. As it happens, flight QR1228 will depart from Hamad International Airport for Hail International Airport at 2:20 PM and arrive at 4:30 PM. The return flight, which is QR1229 from Hail to Doha, will depart at 5:30 PM and arrive at 7:25 PM.
It should be noted that this comes at a time when it’s worth mentioning that Qatar Airways has been voted as the World’s Best Airline by Skytrax for 2025. Offering its customers world-class connectivity, this award-winning airline has its home base at the Hamad International Airport, which is also an award-winning Doha hub.
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