Qatar Airways announces expansion of its operations in Saudi Arabia with the launch new flights to Abha. From January 2, 2025the airline will offer two weekly flights to Abha International Airport. Moreover, during the winter season flight frequency on NEOM will be doubledmoving from two to four flights per week.
This new connection complements the destinations already served by the company, such asAlUla, Dammam, Jeddah, Medina, NEOM, Qasim, Riyadh, Tabuk, Taif and Yanbu. With more than 140 weekly flights to Saudi ArabiaQatar Airways is strengthening its commitment to expanding connectivity in the region.
Qatar Airways currently offers two weekly flights to NEOMwhich will increase to four flights this winter.
THAT Chairman and CEO of Qatar Airways Group, English. Badr Mohammed Al Meersaid: ” We are pleased to announce the resumption of our flights to Abha and increased frequency of flights to NEOM, strengthening our presence in Saudi Arabia. This expansion reflects our unwavering commitment to providing our passengers with access to the Kingdom’s most popular destinations. We look forward to welcoming business and leisure travelers to the superior service and unrivaled connectivity that Qatar Airways offers through its hub at Hamad International Airport in Doha. »
Mr. Majid Khan, General Manager, Saudi Air Services Programexpressed his enthusiasm: “ We are delighted that the world’s best airline, rated by Skytrax, is resuming direct scheduled flights to the beautiful Asir region and Abha in Saudi Arabia. In addition, the frequency growth in NEOM, a unique futuristic city located on the Red Sea coast in the northwest of the country, is especially interesting. Thanks to Qatar Airways’ extensive network, travelers from 170 international destinations will now be able to access Abha and NEOM from the airline’s Doha hub. This resumption of services fits perfectly into our tourism strategy to highlight Saudi Arabia’s still-existent tourism potential.. »
For my part, Mr. Ali Masrahi, CEO of Cluster 2 Airports, said: ” Cluster 2 Airports, which operates 22 airports including NEOM and Abha, is honored to partner with Qatar Airways, voted the best airline in the world by Skytrax. The launch of direct flights to Asir and Abha as well as NEOM is in line with our strategic objectives under the National Aviation Strategy and Air Services Programme. This initiative strengthens our global network and demonstrates our commitment to raising the profile of our airports. With 19 Airport Council international accreditations, we remain committed to providing world-class airport services.. »
