Expanded Network and Connectivity

These days, Abha is a member of a robust Saudi network comprising AlUla, Dammam, Jeddah, Medina, NEOM, Qassim, Riyadh, Tabuk, Taif, and Yanbu, Operating two weekly flights to Abha, Qatar Airways provides flawless connectivity to its worldwide fleet of more than 170 destinations, This enlarged service highlights Qatar Airways' emphasis on giving passengers more choices and better connections all around.

The resumption of flights to Abha signals a major turning point in the long-standing cooperation of the airline with Saudi Arabia , Launching its inaugural flight to Jeddah on January 29, 1997, Qatar Airways has progressively been more visible in the Kingdom, heavily investing in improving its services to and from Saudi Arabia.

Commitment to Connectivity and Tourism

Engr. Badr Mohammed Al-Meer, Group Chief Executive Officer of Qatar Airways described the Abha route as the 11th gateway to Saudi Arabia and expressed his delight at its resuming, Al-Meer said, "With over 140 weekly flights connecting more than 36,000 passengers weekly between Saudi Arabia and Doha, we are delighted to strengthen our commitment to enhancing connectivity, supporting tourism, and so promoting economic and cultural ties between our nations."

This fresh emphasis on connectivity fits very well with Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030, which seeks to diversify the economy and boost the Kingdom as a major travel destination worldwide. Achieving this aim mostly depends on the cooperation between Qatar Airways and the Saudi Air Connectivity Program. Mr. Majid Khan, the CEO of the program, underlined the significance of this cooperation since it not only links Qatar and Saudi Arabia but also lets worldwide guests enjoy the special attractions the Kingdom presents.

Enhancing Air Travel and Infrastructure

Cluster 2 Airports Company's CEO, Eng. Ali Masrahi, stressed the wider importance of the new Doha to Abha link. "This development helps to advance tourism by enhancing access to the Kingdom, so matching the National Transport and Logistics Strategy," Masrahi said.

Abha's inclusion into Qatar Airways' fleet captures the airline's ongoing Saudi market investment, The airline is satisfying the needs of a developing market by giving direct links to locations inside Saudi Arabia and beyond, so offering great travel experiences.

Flight Schedule and Details

Flights to Abha are scheduled every Thursday and Saturday.
Doha (DOH) to Abha (AHB): Flight QR1212 departs at 8:35 AM and arrives at 11:15 AM.
Abha (AHB) to Doha (DOH): Flight QR1213 departs at 12:15 PM and arrives at 2:45 PM.

These flights are designed to accommodate both leisure and business travelers, providing convenient timings for those traveling between Qatar and Saudi Arabia.

Qatar Airways Adds Abha to Saudi Network, Expanding to 11 Destinations

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