PRESSR: Qatar Airways launches direct flights to NEOM, its ninth destination in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

The national carrier of the State of Qatar operates two flights a week to NEOM on an Airbus A320 aircraft.

Travelers from NEOM will be able to continue their journeys through the Qatari carrier’s growing network of destinations, which includes more than 170 destinations in Asia, Africa, Europe and the Americas.

Doha, Qatar - Qatar Airways, which has won many international awards, announced the growth of its network of destinations in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia by launching direct flights to the NEOM region, its ninth destination in Saudi Arabia. The first flight of the Qatari carrier arrived at Neom Bay Airport on Saturday, December 9, 2023.

This launch comes in the wake of the Qatari carrier’s recent launch of new flights to Tabuk and the resumption of its coverage of the Yanbu route, which confirms Qatar Airways’ commitment to providing the best travel experience across its growing network of destinations, and enhancing its operational services in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, by enhancing travel options between NEOM and the world. .

With the launch of two flights per week to NEOM, Qatar Airways strengthens its presence in Saudi Arabia by increasing the number of flights it operates to 125 flights per week, including nine Saudi cities: AlUla, Dammam, Qassim, Jeddah, Medina, NEOM, Riyadh, Taif, Yanbu, This provides travelers with a comprehensive network of destinations to explore the natural and cultural diversity of the Kingdom.

M said. Badr Mohammed Al Meer, CEO of Qatar Airways Group: “Qatar Airways is proud to announce the launch of its direct flights to NEOM, the Qatari carrier’s ninth destination in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, as this step represents evidence of our commitment to providing an exceptional travel experience for travelers in the Saudi market. Today, NEOM represents the land of the future where technology meets sustainability and innovation in a unique destination. That is why we are happy to bring travelers from all over the world to this distinctive region.”

For his part, Justin Erbachi, CEO of NEOM Airports, said: “We are pleased to welcome Qatar Airways to NEOM Bay Airport, as the two new weekly flights between NEOM and Hamad International Airport, one of the most important and vital air hubs in the region, will contribute to expanding travel options for passengers from “NEOM. Qatar Airways joining us as the fourth airline to operate flights at NEOM Bay Airport, and also adding Doha to our list of destinations as the third global destination linked to the region, is a defining moment in our strategic expansion and continuous development in the field of enhancing travel options from NEOM to various global destinations.”

The new flights will form a link between employees working in NEOM and their families around the world, and will also contribute to facilitating business trips, which will strengthen the economic and social ties linking both the State of Qatar and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Travelers from the NEOM region in Saudi Arabia will be able to visit more than 170 destinations in the world, including: China, Europe, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, in addition to the United States of America, through the Qatari carrier’s main operations headquarters, Hamad International Airport, which has won the award. Several international awards. This step also demonstrates Qatar Airways' leadership in providing the best travel experiences to travelers from all over the world.

Travelers to NEOM can book flight tickets through the Qatar Airways website or visit their preferred travel agent.

Flight schedule to NEOM (local time)

  • Thursday

Doha (DOH) to NEOM (NUM) flight number QR1204 departure 06:35 arrival 09:50

NEOM (NUM) to Doha (DOH) flight number 1205 QRdeparture 11:05 arrival 13:40

  • Saturday

Doha (DOH) to NEOM (NUM) flight number QR1204 departure 06:55 arrival 10:10

NEOM (NUM) to Doha (DOH) flight number 1205 QRdeparture 11:25 arrival 14:00


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About Qatar Airways

Qatar Airways, which has won many international awards, continues its series of achievements, which were evident in receiving the “Best Business Class in the World 2023” award during the 2023 Skytrax World Awards for the tenth time in its history. It also won the “Best Airline in the Middle East” award, the “Best Business Class Lounge” award, and the “World’s Best Business Class Food Service” award during the 2023 Paris Air Show. Qatar Airways won the “Best Business Class Dining Award” award. “Best Airline in the World” seven times in the years (2011, 2012, 2015, 2017, 2019, 2021 and 2022), which is an unprecedented achievement.

The national carrier of the State of Qatar currently operates its flights to 170 global destinations, through its headquarters in Doha, Hamad International Airport, which was recently chosen as the “Best Airport in the Middle East.” It had won the “Best Airport in the World” award for two years in a row from Skytrax International for the years 2021 and 2022.

About NEOM

NEOM is a confident start for humanity's progress and the embodiment of a vision that represents what the new future will look like. It is located in the northwest of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia on the Red Sea, where it was built from scratch to be a vibrant metropolis and a place where entrepreneurship determines the course of this new future. NEOM will be a global destination and home for ambitious people who seek to contribute to building a new model of exceptional living and creating prosperous businesses, where creativity will be evident in the field of environmental preservation.

NEOM will be an exceptional home for living and working and will include a number of cities, ports, commercial areas, research centres, sports and entertainment facilities and tourist destinations.

As an innovation hub, NEOM will attract entrepreneurs, business leaders and companies from around the world to research, incubate and commercialize new technologies and projects in innovative ways. NEOM's residents will embody values that represent the spirit of community, and will adopt a culture that embraces exploration, adventure, and diversity.

For more information, please email us at media@neom.com or visit the NEOM website: https://www.neom.com/ar-sa and https://www.neom.com/ar-sa/newsroom

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