Qatar Airways has successfully resumed its flight services at Abha International Airport (AHB) as of January 2, 2025. This new route will operate two weekly flights to Abha, enhancing connectivity across Qatar Airways’ vast global network, which includes over 170 destinations worldwide.
With this addition, Qatar Airways now serves eleven destinations within Saudi Arabia, which include Abha, AlUla, Dammam, Jeddah, Medina, NEOM, Qassim, Riyadh, Tabuk, Taif, and Yanbu.
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Badr Mohammed Al-Meer, Group Chief Executive Officer of Qatar Airways, remarked: “We are delighted to resume flights to Abha, our 11th gateway in Saudi Arabia. With over 140 weekly flights, we connect more than 36,000 passengers weekly between Saudi Arabia and Doha. This highlights our commitment to enhancing connectivity, supporting tourism and strengthening economic and cultural ties between our two nations.”
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Majid Khan, CEO of the Air Connectivity Program, stated: “The cooperation between the Air Connectivity Program and Qatar Airways is a significant step in enhancing the Kingdom’s air connectivity. This partnership not only connects our two countries but also opens doors for global visitors to explore the unique experiences that the Kingdom offers.”
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Ali Masrahi, CEO of Cluster 2 Airports Company, added: “The commencement of direct flights between Doha and Abha represents a significant step forward in enhancing connectivity and promoting tourism in line with the National Transport and Logistics Strategy and Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030.”
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Hatim Al-Harbi, Chief of Tourism at Aseer Development Authority, observed: “The resumption of flights marks a pivotal milestone in our vision to position Aseer as an all-year-round tourist destination at the heart of the GCC.”
Flight Schedule to Abha (AHB):
- Doha (DOH) to Abha (AHB) – Flight QR1212: Departure 08:35; Arrival 11:15
- Abha (AHB) to Doha (DOH) – Flight QR1213: Departure 12:15; Arrival 14:45
Flight tickets to Abha are now open for booking via the Qatar Airways website, mobile app, and through travel agencies.
