Qatar Airways has announced direct flights from DOHA to NEOM Bay Airport in Saudi Arabia, as it becomes the airline's 10th route to the Kingdom. The inaugural flight successfully touched down at NEOM Bay Airport on December 9th, 2023. 

Additionally, Qatar Airways has expanded its network by introducing new routes to AlUla, Tabuk, and Yanbu, enhancing accessibility for global travelers eager to experience the natural and cultural wonders of Saudi Arabia.

Tourism Boom in Saudi Arabia

The first seven months of 2023 saw Saudi Arabia secure the second spot globally for the influx of tourists. According to the Ministry of Tourism, there was a significant increase of 58% in tourist arrivals by the end of July compared to the same period in 2019.

Expansion in Saudi Arabia

Qatar Airways has been gradually strengthening its presence in the Saudi market. The recent addition of NEOM Bay as a destination further bolsters the airline's standing in the region. 

Besides, the airline's recent announcement of new flights to AlUla, Tabuk, and Yanbu has improved accessibility for international visitors to experience the natural wonders of Saudi Arabia.

Cities Served by Qatar Airways

Qatar Airways provides services to nine cities within the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. These cities include AlUla, Dammam, Qassim, Jeddah, Madinah, NEOM, Riyadh, Taif, and Yanbu. 

Furthermore, flights to Tabuk are scheduled to commence on December 14th, 2023. By offering a comprehensive network across these cities, Qatar Airways ensures that travelers have a variety of destinations to choose from.

Commitment to Seamless Travel

Qatar Airways Group's Chief Executive Officer, Engr. Badr Mohammed Al-Meer expressed his enthusiasm about introducing NEOM as the ninth gateway in Saudi Arabia. 

“We are excited to introduce NEOM as our ninth gateway in Saudi Arabia. We believe that the launch of this flight underlines our commitment to providing a seamless travel experience for our passengers in the Saudi market.”

A Vision of the Future

Often called the land of dreams, NEOM represents a commitment to a sustainable future. This region embodies visionary development and is set to revolutionize how we live and work with nature. With the introduction of Qatar Airways operations, NEOM is set to be even more globally connected.

Justin Erbacci, NEOM Airports' chief executive officer, welcomed Qatar Airways to NEOM Bay Airport. 

“NEOM Bay’s addition of a fourth airline operator and third international destination is a milestone moment in the early phases of our strategic expansion of NEOM’s connectivity, which is so vital to support our ongoing development.”

Global Connectivity from NEOM

Passengers traveling from NEOM will enjoy seamless connectivity to over 170 destinations worldwide. These include sought-after destinations in China, Europe, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Thailand, and the United States.

Booking Flights to NEOM

Tickets for flights to NEOM are now available for booking through the Qatar Airways website, mobile app, and travel agencies. The flight schedule to NEOM is as follows:

Thursday

Doha (DOH) to NEOM (NUM) – Flight No. QR1204: Departure 06:35; Arrival 09:50
NEOM (NUM) to Doha (DOH) – Flight No. QR1205: Departure 11:05; Arrival 13:40Saturday

Doha (DOH) to NEOM (NUM) – Flight No. QR1204: Departure 06:55; Arrival 10:10
NEOM (NUM) to Doha (DOH) – Flight No. QR1205: Departure 11:25; Arrival 14:00

World’s Best Airline

Qatar Airways, a multiple award-winning airline, won the 'World's Best Business Class' for the tenth time at the 2023 World Airline Awards, managed by the international air transport rating organization Skytrax. 

The airline continues to be synonymous with excellence, taking home Best Airline in the Middle East, World’s Best Business Class Lounge, and World’s Best Business Class Lounge Dining at the prestigious awards held during the 2023 Paris Air Show.

NEOM’s Vision

NEOM is an accelerator of human progress and a vision of what a New Future might look like. It is a region in northwest Saudi Arabia on the Red Sea being built from the ground up as a living laboratory where entrepreneurship will chart the course for this New Future.

NEOM is due to feature hyperconnected, cognitive cities, ports and enterprise zones, research centers, sports and entertainment venues, and tourist destinations. As a hub for innovation, entrepreneurs, business leaders, and companies will come to research, incubate, and commercialize new technologies and enterprises in groundbreaking ways.

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