Qatar Airways has launched direct flights to Hail International Airport in Saudi Arabia, with 3 flights a week via Hamad International Airport, making Hail the Qatari airline's 13th destination in the Kingdom.
The launch of this new route underscores Qatar Airways' strategic focus on strengthening its presence across the Kingdom, highlighting the importance of the Saudi travel market in its global network, according to the Qatar Airways website.
In a related context, and in line with Qatar Airways' long-standing commitment to strengthening regional air connectivity, the new flights are expected to boost travel from Africa, the Indian subcontinent, the Middle East and Southeast Asia to the north-central region of Saudi Arabia.
With the addition of Hail to its growing network, Qatar Airways will now operate more than 150 weekly flights to 13 destinations in Saudi Arabia, including Abha, AlUla, Dammam, Jeddah, Madinah, NEOM, Qassim, Riyadh, Tabuk, Taif, Red Sea and Yanbu.
Qatar Airways offers travellers from across the Kingdom seamless connections to more than 170 destinations worldwide via its hub in Doha, Hamad International Airport. Hail, located in north-central Saudi Arabia, is known for its history, cultural heritage and natural desert landscapes, making it an attractive destination for travellers seeking nature experiences and adventure.
Historically, the region was a major hub along ancient trade and pilgrimage routes and is home to UNESCO World Heritage Sites featuring rock art reflecting thousands of years of human civilization. Hail Governorate continues to grow as a cultural and regional centre within the Kingdom.
Qatar Airways' flight schedule to Hail, on Mondays, Thursdays and Saturdays, in local time, is as follows:
Flight QR1228 departs Doha at 14:20 and arrives in Hail at 16:30.
Flight QR1229 departs Hail at 17:30 and arrives in Doha at 19:25.
Flights can be booked via the website qatarairways.com or the Qatar Airways mobile app.
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