Qatar Airways has announced the launch of flights to the "Red Sea" destination in Saudi Arabia starting October 21, 2025, with three flights per week, making it the 12th destination in its network in the Kingdom.
Badr Mohammed Al-Meer, Group Chief Executive Officer of Qatar Airways, explained that adding this new destination reflects the company's commitment to providing diverse travel options that meet demand from travelers around the world.
He added that the Red Sea destination offers new experiences in the Middle East, and with this launch travelers can reach it via our hub at Hamad International Airport, which is connected to more than 170 destinations worldwide.
For his part, John Pagano, CEO of Red Sea Global, explained that the partnership with Qatar Airways represents a pivotal step in cementing the destination's position as a global hub for luxury tourism, noting that the opening of more hotels and resorts will make these flights a bridge connecting the world to the region.
Qatar Airways is the only airline connecting the Red Sea destination with more than 170 destinations around the world, and it currently operates more than 130 weekly flights to various regions of the Kingdom, giving travelers from six continents seamless access to Saudi Arabia.
Flight Schedule (Local Time)
Inaugural flight on October 21, 2025
Doha to Red Sea, QR1226: departs 09:15, arrives 12:15.
Red Sea to Doha, QR1227: departs 14:15, arrives 16:45.
Regular schedule on Sundays, Tuesdays and Thursdays:
Doha to Red Sea, QR1226: departs 07:45, arrives 10:45.
Red Sea to Doha, QR1227: departs 11:45, arrives 14:15.
The Red Sea destination features more than 90 islands, valleys and natural landscapes, as well as one of the largest coral reef systems in the world. The destination currently welcomes visitors at five luxury resorts, while Shura Island will see the opening this year of the first of its 11 resorts, in addition to an international 18-hole golf course, a diverse range of restaurants, shops and cafes, and cultural events.
It is worth noting that Red Sea International Airport, operated by daa International since its opening in 2023, features an architectural design inspired by the desert landscape and aims to serve more than one million passengers annually by 2030. Flights can be booked via the Qatar Airways website qatarairways.com or the company's mobile app.
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