Thursday, January 2, 2025 Qatar Airways, crowned the World’s Best Airline by Skytrax in 2024, celebrated the return of its service to Abha International Airport (AHB) on Thursday, January 2, 2025. The airline will operate twice-weekly flights to Abha, seamlessly connecting travelers to its extensive global network spanning over 170 destinations. This route reinstatement increases Qatar Airways’ destinations within Saudi Arabia to 11, including Abha, AlUla, Dammam, Jeddah, Medina, NEOM, Qassim, Riyadh, Tabuk, Taif, and Yanbu.
Qatar Airways’ Group Chief Executive Officer, Engr. Badr Mohammed Al-Meer, said: “We are delighted to resume flights to Abha, our 11 th 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.” Air Connectivity Program CEO, Mr. Majid Khan, said : “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.” Cluster 2 Airports Company Chief Executive Officer, Eng. Ali Masrahi, said : “The commencement of direct flights between Doha and Abha represents a significant step forward in enhancing con.
