Good news…
Qatar Airways has announced it will begin daily flights from Dublin Airport to the Qatari capital of Doha on June 12.
The Dublin-Doha route is Ireland’s first ever direct air link to the Gulf state of Qatar, which will host the 2022 World Cup, and Qatar Airways’ first Irish route.
The Dublin-Doha route will be serviced by a Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft and from Doha, Irish passengers will be able to get connecting flights to over 150 other destinations including Tokyo, Sydney, Auckland, Bangkok and Beijing.
From June 12, daily flights will depart Dublin at 7.45am and 3.25pm on Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday and at 8.50am on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.
Commenting ahead of the inaugural flight, Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive, Mr Akbar Al Baker, said the new route to Dublin connects the airline to “an important and growing international hub.”
“Qatar Airways is very pleased to add Dublin to its route network. Ireland’s increasing presence in international business and affairs, and its status as a major tourism centre, makes it an attractive investment.
“I am immensely proud of Qatar Airways’ continued global expansion. We now offer our passengers more convenience and choice than ever before, in addition to unrivalled comfort and service. We look forward to welcoming Irish passengers to Doha for the first time, and from there, flying them to more than 150 destinations worldwide. Equally, we know that Dublin will prove a popular destination for the people of Qatar.”
Commenting today, Dublin Airport Managing Director Vincent Harrison said: “We’re delighted that Qatar Airways will launch its new daily Dublin-Doha service in June connecting Ireland to Qatar and beyond.
“Doha is one of eleven new routes at Dublin Airport this year and we are working closely with Qatar Airways to promote this new service.”
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