APRIL 19TH, 2017

Qatar Airways to fly first Dublin-Doha route from June, with connections to Tokyo, Sydney, Auckland and many more

§ Daily flights to the Qatari capital of Doha begin on 12 June, the route is Ireland’s first ever direct air link to Qatar, and Qatar Airways’ first ever service to Ireland.
§ Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive: “Ireland’s increasing global presence makes the route an attractive investment.”
§ New route will open five Australian destinations to Irish passengers through Doha.
§ The Dublin-Doha route will be serviced by a Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft.

Qatar Airways, the world’s fastest growing airline, will begin daily flights from Dublin Airport to the Qatari capital of Doha on 12 June.

The Dublin-Doha route is Ireland’s first ever direct air link to the Gulf state of Qatar, and Qatar Airways’ first Irish route.

From Doha’s Hamad International Airport, Irish passengers flying with Qatar Airways can connect to more than 150 destinations, including Tokyo, Sydney, Auckland, Bangkok and Beijing.

Dublin is one of 14 new cities, which the airline will add to its network in 2017/18, including Canberra in Australia, Chiang Mai in Thailand and two destinations in Saudi Arabia.

Canberra will become the fifth Australian city served by Qatar Airways – taking the number of Australian destinations open to Irish passengers through Doha up to five.

Commenting ahead of the inaugural flight, Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive, His Excellency 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."

The Dublin-Doha route will be serviced by a Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft. Flights are available for booking at www.qatarairways.com.