Watch: Qatar Airways lands its first flight at NEOM Bay airport

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Qatar Airways landed its first flight to Saudi Arabia’s NEOM Bay airport on Saturday.

NEOM expands its international connections

The NEOM Bay flight becomes the Qatari flag carrier’s ninth route to the kingdom.

Qatar Airways announced two weekly flights to NEOM Bay with Airbus A320 aircraft starting December 9 from Hamad International Airport in Doha.

Our inaugural flight has landed today in #NEOM ?️

The Land of the Future has officially become our ninth destination in #SaudiArabia ?? #QatarAirways#GoingPlacesTogether pic.twitter.com/sCHtmIuUHf

— Qatar Airways (@qatarairways) December 9, 2023

Qatar Airways’ Airbus A320-214 flight 1204 departs from Doha to NEOM Bay, at 06:55 am on Saturdays and 06:35 on Thursdays. Flight 1205 departs NEOM Bay for Doha on Saturdays at 2 pm and Thursdays at 01:40 pm.

NEOM began its international flight operations in 2022 with Saudi Arabia’s national flag carrier, Saudia operating a weekly round trip flights from NEOM Bay Airport to Dubai International Airport starting June 2022.

Qatar-Saudi Arabia routes

With the launch of NEOM services, the carrier now offers a total of 125 weekly flights between Doha and Saudi Arabia.

Some of the cities served include AlUla (ULH), Dammam (DMM), Jeddah (JED), Medina (MED), Riyadh (RUH), among others. The network provides travelers with a “comprehensive options to explore the diverse landscapes and cultures of this thriving country,” according to a Qatar Airways statement.

“We are excited to introduce NEOM as our ninth gateway in Saudi Arabia,” said Qatar Airways group chief executive officer, Badr Mohammed Al Meer.

He added, “We believe that the launch of this flight underlines our commitment to providing a seamless travel experience for our passengers in the Saudi market. NEOM is the land of the future, where technology, sustainability, and innovation converge to create a unique and dynamic region. We are delighted to connect travelers from all over the world to this visionary region.”

“We are delighted to welcome Qatar Airways to NEOM Bay Airport,” said NEOM Airport chief executive officer, Justin Erbacci.

“Twice weekly flights to Hamad International Airport, which is one of the most significant air hubs in the wider region, offer people and businesses exciting access to an extensive onward global network. NEOM Bay’s addition of a fourth airline operator, and third international destination, is a milestone moment in the early phases of our strategic expansion of NEOM’s connectivity, which is so vital to support our ongoing development.”