Qatar Airways has touched down its first resumption flight at Yanbu, the airlines' eighth connection in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia 7 December 2023. The non-stop service will operate two weekly flights on Wednesday and Sunday.
Water cannons saluted Qatar Airways flight QR1216 with showers of affection when the flight landed at Prince Abdul Mohsin bin Abdulaziz International Airport, to signify the renewed connection between Yanbu and Doha.
Engr. Badr Mohammed Al Meer, Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive said: "We're pleased to welcome Yanbu back into our extensive network, comprised now of eight Saudi cities. This highlights our commitment to increasing travel options for passengers in the Saudi market, which remains one of the key global markets for Qatar Airways. We look forward to connecting travellers to and from Yanbu to over 170 destinations across the globe, while offering them an unrivalled travel experience onboard our state-of-the-art aircraft and through our multiple award-winning hub, Hamad International Airport."