Gurugram: Vistara, India's leading full-service airline and joint venture between the Tata group and Singapore Airlines, recently launched 4x weekly flights between Mumbai and Doha. Vistara's A321neo aircraft successfully executed its inaugural flight to Doha, departing from the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport in Mumbai at 18:45 Hours (IST) and arriving at Hamad International Airport in Doha at 20:30 Hours (local time zone) on 15 December 2023.
Due to a reliable increase in travel demand between India and the Middle East, Vistara has prioritized expanding its presence in the region. The airline currently provides direct connectivity to five destinations in the region, including Abu Dhabi, Dammam, Dubai, Jeddah, and Muscat.
Vistara’s Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Vinod Kannan said, "Based on the remarkable response to Vistara's Middle Eastern routes, we are confident that the launch of operations to Doha will further strengthen our footprint in the region. Doha - an essential commercial hub and home to a large Indian diaspora - is Vistara's 50th destination and the sixth in the middle east. We are excited to bring the Best Airline in India and Southern Asia to Doha with direct connectivity from Mumbai. We firmly believe that Vistara's widely appreciated product and globally awarded service make for just the right combination to cater to the market requirements and customers' demand."
