Qatar Airways has expanded its operations in Saudi Arabia with the launch of its ninth gateway, NEOM.
The inaugural flight touched down for the first time at NEOM Bay Airport on December 9.
With the launch of two weekly flights to NEOM, Qatar Airways takes the total number of destinations it serves within Saudi Arabia to nine, operating 125 weekly flights.
The other destinations include AlUla, Dammam, Gassim, Jeddah, Madina, NEOM, Riyadh, Taif, and Yanbu.
Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive Officer Badr Mohammed al-Meer said, “We are excited to introduce NEOM as our ninth gateway in Saudi Arabia. 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 travellers from all over the world to this visionary region.”
NEOM Airports Chief Executive Officer Justin Erbacci said, "We are delighted to welcome Qatar Airways to NEOM Bay Airport. 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.”
