Qatar Airways has announced that the historic Balkan city of Sarajevo will join its global network in October as part of the airline’s expedited expansion plans.
The capital of Bosnia and Herzegovina is becoming the latest must-see destination for leisure travellers, combining its rich history with a modern atmosphere to offer a unique cultural mix. Visitors can experience stunning views of the city and surrounding mountains from one of Sarajevo’s many viewing platforms, and visit Bascarsija, an Ottoman bazaar in the heart of the city boasting of remarkable historical and cultural sights.
In a statement yesterday, Qatar Airways said the announcement of the new four-times-a-week service, set to begin on October 31, is part of its expedited expansion into Eastern Europe. This follows the recent launch of a four-times-a-week service to Skopje while daily flights to Prague, Czech Republic, and Kiev, Ukraine are set to begin later this month.
Qatar Airways Group chief executive Akbar al-Baker said: “Launching flights to Sarajevo is a significant step toward increasing our presence in Eastern Europe, and will provide our passengers with a new and exciting route to and from this remarkable city. It is also tangible proof of our ongoing commitment to expand our global network. Adding Sarajevo to our global network will allow passengers in Bosnia-Herzegovina to connect to more than 150 destinations worldwide through our five-star hub, Hamad International Airport.”
The service between Doha and Sarajevo will be operated four times a week by an Airbus A320, featuring 12 seats in Business Class and 132 in Economy. Besides enjoying the award-winning in-flight service on board the Skytrax Airline of the Year 2017, passengers flying on board will have access to Oryx One, Qatar Airways’ in-flight entertainment system offering the latest blockbuster movies, TV box sets, music, games and more, the statement notes.
Now in its 20th year of operations, Qatar Airways has a fleet of 200 aircraft flying to business and leisure destinations across six continents.
The Doha-Sarajevo flight schedule is as follows: 4 times a week - QR 293 departing Doha at 6.40am and arriving in Sarajevo at 10.40am, and QR 294 departing Sarajevo at 11.40am and arriving in Doha at 6.55pm.
The Sarajevo service will begin on October 31, Qatar Airways has said.
