Qatar Airways Announces New Hail Route and Additional Flights in Saudi Arabia
Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive Officer, Engr. Badr Mohammed Al-Meer announced an expansion of the airline’s operations in Saudi Arabia during the “Tourism Rising: A New Era of Influence and Impact” panel at the TOURISE Summit 2025 in Riyadh.
Beginning 5 January 2026, Qatar Airways will launch three weekly flights to Hail (HAS), becoming the 13th city served by the airline in the Kingdom. The airline will also increase daily flight frequencies to Jeddah (JED) and Riyadh (RUH), adding to its network capacity across key travel hubs.
Engr. Badr Mohammed Al-Meer stated that the airline’s network now covers major regions of Saudi Arabia, and that this expansion reflects continued demand for connectivity across business, leisure, and religious travel segments.
Earlier this year, Qatar Airways resumed flights to Abha and launched services to The Red Sea. With the addition of Hail, the airline’s operations in Saudi Arabia will grow to more than 150 weekly flights, connecting travelers through Doha to over 170 destinations.
Flight Schedule for Hail (HAS):
Operates every Monday, Thursday, and Saturday
Doha (DOH) to Hail (HAS) – Flight QR1228: Departs 14:20; Arrives 16:30
Hail (HAS) to Doha (DOH) – Flight QR1229: Departs 17:30; Arrives 19:25
Travellers enrolled in Qatar Airways Privilege Club may earn and redeem Avios on flights and through retail and dining partners at Hamad International Airport. Bookings are available via qatarairways.com or the airline’s mobile application.
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