Qatar Airways Expands Saudi Flights: Al Ula, Tabuk & Yanbu

Qatar Airways has this week announced an expansion in flights to Saudi Arabia through the opening of Al Ula & Tabuk, as well as the return to Yanbu.

This will mean that the airline will offer around 125 weekly flights into the country, offering more options for passengers in the Kingdom.

Without further ado, let’s get into it…

Qatar Airways Expands Saudi Flights: Al Ula, Tabuk & Yanbu…

It is understood that services to Al Ula will begin on October 29, with Yanbu following on December 16 at Tabuk on December 14. Below is the scheduling for each of the three new services, courtesy of their website:

Flight schedule to Al Ula:
Saturday (local time)
- Doha (DOH) to AlUla (ULH) flight number QR1202 departure 08:05 arrival 10:45
- AlUla (ULH) to Doha (DOH) flight number QR1203 departure 11:45 arrival 13:55
Thursday (local time)
- Doha (DOH) to AlUla (ULH) Flight QR1202 Departure 07:30 Arrival 10:10
- AlUla (ULH) to Doha (DOH) flight number QR1203 departure 12:15 arrival 14:25

Flight schedule to Yanbu:
Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday (local time)
- Doha (DOH) to Yanbu (YNB) flight number QR1216 departure 07:25 arrival 10:15
- Yanbu (YNB) to Doha (DOH) flight number QR1217 departure 11:20 arrival 13:40

Flight schedule to Tabuk:
Monday, Wednesday, Saturday (local time)
- Doha (DOH) to Tabuk (TUU) flight number QR1220 departure 06:20 arrival 09:20
- Tabuk (TUU) to Doha (DOH) flight number QR1221 departure 10:20 arrival 12:40

Commenting on this expansion within Saudi Arabia was Qatar Airways GCEO His Excellency Mr. Akbar al Baker:

“We are thrilled to introduce AlUla, Yanbu, and Tabuk as our newest destinations in Saudi Arabia.”

“These cities offer a wealth of cultural, historical, and natural experiences, and we are proud to connect travellers from around the world to these remarkable places.”

Overall, this is significant news not just for Qatar Airways, but also for the regions of the Kingdom that will now benefit from these services.

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