DOHA: Qatar Airways yesterday announced Amsterdam as a new addition to route map. Capital city of the Netherlands will join the airline’s route map in June 2015, taking Qatar Airways European destination count up to 34.
“Amsterdam has long been on our list of destinations to introduce to our network, and we are delighted to now be adding this dynamic European city to our route map,” said Akbar Al Baker, Group Chief Executive, Qatar Airways.
“Qatar Airways looks forward to bringing our five-star service to The Netherlands, and providing travellers with an extensive list of destinations across the Middle East, Africa and the Far East that are easily accessible with a minimal connection time in Doha.”
The Doha — Amsterdam route will operate with a Boeing 787 Dreamliner, one of the latest next-generation aircraft in the airline’s fleet, offering 254 seats configured in two classes, with 22 fully-flat-bed seats in Business Class and 232 in Economy Class.
Flying non-stop, the total journey time between Doha and Amsterdam is six hours and 35 minutes.
The daily flights will be departing from Doha in the morning, arriving into Amsterdam in early afternoon, with return flights to Doha departing in the late afternoon.
The schedule provides the convenience and flexibility for passengers to travel to the city for short leisure breaks or business meetings.
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