Qatar Airways launches flights to the Seychelles

Qatar Airways has launched non-stop scheduled services between Doha and the idyllic Indian Ocean islands of the Seychelles.

Qatar Airways is operating four flights a week on the Seychelles route in an Airbus A320 configured in 12 Business Class seats and 132 Economy.

Seychelles is made up of 115 islands scattered over 1 million square kilometres, offering immaculate white-sand beaches, lush, tropical forests and spectacular diving spots.

Qatar Airways Chief Executive Officer Akbar Al Baker said Seychelles marked a significant addition to the airline’s global strategy of serving high-yield holiday and business destinations.

“There are few places on earth that can still be described as paradise, but the Seychelles certainly fall into that category, making it one of the most sought-after destinations for travellers seeking complete serenity and tranquility” he said.

Qatar Airways flight QR700 leaves Doha at 0830 hrs on Tuesdays and Saturdays, arriving in the Seychelles at 1430 hrs local time, and flight QR702 leaves Doha at 2300 hrs on Wednesdays and Sundays, arriving in the Seychelles at 0500 hrs local time.

Return flight QR701 leaves the Seychelles on Tuesdays at 1915 hrs, arriving at Doha International Airport at 2320 hrs local time; flight QR701 leaves the Seychelles at 2015 hrs on Saturdays, arriving in Doha at 0020 hrs local time; flight QR703 leaves Seychelles at 0745 on Mondays and Thursdays, arriving in Doha at 1150 on the same day.

The airline steps up a gear next month when it launches flights to Yangon, capital of Myanmar in south-east Asia, on January 8, and both Johannesburg and Cape Town from January 16.

In addition to the winter 2005 flying programme, Qatar Airways will launch services to Osaka, Athens, Tunis and Algiers from summer 2005.

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