Qatar Airways daily flights to Ras Al Khaimah International Airport to start from 1st November 2023.
Opening up one of the largest global networks, new flights set to provide tourism boost for the nature Emirate as its vision of 3 million visitors annually by 2030 gains momentum.
Starting from 1 November 2023, Qatar Airways will operate daily flights to Ras Al Khaimah International Airport, signifying a major boost to Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority’s (RAKTDA) strategy to enhance global connectivity to the Emirate.
Announced at the Arab Aviation Summit (AAS), which took placeat Al Hamra International Exhibition & Conference Centre, the move will strengthen direct international travel to Ras Al Khaimah. The daily flights willoffer greater choice, flexibility and opportunities for travellers looking to explorethe nature Emirate, leveraging Qatar Airways’ expansive global network of over 150 destinationsspanning Europe, the Middle East, Africa, South Asia, Asia Pacific, NorthAmerica, and South America.
His Excellency Engr. Sheikh Salem Bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Chairman of The Department of Civil Aviation, Ras Al Khaimah & Ras Al Khaimah International Airport,said: “Ras Al Khaimah is continuing to establish itself as a major aviation hub, driven by the success of an inspiring tourism strategy that is growing from strength to strength. Our latest partnership with Qatar Airwaysis primed to deliver significant progress against this roadmap, while strengthening our operational footprint. We are excited to explore a long and fruitful relationship together.”
“Our partnership with Qatar Airways and Ras Al Khaimah International Airportis an important step indrivingRas Al Khaimah’scontinued growth as a destination of the future,” commentedRaki Phillips, Chief Executive Officer of Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority. “Unlocking joint capabilities with one of the world’s leading airlineswill raisethe overall competitiveness of our tourism ecosystem and meet the growing demand for travel to the Emirate. We look forward to working together to drivesustainable growth, in line with our ambition to attract 3 million visitors annually by 2030 and increase tourism’s contribution to Ras Al Khaimah’s GDP.”
Stanislav Bujnovsky, Chief Commercial Officer of Ras Al Khaimah International Airport, said: “Our partnership with Qatar Airways further cements Ras Al Khaimah as a rapidly growing aviation hub by opening a new channel to serve the thriving tourism and trade industry in the Emirate. This partnership further drives the airport’s continued development, offering easier accessibility and convenient options to passengers from key source markets.”