In the lead-up to the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 taking place for the first time in the Middle East later this year, SAUDIA will introduce more than 60 exclusive flights to support the national team and 40 daily flights for fans to conveniently attend the matches.
Saudi Arabia’s flagship airline will operate 60 special daily flights during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 starting 21 November.
The flights will run from both Riyadh and Jeddah to Doha, and are being offered for fans who wish to have the flexibility to fly-in and fly-out on the same day for matches, according to the state-run Saudi Press Agency.
Flights offer football fans opportunity to explore Saudi Arabia
In addition, these flights will provide a convenient option for guests wishing to tag on a trip to explore world-class heritage experiences in Saudi Arabia.
Fans can also visit Saudi Arabia to tour its new touristic sites, exploring an untapped destination during the global football event.
The journey between the capital cities of Riyadh and Doha is approximately one hour and thirty minutes in air travel time.
The travel time from Doha to the Red Sea port city of Jeddah, which features the world-renowned UNESCO world heritage site Al-Balad, is approximately two hours and 40 minutes by flight.
The chief executive officer of SAUDIA, Captain Ibrahim S Koshy and Qatar Airways group chief executive, Akbar Al Baker, signed the exclusive agreement to enable both carriers to partner on exclusive flights.
Additional benefits on SAUDIA match-day daily flights
Starting November 21, 2022, the 60 daily flights between Riyadh-Doha-Riyadh and Jeddah-Doha-Jeddah will also include an added benefit of a dedicated on-ground transportation between the airport and stadium.
By choosing to book a Match Day Shuttle flight, fans will arrive in the morning and depart in the evening, with no hotel accommodation required.
Additionally, a no check-in baggage policy will simplify an easy-in, easy-out travel itinerary for the passengers.
All the exclusive additional flights will be fully operated by wide body SAUDIA aircraft. Flight bookings can be made on: www.saudia.com or via the app.
The number of SAUDIA flights between Riyadh, Jeddah, and Doha is subject to increase after studying the demand and capabilities with Qatar airways in the upcoming days.
Fans interested in attending the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 may visit qatar2022.qa for the latest ticketing information.
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