Qatar Airways launches Doha-Davao flights

Qatar Airways has launched its weekly flights between Doha and Davao, the carrier’s third gateway in the Philippines.

Flights from the Hamad International Airport (HIA) in Doha leave at 02:45 a.m. every Friday, and arrive at the Davao International Airport (DVO) at 8:50 p.m. the same day.

Meanwhile, flights from DVO leave at 10:20 p.m. every Friday and arrive at HIA at 3:15 a.m. the following day.

“Qatar Airways is very proud to extend its reach into the Philippines by launching our third gateway into this beautiful country,” said chief executive H.E Akbar Al Baker.

“The inclusion of Davao into our global network further demonstrates our commitment to the Far East region, a highly important market for Qatar Airways. With 50 weekly passenger flights to and from the Philippines, we take great pride in our role of enabling trade and connecting international businesses,” he said.

The airline will operate its Davao service with a Boeing 787-8 aircraft, featuring 22 seats in Business Class, and 232 in Economy Class.

Aside from Davao, Qatar Airways also operates flights from Doha to the Ninoy Aquino International Airport and Clark International Airport. —Jon Viktor Cabuenas/VDS, GMA News