Qatar Airways to Launch Direct Doha–Red Sea Flights This October

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Three weekly flights to Saudi Arabia’s luxury Red Sea resorts start October 21.

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Starting October 21, 2025, Qatar Airways will connect Doha to Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea with three weekly flights. This makes The Red Sea the airline’s 12th destination in the Kingdom.

Boost for Luxury Tourism

The new route will give travelers easy access to the Red Sea’s pristine islands, barrier reefs, and luxury hotels. With more resorts opening soon, the area is being positioned as a world-class getaway for wellness, adventure, and culture.

Greater Global Connectivity

Qatar Airways is now the only airline linking The Red Sea to more than 170 destinations worldwide. With over 130 weekly flights across Saudi Arabia, the airline strengthens the Kingdom’s appeal to international travelers from Asia, Europe, and beyond.

Flight Schedule

  • Inaugural flight: October 21, 2025

  • Doha (DOH) → Red Sea (RSI): Flight QR1226, departs 09:15, arrives 12:15

  • Red Sea (RSI) → Doha (DOH): Flight QR1227, departs 14:15, arrives 16:45

Regular flights will run every Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday.