Qatar Airways to increase Colombo-Doha flight frequency

July 05 -  Qatar Airways has announced plans to boost its flight frequency between Sri Lanka and Doha, Qatar, from five to six daily flights, effective July 10, 2024. 

The increase in flights further demonstrate the award-winning airline's dedication to providing more choices and better connectivity for all passengers flying to and from Sri Lanka.

The additional flights will be served by the Boeing 787 aircraft, featuring 30 Business Class seats and 281 Economy Class seats. With this network enhancement, Qatar Airways will operate a total of 42 weekly flights to and from Sri Lanka, connecting passengers to nearly 170 global destinations worldwide.

Jonathan Fernando, Qatar Airways Country Manager Sri Lanka & Maldives, said: "We are thrilled to be increasing our flights to and from Sri Lanka to provide even better connectivity to our passengers. This flight increase is a testament to our commitment in providing our passengers with the best travel experience possible, onboard the World's Best Airline. With more flights to and from Sri Lanka via our home hub, Hamad International Airport, we hope to make it easier for more travellers to discover their dream destination within our robust network."

The newly added flights will provide passengers with more options to connect to major destinations in the Middle East, Europe, Africa and more, via Skytrax World's Best Airport, Hamad International Airport.

Flight Schedule: (all local time)

Sri Lanka (CMB) – Doha (DOH): (daily flights)

QR 663 CMB – DOH Departure at 03:35, Arrival at 06:05
QR 659 CMB – DOH Departure at 04:55, Arrival at 07:25
QR 665 CMB – DOH Departure at 10:30, Arrival at 13:00
QR 661 CMB – DOH Departure at 12:00, Arrival at 14:30
QR 655 CMB – DOH Departure at 20:20, Arrival at 22:50
QR 657 CMB – DOH Departure at 21:15, Arrival at 23:45 (Beginning 10 July 2024)
Doha (DOH) – Sri Lanka (CMB): (daily flights)

QR 664 DOH – CMB Departure at 01:25, Arrival at 09:00
QR 660 DOH – CMB Departure at 02:55, Arrival at 10:30
QR 654 DOH – CMB Departure at 08:45, Arrival at 16:20
QR 662 DOH – CMB Departure at 18:30, Arrival at 02:05+1
QR 658 DOH – CMB Departure at 19:50, Arrival at 03:25+1
QR 656 DOH – CMB Departure at 07:20 Arrival at 14:55 (Beginning 10 July 2024)