Qatar Airways starts direct flights to Nagpur

The State of Qatar’s national carrier Qatar Airways has started non-stop flights to Nagpur from Doha, taking the airline’s total weekly passenger flights from 95 to 102 across 13 key cities in India.

Nagpur is third largest city in the Indian state of Maharashtra and is a major trade and business center. The city has been identified as one of the flagship smart metropolises by the government of India, with a special economic zone, multi-modal international cargo hub and a new airport in the pipeline.

Qatar Airways will operate an A320 daily between Doha and Nagpur with an average flight time of just over four hours. The aircraft will feature 144 seats in a two-class configuration of 12 seats in Business Class and 132 seats in Economy.

Akbar Al Baker, group chief executive of Qatar Airways, said, “We are delighted to add Nagpur as Qatar Airways thirteenth destination in India. The additional service is evidence of the growing demand in the Indian market and further strengthens our commitment and focus in the region. Qatar Airways is proud of the fact that we serve more destinations in India than any other country in our network. Leisure and business travelers from Nagpur can now experience enhanced connectivity to more than 150 international destinations through seamless connections via Doha’s Hamad International Airport. We look forward to welcoming new passengers on-board our award-winning product, and to connect Nagpur to the rest of our rapidly expanding network.”