On November 1, just after 10 p.m., a Qatar Airways flight from Doha landed at Ras Al Khaimah International Airport, signaling the start of regular operations on the route. Customers of Qatar Airways will now have easy access to Ras Al Khaimah with just an hour’s flight from Hamad International Airport, the airline’s hub in Doha.

The cooperation will boost foreign tourism to Ras Al Khaimah as part of the Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority’s (RAKTDA) plan to improve global connectivity to the emirate. The flights will take advantage of Qatar Airways’ extensive global network of over 160 destinations, including one-stop connections from European cities – Ras Al Khaimah’s primary source markets – to provide more choice, flexibility, and opportunities for foreign visitors wishing to explore the nature emirate.

We were thrilled to see the start of operations to the emirate today, having announced the cooperation between Qatar Airways and Ras Al Khaimah International Airport back in March of this year at ITB, Berlin’s leading travel and tourist exhibition. According to Raki Phillips, CEO of the Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority, this agreement is a significant step in advancing Ras Al Khaimah’s ongoing development as a future travel destination. One of the top airlines in the world, Qatar Airways, and this collaboration will be essential to increasing the competitiveness of our tourist industry as a whole and satisfying the increasing demand for travel to the Emirate. As part of our goal to promote sustainable growth, 

Senior Vice President Commercial for Eastern Regions Marwan Koleilat stated that the return of Qatar Airways flights to Ras Al Khaimah will increase connectivity for travelers from the United Arab Emirates and other countries. Our award-winning airline still offers our customers unrivaled amenities, such as a wide selection of in-flight entertainment and top-notch dining options. Travelers to and from Ras Al Khaimah will be able to take use of Qatar Airways’ first-rate services and connect via our hub, Hamad International Airport, to over 160 destinations.

Ras Al Khaimah is known for its breathtaking topography and geodiversity, which have made it one of Time magazine’s Greatest Places of 2022 and CNN Travel’s top travel destinations for 2023. The destination offers a wide range of genuine, varied, and inspirational experiences for all types of travelers, making it the ideal choice for those seeking adventure, nature, family fun, and more.

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