Qatar Airways will introduce two additional frequencies between Doha and Manchester from 2ndย May 2016, providing customers with even more convenient connections when transferring onto services to Asia, Australia and beyond via Dohaโs state-of-the-art Hamad International Airport.
The additional flights will be operated by the Boeing 787 Dreamliner, one of the most modern aircraft in the skies. The new inbound QR21 and outbound QR22 services will operate on Monday and Saturday, bringing the total number of non-stop flights operated per week between Manchester and Doha to 16. The Dreamliner has a two-cabin configuration comprising of 22 seats in Business Class and 232 Economy Class seats, all of which benefit from individual television screens with the latest inflight entertainment. Passengers can also stay connected while travelling with Wi-Fi, which is available throughout the aircraft.
Qatar Airways UK and Ireland Country Manager, Mr. Richard Oliver, said: โIncreasing services to and from Manchester will provide our passengers with even more convenient connection times and greater choice when connecting to onward flights through our state-of-the-art Doha hub, Hamad International Airport. Combined with our recent announcement of a new 8-times weekly service from Birmingham, this means that Qatar Airways will operate a total of 73 direct services to Doha a week from the UK providing even more access to 154ย destinations worldwide.โ
The additional services offer customers in the North West of England enhanced connectivity to Qatar Airwaysโ exciting new routes to Sydney and Adelaide, with just one quick and efficient connection in Doha.
The flights will also enable those seeking year-round sunshine to take advantage of one of Qatar Airwaysโ newest routes to the beach resort of Ras Al Khaimah in the UAE, a beautifully tranquil destination which is sure to delight both thrill seekers and those who simply want to relax and indulge in five-star luxury. Flights to Ras Al Khaimah from Manchester via Doha start at just ยฃ300 return.
With the addition of Edinburgh in May last year and a new 8-weekly service from Birmingham launching in April 2016, Qatar Airways will soon serve four destinations in the UK including London Heathrow.
Manchester (MAN) to/from Doha (DOH):
New schedule from 2ndย May 2016:
The newย QR021ย andย QR022ย flights will operate on Mondays and Saturdays. This is in addition to the current Wednesday, Friday and Sunday QR021 and QR022 service
QR022ย departs Manchester at 09:00 and lands in Doha at 18:05
QR021ย departs Doha at 01:05 and arrives in Manchester at 06:50
QR046ย departs daily from Manchester at 16:10 and lands in Doha at 01:15 the following day
QR045ย departs Doha daily at 07:00 and arrives in Manchester at 12:45
QR025ย andย QR026ย fly on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays
QR026ย departs Manchester at 22:05 and arrives in Doha at 07:10 the next day
QR025ย departs Doha at 14:15 and arrives in Manchester at 19:55 local time
