Under the partnership of Qatar Airways, Hamad International Airport (HIA-DOH) announces the commencement of daily flights from Jakarta to Doha by Indonesian airlines ‘Garuda Indonesia’, further enhancing connectivity between Southeast Asia and the Middle East.
Starting from early April 2024, the flight from Soekarno–Hatta International Airport (CGK) to Hamad International Airport (DOH) operates daily in a 393-seater Boeing B777-300 aircraft.
“This partnership highlights the airport’s commitment to fostering mutually beneficial alliances that drive economic growth, enhance connectivity, and position it as the preferred gateway between Southeast Asia and the Middle East,” stated Sujata Suri, Senior Vice President, Finance & Procurement, Hamad International Airport.
“This direct flight between Jakarta and Doha is also expected to attract Qatar tourists to explore other leading tourist destinations from Jakarta as the main gate to Indonesia’s exotic destinations,” commented Irfan Setiaputra, President & CEO, Garuda Indonesia.
Garuda Indonesia joins Malaysia Airlines and Philippine Airlines as the third airline from Southeast Asia to operate at Hamad International Airport, expanding connectivity between the region and Qatar.
The introduction of this new flight is expected to stimulate travel demand and bolster trade relationships between Qatar and Indonesia, a press statement concluded.
