June 13, 2018: Qatar Airways debuted with its direct non-stop flight from Doha to Malaga, Spain on June 13 at Malaga-Costa del Sol Airport. The flight was greeted by Qatar Airways country manager Iberian Peninsula, Marimar Laveda and Malaga Airport director, Salvador Merino.

Qatar Airways group chief executive, His Excellency Akbar Al Baker, said, “Malaga offers so much for holiday makers to enjoy, from its magnificent beaches to its spectacular Andalusian architecture. Qatar Airways’ new direct services to Malaga are timed perfectly to coincide with the summer holiday season, allowing us to connect more visitors to this unmissable destination. This new route also reflects the strength of our commitment to the Spanish market, which we currently serve with direct double-daily flights to both Madrid and Barcelona.”

The four weekly seasonal flights to Malaga-Costa del Sol Airport will be operated by a Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft, featuring 22 seats in business class and 232 seats in economy class. Passengers on board will be able to enjoy the airline´s superior entertainment system, Oryx One, offering up to 4,000 entertainment options to choose from.

Qatar Airways currently operates a modern fleet of more than 200 aircraft via its hub, Hamad International Airport (HIA) to more than 150 destinations worldwide. Earlier this year, Qatar Airways revealed a host of forthcoming global destinations, in line with its expedited expansion plans, including Tallinn, Estonia; Valletta, Malta; Langkawi, Malaysia; and Da Nang, Vietnam.