Monday, June 3, 2024 Qatar Airways has launched a new gateway in Africa, linking the DRC with Europe, the Middle East, and Asia. The inaugural flight from Doha to Kinshasa arrived at N’djili International Airport on Saturday, June 1, 2024, increasing the airline’s African destinations to 29. This new route will connect Kinshasa to the world through Qatar Airways’ Doha hub, Hamad International Airport, named the ‘World’s Best Airport’ by Skytrax in 2024.
Moreover, this strategic expansion will enhance air connectivity across Africa, fostering stronger economic, business, and cultural ties. Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive Officer, Engr. Badr Mohammed Al-Meer, said: “At Qatar Airways, we recognise the immense potential in Africa.
We are dedicated to enhancing connectivity throughout the continent, enabling seamless access to business and leisure opportunities. We look forward to offering our passengers travelling to and from the DRC convenient travel options through our award-winning hub, Hamad International Airport.” The four weekly services will increase capacity to Angola, boosting flights to Luanda from one to four.
Adding Kinshasa also complements Qatar Airways’ over 170 weekly flights across Africa, emphasizing the airline’s commitment to enhancing connectivity throughout the continent. Since December 2020, there has been strong market growth with nine new destinations operated by Qatar Airways in Africa: Abidjan, Abuja, Accra, Kinshasa, Harare, Kan.
